In 2012, Superstorm Sandy pummeled the region, causing an estimated $2.5 billion in damage to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey facilities. Hundreds of millions of gallons of water flooded much of
Tradition is a hallmark of the railroad industry and for railroaders alike. Stanley “Shane” Mudge, Assistant Director, Network Control Systems (NCS), is a fourth-generation railroader at BNSF. From growing up in a foreman’s boxcar to starting his career with BNSF predecessor Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (ATSF or Santa Fe), Shane has continued his family’s legacy alongside his brother, Jay, and nephew, Shawn, marking 223 years of collective service—and still counting!
I am a retired railroad civil engineer who started in 1966 and worked for the Southern Pacific, Southern California Regional Rail Authority and five consulting firms, plus three years in the U.S.
On Aug. 14, his first day as CEO of Union Pacific (UP), Jim Vena wrote the following note to the entire railroad team: Colleagues, today is exciting in every way. As I
The Federal Railroad Administration’s Congressionally mandated Long-Distance Service Study, launched in late October 2022, is roughly 50% complete. An interim, 120-page report (download below) was recently posted to the study’s website. It
The San Diego Trolley rode the rails for the first time back in 1981. In celebration of the Trolley’s 42nd anniversary, we’re taking a peek back at the history of the Trolley and how it all began.
In an Aug. 3 commentary published on-line by Railway Age—“Service is Job One, But What About Rates?”—former STB Chief Economist Dr. William F. Huneke makes the vital point that the reasonableness of
I’ve spent the last couple days packing up my office, and spending time talking with friends, business leaders, and community leaders about “what’s next” for me.
Driving by idling shunt trucks in the Brampton Intermodal Yard every day propelled EcoChampion Terry Hamilton and his team at CN to take action.
When Congress returns from their August recess, they will have their hands full with the FY 2024 Appropriations process. With the end of the fiscal year quickly approaching on Sept. 30 and bills still moving through the committee process in both bodies, a Continuing Resolution will certainly be necessary to avoid any disruptions in government programs and funding.