BNSF is honoring 32 companies with sustainability awards in recognition of their “significant achievement in one of several categories, including: investments in sustainable infrastructure, supply chain efficiencies, sustainable technology implementation, sustainability leadership and partnership with other like-minded organizations.”
NFI Group and GILLIG on Oct. 22 reported forming a 50/50 joint venture, GR Seating, LLC, to acquire the assets of Michigan-based American Seating Inc., a producer of seats for rail and
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is accepting nominations for its annual Safety Person of the Year and Safety Professional of the Year awards. The deadline has been extended
At its fall online conference on Friday, Nov. 14, the Rail Users’ Network (RUN) will observe 25 years of advocating for an improved Amtrak, more rail transi, and better connections between the
Pinsly Railroad Company President and CEO Ryan Ratledge joins the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council (RSTAC). Also, Anna Lynn Smith rejoins HDR as Intercity and High-Speed Rail Lead; and Operation Lifesaver, Inc., (OLI) welcomes four new state coordinators.
HNTB Corporation will study the feasibility of connecting Austin and San Antonio, Tex., via commuter rail. Also, CapMetro’s Transit Plan 2035 for central Texas is approved.
Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Bellevue Yard raises the bar on safety and service. Also, NS commits $2 million to a safer Atlanta; Union Pacific (UP) earns Gold in Shell Chemicals’ MVP Awards; and CSX’s REDI Center celebrates 20 years of workforce development.
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) on Oct. 20 approved $4.9 billion to improve safety and mobility on local streets and state highways, as well as fund new alternative transportation options and zero emissions projects.
While U.S. rail traffic dipped 2.6% for the week ending Oct. 18, 2025, vs. the same week last year, it saw a modest gain through the first 42 weeks of 2025, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Oct. 22.
“The Wabtec team delivered a very strong quarter, evidenced by continued growth in our backlog, sales, margin, and earnings,” President and CEO Rafael Santana said Oct. 22 in a third-quarter 2025 financial report.
