POTUS 47 Tariffs: Trade War Hangs in the Balance (Updated Feb. 3, 7:45 PM EST)

A crippling trade war with global repercussions involving the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) nations prompted by POTUS 47’s attempt to impose steep tariffs as of 12:01 AM Feb. 4 on imports from

CSX Tech Innovation Spotlighted at Next-Gen Freight Rail Conference

The 2025 edition of Railway Age’s Next-Gen Freight Rail (NGFR) conference will feature CSX Head of Innovation Bill Jacobs and Director of Innovation Dave Mauger in a joint presentation about how the

Satellites: Now Economically Viable for Transit Connectivity. Here’s What That Means.

In today’s trains, onboard connectivity means much more than passenger Wi-Fi. Operators rely on connectivity for everything from automatic passenger counting and digital video surveillance to real-time monitoring and remote diagnostics. But

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Union Pacific Delivers Operational Excellence Amid Record Gulf Coast Snowfall

Union Pacific teams navigated unprecedented blizzard conditions earlier this month as a once-in-a-lifetime winter storm hit Texas and Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. Railroad employees safely provided service to customers amid record snowfall, icy conditions and historic frigid temperatures.

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The Next Frontier in Predictive, Proactive Railroading

I grew up looking up facts in encyclopedias, figuring out directions using trifold maps and listening to my music on cassette tapes. While these tools conjure up fond memories, I much prefer the ease and speed of a smartphone to navigate my life.

Michigan State RMCP 2025: Reserve Your Spot!

In 2024, the largest-ever Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business Railway Management Certificate Program (RMCP) class assembled for the program’s 19th iteration. Some 30 people attended the four week-long residential modules

G&W VP Engineering Watson Featured at Next-Gen Freight Rail

The 2025 edition of Railway Age’s Next-Gen Freight Rail (NGFR) conference will feature Genesee & Wyoming Vice President Engineering and Railway Track & Structures 2024 Engineer of the Year Jeffrey Watson in a fireside chat

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Union Pacific Makes it Easier for Communities to Partner on Public Projects

Union Pacific Railroad is making it easier—and more transparent—for states and local communities to work with the railroad on infrastructure projects that cross paths with its tracks.

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Quality, Technology, and Safety: Rail Priorities in 2025

As the calendar turns to a new year, the rail industry remains laser focused on improving safety and reliability, with innovation and quality at the center.

Keith Creel Leads Off Next-Gen Freight Rail

The 2025 edition of Railway Age’s Next-Gen Freight Rail (NGFR) conference will feature Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) President and CEO and two-time Railroader of the Year Keith Creel in a fireside

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