For the first 12 weeks of 2025, ending March 22, North American carload and intermodal traffic was up 2.6% from the same point last year, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported March 26. The United States saw a gain, while Canada and Mexico experienced losses.
Investments in new or expanded facilities by BNSF customers in 2024 reached more than $4.2 billion, the Class I railroad reported March 25.
The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) on March 26 reported reaching a tentative national agreement with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (IBB).
CSX on March 25 announced that it has secured new five-year tentative collective bargaining agreements with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (IBB).
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has selected HDR as its 2025 Veterans Engagement Award honoree for demonstrating “noteworthy accomplishments” in each of three categories: engaging with military veterans,
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) will extend its operating lease agreement with APM Terminals by 33 years, “securing major investments and capacity enhancements” at its second-largest
Hyundai Motor Group selects a Union Pacific (UP)-served site in Louisiana for its $5.8 billion steel manufacturing plant. Also, CN releases a Western Canadian grain report and will serve PlasCred’s planned recycling facility near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta; and Norfolk Southern’s (NS) management team visits HOPE Atlanta.
The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) and members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) have voted to ratify a national collective bargaining agreement. This ratified national agreement is the seventh
Dow Constantine is named as Sound Transit’s CEO nominee. Also, RCR Rail Co. welcomes Bruce Mann as Vice President of Operations; and STV expands leadership team in the Carolinas and promotes Sean Pulsifer to National Architectural Discipline Leader.
Railway Age’s third-annual “Young Professionals” conference—the industry’s only free event tailored to helping fast trackers in the rail freight, passenger, and supply communities advance their careers—will be held virtually on April 24 at 2