O-Train South Extension Phase 1 Open (Updated)

On Jan. 6, 2025, OC Transpo (Ottawa) O-Train Lines 2 and 4 (Trillium Line) began weekday passenger service to Limebank Station and Ottawa International Airport Station, respectively, marking a “major milestone” in the O-Train South Extension project.

Adrienne Johnson, Human Resources Director, North County Transit District (NCTD Photograph)

For NCTD, New HR Director

Adrienne Johnson on Jan. 6 signed on as Human Resources (HR) Director for California’s North County Transit District (NCTD), which operates Coaster commuter rail, Sprinter hybrid rail, Breeze bus, Flex on-demand, and

(William Beecher Photograph)

2025 Passenger Rail Outlook: ‘Murphy Was an Optimist!’

RAILWAY AGE JANUARY 2025 ISSUE: Should we welcome—or dread—2025?

NYCT Wabtec R255 Service-Certified

The newest subway vehicle for MTA New York City Transit has an “R” designation, but it’s a stand-alone piece of rolling stock that doesn’t carry passengers. It’s the R255, a hybrid battery-diesel

Calling All ‘Fast Trackers’ Nominations! Deadline Extended: Jan. 10

Railway Age is now accepting entries for our 2025 “Fast Trackers” 25 Under 40 awards, in which we will profile 25 individuals under the age of 40 who have made an impact in their respective fields or within their company. The deadline has been extended to Jan. 10, 2025.

Valley Metro Selects STV to Assess Environmental Design Across Rail System

STV on Jan. 6 announced that it has been selected by Valley Metro to enhance safety and security for the agency’s rail and streetcar network. As part of its work, STV is assessing Valley Metro’s stations and stops and integrating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to improve safety and the passenger experience.

FreightCar America Completes New Term Loan Facility

FreightCar America, Inc. (FreightCar America) recently announced that it has completed, on Dec. 31, 2024, a new $115 million, four-year term loan facility.

Twentieth of a Series: Congestion Pricing Here, Controversy Remains

On Sunday morning, Dec. 6, WNYC transportation reporter Stephen Nessen reported on a group of motorists who were poised at a toll collection point at midnight as Saturday turned into Sunday, eagerly

Video: 2025 Railroader of the Year, CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs

Railway Age’s 2025 Railroader of the Year is CSX President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Hinrichs, who joined the railroad industry in September 2022 and in a little more than two years

(Image Courtesy of Railway Age)

Now On Line: Railway Age’s January 2025 Digital Edition

Railway Age’s January 2025 issue is now available digitally. It features a profile of CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs—Railway Age’s 2025 Railroader of the Year—and a tribute to Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29, 2024, at 100 and who signed Staggers into law on Oct. 14, 1980, in one of his final acts as President.

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