The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) advances an export logistics hub project that will expand rail-to-container transloading at the CN-served Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. Also, Utah Inland Port Authority’s (UIPA) industrial park in Cedar City earns Union Pacific’s (UP) Focus Site program designation for “shovel ready” sites.
Metrolinx reaches a major vehicle testing milestone on the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. Also, LA Metro’s Board votes to approve certification of the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 project; Sound Transit introduces a new fare inspection process; Jacobs is selected to provide program management services for Broward County Transportation’s first public transit expansion; and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) unveils renderings for the rehabilitation of the Western Brown Line Station.
Korean supplier will fit 74 Ansaldo Breda cars with a new traction control system.
In this video interview, we sit down with Jeremy Erickson, COO of Messiah Locomotive Services and RSI Board Member, to get some insight into his world. Jeremy shares how his company makes
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) on May 23 released a new five-year strategic plan, which Canada’s national rail passenger service described as the blueprint for its “next chapter.”
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on May 24 reported issuing a waiver of its Buy America requirements to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NVDOT) for the planned Las Vegas-to-Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., high
CSX on May 23 announced 53 customers as winners of the company’s Chemical Safety Excellence Award for their “outstanding dedication to the safe transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat) throughout 2023.”
Norfolk Southern (NS) on May 23 reported reaching an agreement on a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and U.S. Department of the Interior
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on May 23 published the annual deflator factor and inflation-adjusted railroad revenue thresholds for 2023.
CSX recently revealed its latest heritage locomotive—a tribute to the Seaboard Coast Line (SCL)—fresh out of the Class I railroad’s paint shop in Waycross, Ga.
The iconic Union Pacific Railroad shield with its distinctive red, white and blue color scheme dates back to an original design that’s more than 130 years old, making the logo one of the oldest in continuous use in the United States. The railroad often appears on top 10 lists of historic American brands, notably as the only railroad and only business without direct sales to the public.
Amtrak debuts station accessibility upgrades in west Tennessee and an updated Cafe Acela menu. Also, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) marks progress on the reduction of subway fare evasion; Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANY/NJ) PATH tap-and-go fare payment system is now available systemwide; and Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) adopts a $1.84 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Infrastructure (ARPA-I) on May 22 announced that it is seeking potential applicants of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all modes of transportation, as well
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 23 reported that approximately $10.5 million in Fiscal Year 2024 competitive grant funds are available to support local planning and investment near transit hubs, with a focus on projects that plan for affordable housing.
CN is taking delivery on 600 new 1,150-cubic-foot iron ore hopper cars, colloquially called “jennies,” from FreightCar America. The new equipment, described as “a significant upgrade to CN’s fleet,” incorporates materials from
Separate negotiations with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) have been under way for CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), with the assistance of federal conciliators, the Canadian Class I’s reported May 16. CPKC on May 22 provided an update: “Regrettably, and despite our best efforts, no progress was made” on May 15 and May 21, and “[a]dditional bargaining dates have not been scheduled at this time.”
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on May 22 announced that it has finalized three reports on the “safety and performance of long trains,” which have been submitted to the National Academy of
“Leaders in the railroad market pointed to mixed conditions across the railroad and intermodal network,” according to TD Cowen’s latest Railroad Happy Hour report. “Improved operations are aiding service offerings for merchandise
Twenty-five trade associations, including the including the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), Association of American Railroads (AAR) and Clean Fuels Alliance America, on May 15 sent a letter to
A federal judge has signed off on the $600 million class action settlement over Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Feb. 3, 2023 East Palestine derailment, according to an Associated Press (AP) report. Preliminary approval
