Norfolk Southern on Jan. 21 released its 2024 Safety Report (download below), “reflecting on accomplishments and initiatives from the last year. These milestones are a result of the company’s unwavering commitment to protecting
In the closing moments of the Biden Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration released its Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service Study Final Report, the purpose of which was to evaluate the restoration of daily intercity
BNSF sees “some improved service performance” following weather challenges across its core network. Also, a CSX locomotive shop reaches a safety milestone.
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-Mo.) announced on Jan. 21 a reshuffling of the deck chairs for two subcommittees. Following the appointment of Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) to serve
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) names Brian Marshall as Chief Transit Officer. Also, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) first female locomotive engineer, Jacqueline Y. Pettyjohn, retires after 40 years; and HDR’s Ed Kane is promoted to Transportation Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Facilities Design Director.
Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) 252 has declared New Jersey Transit’s (NJ Transit) “Final Offer as the most reasonable proposal in the ongoing labor negotiations” with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
Wilmington Terminal Railroad, a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming (G&W), has unanimously voted to join the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers – Transportation Division (SMART-TD), the union
Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program.
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) selects a construction partner for the Long Bridge Project-South Package. Also, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) rolls out its first two Type 6 MAX system light rail vehicles; Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is scheduling light rail rehabilitation projects for 2025; and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) reports the largest one-year drop in serious crimes in its history.
Union Tank Car Company (UTLX), a Marmon Rail/Berkshire Hathaway company, announced Jan. 16 that it has formed a strategic partnership with 225 Rail to serve railcar owners and shippers in the Houston Ship Channel.