(Courtesy of the Government Accountability Office)

U.S. Army to STB: ‘Consider the Unique Needs of National Defense’

The Railroads for National Defense (RND) Program within the U.S. Army Transportation Command has submitted comments in response to the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) decision last month proposing what it called “a

Class I Briefs: CSX, NS

A CSX task force cuts cargo theft by more than 80% in Memphis. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) expands its Thoroughbred Trading Post mobile application.

People News: Ports of Indiana, PHL, RRB

Ports of Indiana names Joshua Webb as Director of Government Affairs. Also, Pacific Harbor Line’s (PHL) Otis Cliatt II is honored with the Black History Month Trailblazer of the Century Award; and Monica Deoras is appointed as an attorney-advisor to the Management Member of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB).

Industrial Development Briefs: TETL, UP/Heartland Co-op, NCRR

Twin Eagle Terminals & Logistics (TETL) completes a 2,000-foot track expansion at its Big Spring, Texas, terminal. Also, Union Pacific (UP) and Heartland Co-op celebrate the first train loading at the new Millerton, Iowa, facility; and the North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) invests $600,000 to advance industry in Hertford County.

Infosys has completing a data modernization program for CSX that will allow the railroad “to unlock new opportunities in predictive maintenance, logistics optimization and operational efficiency.” (CSX Photograph)

Class I Briefs: CSX, CPKC, NS

CSX modernizes its data platform with Infosys and Microsoft. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) Winnipeg, Manitoba, yard earns the railroad’s Terminal of the Year award; and Norfolk Southern (NS) extends its partnership with Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC).

Amtrak said it will soon issue a formal request for suppliers to bid on the new long-distance fleet replacement contract and cancel the bi-level procurement. (Courtesy of Amtrak)

Passenger Rail News: Amtrak, SEPTA

Amtrak revises its long-distance fleet replacement strategy. Also, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) upgrades the Media–Sharon Hill Line with Hitachi Rail’s CBTC (Communications-Based Train Control) system.

MBTA Issues RFP for New Battery Electric, Low-Emissions Locomotives

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), in coordination with the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) under a consortium framework, on Feb. 25 issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for new battery electric and

(Courtesy of POLB)

POLB Logs ‘Second-Busiest’ January Amid ‘Economic Uncertainty’

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) on Feb. 25 reported kicking off 2026 with its “second-busiest” January on record. Cargo volume declined 11% from January 2025—the Port’s best January and second-busiest month

(Courtesy of ASLRRA)

LSRC to Receive ASLRRA’s Environmental Achievement Award

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) will present Michigan-based Lake State Railway Company (LSRC) with the 2026 Green Spark Award for environmental achievement at its annual conference, to be

FRA Opens Nomination Period for RSAC

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Feb. 24 published a solicitation of nominations to serve on the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC).

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