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USDOT Eyes Procedural Reforms; ASLRRA Responds

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) earlier this month responded to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that addressed procedural reforms, and “applaud[ed] DOT’s efforts.” Among the

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MTA 2025–2029 Capital Plan Gets Greenlight (Updated 6/20)

Following passage of funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2025-2029 Capital Plan in the New York State budget, the MTA on May 28 reported that its Board has approved a proposed plan

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Metra Awarded $104MM for Station Upgrades, Switchers

More than $104 million in grants from Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program have been allocated to Metra commuter railroad in Chicago.

AAR: U.S. Rail Volume Up Modestly Through Week 24

U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 14, 2025 dipped slightly compared to the prior-year period but realized a modest gain through 2025’s first 24 weeks, the Association of American Railroads

Freedom Intermodal Tank Services, NOPB Expand Offerings

Freedom Intermodal Tank Services, which is served by Class III New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), has added railcar cleaning services and expanded transloading capacity and railcar storage and created 40 new

VIDEO: Tariffs Tamp POLA Volume Down

The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) processed 716,619 TEU of containers in May 2025, 5% less than 2024. After 10 straight months of year-over-year growth, overall cargo volume slowed due to the

Alstom, Outokumpu Forge Low-Emission Stainless Steel Partnership

Alstom and global sustainable stainless steel manufacturer Outokumpuhave entered a partnership for supply of Circle Green® stainless steel with up to a 93% lower carbon footprint compared to the 2024 global industry

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Watco Receives $600MM Infusion From Duration

Pittsburg, Kans.-based Watco Companies LLC (Watco) on June 17 reported receiving a “minor equity investment” of more than $600 million from Duration Capital Partners (Duration), a private investment firm that in 2024

Metro-North Expands Heritage Series Fleet

MTA Metro-North Railroad has added a seventh GE P32AC-DM (dual-mode) locomotive to its Heritage Series fleet, all of which are “a celebration of Metro-North’s rich history,” according to President Justin Vonashek. No. 203,

Marty Neese, incoming President and CEO (left), and Randall MacEwen, outgoing President and CEO, at Ballard. (Ballard Photographs)

For Ballard, Changes at the Top

Vancouver, B.C.-based Ballard Power Systems on June 16 reported that Randy MacEwen will step down as President and CEO. Following a succession planning process, the Board of Directors has appointed Marty Neese to

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