Should freight railroads consider catenary electrification? Absolutely not, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) stresses in a study “highlighting the overwhelming financial, operational and infrastructure challenges of transitioning the U.S. freight rail
BNSF responds to winter weather challenges in the north. Also, Union Pacific (UP) celebrates the first day of construction of Viterra’s new state-of-the-art grain facility in Dalhart, Texas; and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has accepted its new share repurchase program.
![“Even in a challenging year [2024], we still found a way to grow by 12.5%, and I think one conclusion we can draw here is that connectivity is key,” Lynch told an audience of more than 1,700 Georgia business leaders and elected officials on Feb. 25, according to GPA.](https://www.old.railwayage.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/gpalead-315x168.png)
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) handled nearly 5.6 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent container units) in 2024, up 12.5% from 2023, making Savannah “the fastest growing container gateway on the U.S. East and
Shippers can now locate rail-accessible transload facilities on Patriot Rail Company’s 23-state network using Commtrex’s online marketplace, the short line holding company reported Feb. 26. The Commtrex platform will simplify railroad-shipper communication,
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has upheld a 2022 lower court ruling that found Canadian Pacific (CP) “did not have legal liability” for the derailment of a crude-oil unit train at Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, that killed 47 people on July 6, 2013, according to a report by The Canadian Press.
OmniTRAX, an affiliate of The Broe Group, recently commemorated the 40th anniversary of its Texas rail division, Brownsville and Rio Grande International Railway (BRG), at a ceremony of economic and community partners in Brownsville, Texas.
A new station in Hillsborough, N.C., is expected to expand Amtrak access. Also, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) releases an Android version of its Go Mobile app; and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completes a brand-new staircase and passageway to the Flushing Line platform and widened staircases at Grand Central Terminal.
Total U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Feb. 22, came in at 458,513 carloads and intermodal units, down 5.1% from the same point last year, the Association of American Railroads reported on Feb. 26.
BNSF and contractor Kraemer North America change out a bridge on one of the busiest freight corridors in the country. Also, Union Pacific (UP) honors more than 300 train dispatchers for their safety contributions.
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) on Feb. 26 reported selecting Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) as its 2025 Environmental Award recipient. The award will be presented at the 2025