LRW Annual Symposium Set for June 1
Save the date for the League of Railway Women’s (LRW) fourth annual symposium, “Laying the Tracks Forward: Strengthening Your Story,” to be held June 1 in Atlanta, Ga. Railway Age is a gold sponsor.
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People News: Wabtec, STV
Wabtec names Sameer Gaur as President of Global Freight Services. Also, STV promotes Scott Grogan and Paul Picciano to Vice President.
Supply Side: Wabtec, Alstom, Duos
Wabtec Corporation secures multiple pantograph orders in India. Also, four new Alstom automated people mover (APM) vehicles enter service at Tampa International Airport; and Duos Technologies hosts FRA Administrator David Fink at its Jacksonville, Fla., headquarters.
Ray Betler Joins Intramotev Board
Intramotev, developer of the TugVolt autonomous battery-electric railcar, has appointed Ray Betler, former Wabtec President and CEO, as an Independent Director for its Board. “Ray began his career as a Propulsion Systems
CPKC Debuts Commemorative Locomotive to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) on March 3 unveiled a commemorative locomotive livery honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and celebrating the founding of the United States of America.
Progress Rail Suit Against Wabtec Over ‘Anticompetitive Conduct’ Settled Out of Court (UPDATED Feb. 27, 2026)
Progress Rail in September 2023 filed a lawsuit against Wabtec in U.S. federal court in Delaware accusing the latter of abusing its market power for diesel-electric main line locomotives, equipment and services.
Class I Briefs: CSX, BNSF, CPKC
CSX trains thousands of first responders in 2025. Also, BNSF logged gains in grain last year; and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) continues testing biofuels.
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.
Wabtec: ‘Strong’ 4Q25, Full-Year Results
“The Wabtec team delivered a strong fourth quarter and full-year results, reflecting the strength of our business and our ability to execute in dynamic markets,” President and CEO Rafael Santana said in a Feb. 11 earnings announcement. Sales were up 14.8% compared to the year-ago quarter “driven by increased sales in the Freight segment, which included acquisitions, and in the Transit segment.”
For CSX, $670MM Power Upgrade Order
Wabtec Corporation has landed its third Class I locomotive order in roughly as many months; this time from CSX. The Jacksonville, Fla.-based railroad on Feb. 9 reported signing a $670 million deal