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Joe Gioe (Photograph Courtesy of Cando)

Joe Gioe Joins Cando

Manitoba, Canada-based Cando Rail & Terminals (Cando) on Nov. 11 reported appointing Joe Gioe as Vice President Service Delivery. “Joe is a seasoned rail industry executive with more than two decades of experience

2020 Regulatory Agency for Railway Transport (ARTF to be renamed ATTRAPI, Integrated Trains and Public Transport Agency) map. (KCSM changed to CPKC). Tren Maya is now complete and operational.

Gulf of Mexico Train Project Construction Begins

The government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT), on Nov. 7 reported beginning construction of the 82.8-mile (133.5-kilometer) Arroyo El Sauz-Nuevo Laredo section of the Gulf of Mexico Train project.

Schneider National Launches Fast Track Premium Intermodal

Schneider National, Inc. is introducing Schneider Fast Track intermodal, described as “a premium solution designed for shippers with time-sensitive and high-service freight needs.” Fast Track follows the December 2024 introduction of an intermodal

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FreightCar America 3Q25: 42% Revenue Growth

FreightCar America, Inc. on Nov. 10 reported third-quarter 2025 results that include 42% year-over-year revenue growth and “strong” gross margins of 15.1%—expansion of 80 basis points—while reaffirming adjusted EBITDA guidance for full-year 2025. 3Q25 Highlights “Our third quarter results

The annual BNSF Stewardship Award recognizes shippers who transport a minimum of 500 loaded tank cars of hazardous materials during the previous year and record zero non-accidental releases. (BNSF Photograph)

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CN/CPKC, UP

BNSF honors shippers for “exemplary standards” in product safety and provides an operational performance update. Also, CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) sponsor categories of WXN’s (Women’s Executive Network) Top 100 Awards in Canada; and Union Pacific (UP) employees raise $690,000 for the United Way.

Leader Joins STV Transportation North Ops Group

Rail transit veteran Joseph Leader has joined STV, Inc. as Vice President and Engineering Director, Transportation North Operating Group. With more 35 years of senior leadership experience, Leader has managed inspections, design

Société de transport de Montréal in Canada “is aiming to reach agreements with the unions for bus drivers and maintenance workers by Nov. 15, in order to put an end to the month-long strike,” CBC News reported Nov. 7. (Photograph Courtesy of STM)

Transit Briefs: STM, CTA, CATS, Government of Canada

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) in Canada seeks an end to the Metro and bus strikes. Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will offer 24-hour rapid transit service to Midway Airport; Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) in North Carolina is providing mobile transit passes to community members with SNAP and WIC benefits; and the government of Canada’s Budget 2025 proposes a renewal of the Canada Strong Pass for the holiday season.