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CPKC in February moved 2.232 million metric tons (MMT) of Canadian grain and grain products, beating its previous February tonnage record set in 2021. (CPKC Photograph)

Class I Briefs: CPKC, BNSF, NS

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) sets new February monthly grain records. Also, BNSF recognizes its 2025 Safety Bell Award honorees; and Norfolk Southern (NS) shares the story of one of its newest third‑generation railroaders.

Class I Briefs: CSX, NS

A CSX task force cuts cargo theft by more than 80% in Memphis. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) expands its Thoroughbred Trading Post mobile application.

Infosys has completing a data modernization program for CSX that will allow the railroad “to unlock new opportunities in predictive maintenance, logistics optimization and operational efficiency.” (CSX Photograph)

Class I Briefs: CSX, CPKC, NS

CSX modernizes its data platform with Infosys and Microsoft. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) Winnipeg, Manitoba, yard earns the railroad’s Terminal of the Year award; and Norfolk Southern (NS) extends its partnership with Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC).

(Courtesy of Alabama Port Authority)

Alabama Port Authority Launches MAX

The Alabama Port Authority on Feb. 23 reported rebranding and launching Mobile America Express (MAX), a service platform to help “strengthen the Port’s role as a catalyst for economic development statewide and

Class I Briefs: BNSF, NS, CPKC, CN

BNSF and members of the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU) intermodal group reach a new tentative labor agreement. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) teams up with Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) to provide rail safety education; Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) participates in Canada’s Trade Mission to Mexico; and CN welcomes Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon to its campus in Winnipeg.

Meet the next locomotive in our Landmark Series: the Altoona!

Class I Briefs: NS, BNSF, CSX

Norfolk Southern (NS) unveils the latest Landmark Series locomotive, supports Alabama industrial development, and welcomes 2026 community grant applications. Also, BNSF provides an operational performance update; and CSX spotlights its AESS (Automatic Engine Stop-Start) system.

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  • News

Railway Age 25 Under 40 Awards

RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE: Railway Age is proud to recognize our 2026 “Fast Trackers,” the industry’s next-gen leaders.

(Courtesy of UP)
Commentary

STB Rejection of UP-NS Merger: A Delay, Not a Judgment

Americans experience the economy through reliability and affordability—not through the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) document review process. When a factory stops production because railcars arrive three days late, consumers do not care

(Bruce Kelly Photograph)
Commentary

Multiple Tracks

FREIGHT RAIL WASHINGTON OUTLOOK, RAILWAY AGE FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE: Federal oversight and investment top the list of Washington issues beyond UP-NS, but tech policy also merits scrutiny in this midterm election year.