Class I Briefs: UP, NS
Union Pacific (UP) participates in a Cook County, Ill., mobility and safety project’s groundbreaking ceremony. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) opens applications for its 2026 Thoroughbred Scholars program.
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People News: Wabtec, STV
Wabtec names Sameer Gaur as President of Global Freight Services. Also, STV promotes Scott Grogan and Paul Picciano to Vice President.
STB Dismisses NS-UP Meridian Speedway Petitions
The Surface Transportation Board on March 13, 2026, responding to separate letters filed Sept. 30, 2025 by Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific about “specific concerns with respect to service commitments made by
Supply Side: Wabtec, Alstom, Duos
Wabtec Corporation secures multiple pantograph orders in India. Also, four new Alstom automated people mover (APM) vehicles enter service at Tampa International Airport; and Duos Technologies hosts FRA Administrator David Fink at its Jacksonville, Fla., headquarters.
CSX Adds 21 Properties to ‘Select Site’ Program
CSX on March 16 reported that 21 rail-served properties across 10 states have received its “Select Site” program designation, bringing the total to 80. “CSX worked with more than 30 communities to
Portal North Bridge First Track in Service
NJ Transit and Amtrak on March 16 placed the first track on the new Portal North Bridge into service. A ceremonial first train over the new bridge, a fixed span, operated March
Organizations Provide Comments on STB’s NPRM to Repeal ‘Intramodal Rail Competition’ Regulations
Multiple organizations including the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL), BNSF Railway Company, the Freight Rail Customer Alliance (FRCA) and National Coal Transportation Association (NCTA), the Transportation Division of the International Association of
Ontario Invests C$138MM For Future Northlander Service
The government of Ontario in Canada on March 13 announced the acquisition of 127 miles (205 kilometers) of CN rail line between North Bay and Washago. The C$138 million investment is a
Chris Henry Tapped as VRE COO
The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) has announced the selection of Chris Henry as the agency’s Chief Operations Officer (COO), effective March 14, 2026.
Virginia DRPT Launches 2026 Statewide Rail Plan Survey
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) has officially launched a public input survey, now open through March 27, to help guide the development of the 2026 Virginia Statewide Rail