Dallas, Tex.-based Trinity Industries, Inc. (Trinity) on Jan. 6 reported completing a “strategic restructuring” of its railcar investment partnerships with Napier Park, which is described as “an alternative credit platform.” As a
R.J. Corman Railroad Company on Jan. 5 announced that Matthew (Matt) Igoe will join the organization as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.
Federal and state rail safety inspectors have several enforcement tools at their disposal. Civil penalties, which are reserved for “severe instances of noncompliance warranting the deterrent effect of monetary penalties,” are assessed
Nearly 1.9 billion trips were taken on New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s subway, bus, and paratransit services in 2025—up roughly 7% from 2024—and the subway, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad
The Northlander returns to Ontario. Also, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) launches systemwide upgrades in 2026; Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA) New River Valley project is on track for a 2027 launch; and EMBARK officials kick off OKC Streetcar’s free fare pilot program.
“Weather disruptions, softening industrial demand, and regulatory pressure converge to create volatile year-end operations,” according to ITS Logistics’ December 2025 Supply Chain Report. The December report “reflects a freight market balancing peak-season headwinds
Northstar service between Minneapolis and Big Lake, Minn., was shuttered Jan. 4, with buses replacing trains along the route, according to local media reports. The Minnesota Star Tribune and other media outlets
Jeff Thurman is sworn in as Vice President of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National Advisory Board. Also, Mike Flynn is appointed Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT).
Reading Blue Mountain & Northern (RBMN) announced Dec. 31 that it has shipped more than one million tons of Anthracite coal for the third straight year, “an impressive feat considering the downturn in export volume in 2025,” according to the privately owned Pennsylvania-based railroad.
U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Dec. 27, 2025 saw a slight uptick, the Association of American Railroads reported Dec. 31. Volume totaled 392,295 carloads and intermodal units, up 0.7% compared