The Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) on Oct. 16 announced that it is proposing a $1.3 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026, an amount that the agency says includes appropriations for operating expenses, state of good repair work, and debt service before carryforwards.
Metra earlier this month unveiled a $1.1 billion budget for 2026 that it said includes “an RTA-mandated fare increase and other measures to cover a projected $68 million shortfall, but no service cuts will be needed” for its 11-line commuter rail system in the Chicagoland area. Also proposed: a $575.3 million capital plan that invests in bridges, stations, and new and rehabilitated rolling stock.
Nearly 300 professionals from freight and passenger railroads, industry suppliers and consultants, universities, and research organizations gathered in Pueblo, Colo., earlier this month for the Third Annual TTC Conference & Tour, reported
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Pinsly Railroad Company on Oct. 16 reported that its ninth short line, Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad LLC, has assumed operations in southern Alabama. The 36-mile line, formerly operated by Genesee & Wyoming’s Three
Oculus Rail, a Virginia-based transportation technology company, on Oct. 16 announced its official national launch following a successful multi-city pilot across Hampton Roads.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) on Oct. 16 announced that Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) General Manager Phil Eng has been named as Interim Transportation Secretary following Monica Tibbits-Nutt’s decision to
Railway Age is celebrating nine years of recognizing women in the freight, passenger, government, and supply sectors. These trail blazers are not only excelling at leadership and community service but also driving the industry forward. This year, 25 railroaders earned the publication’s Women in Rail award.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) on Oct. 9 announced the schedule and artist lineup for the 2025 Holiday Train, “a festive celebration combining musical performances and holiday cheer” kicking off with its first show on Nov. 19 in Montreal, Quebec.
“This quarter’s operational performance reflects the dedication of our workforce and our commitment to running the best railroad in North America,” CSX President and CEO Steve Angel said Oct. 16 during the
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association has launched a video, An Introduction to Employment in the Railroad Industry, described as a“workforce development tool.” Created in collaboration with ASLRRA’s Human Resources
