There’s a reason the phrase “to be railroaded” means to be coerced or forced into something against your will. The term emerged in the 1870s from how railroads were built—running straight through
Brad Cummings, Senior Vice President of Procurement and Contract Management at Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), has joined the agenda at Next-Gen Rail Systems, the communications, signaling and advanced technology conference presented by
CSX Taft Yard in Orlando, Fla., marks a safety milestone. Also, CN’s Intermodal and Maintenance teams in Vancouver debut a custom EV shunt truck platform; and BNSF deploys its first solar- and wind-powered weather station in Haslet, Tex.
TrinityRail® stands as a leading force in North American rail shipping, with a portfolio exceeding 140,000 owned and managed railcars—including tank cars, autoracks, covered and open hoppers, box cars, gondolas, flat, and
Though Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have yet to file their formal merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, kicking off a process expected to take up to 18 months, the other
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) implements new security measures to strengthen public safety. Also, Skyline stations may start lending books via vending machines; NJ Transit celebrates railroad history with “Meet Our Rail Fleet” event; and LA Metro releases an industry playbook to help transit agencies deliver world-class service for major sports and entertainment events.
Approximately 6,000 locomotive engineers at Union Pacific (UP), represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) of the Teamsters Rail Conference, have voted “overwhelmingly” to ratify a new five-year contract.
Civil engineering, consulting, and design firm VHB (Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.) has created a fifth region—the Piedmont Atlantic Region—and appointed Fabricio Ponce and Joe Wanat as Piedmont Atlantic Regional Manager and Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager, respectively, covering the Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina markets, effective January 2026.
Manitoba, Canada-based Cando Rail & Terminals on Oct. 3 reported entering a definitive agreement to acquire the rail terminal and associated operations of Texas Deepwater Partners, a joint venture project formed by
CN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ahmed Elmezughi is appointed to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors. Also, Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero announces retirement; and OmniTRAX Vice President Dallas Ramos joins the California Short Line Railroad Association (CSLRA).
CSX on Oct. 2 hosted a celebration in Erin, Tenn., for the reopening of the Blue Ridge Subdivision, nearly one year to the day after Hurricane Helene destroyed large portions of the freight line.
Railway Age’s October 2025 issue is available digitally, showcasing the 2026 Railroad Financial Desk Book, the latest on detecting trespasser hotspots using AI and Machine Learning, and a conversation with ASLRRA’s Chuck Baker.
BNSF welcomes the launch of a soybean processing plant in South Dakota, and marks a milestone at the Havelock Wheel Plant in Nebraska. Also, Union Pacific (UP) wraps up a Big Boy limited excursion tour in Colorado and Wyoming.
Reinvent Albany, a New York-based government watchdog organization, has released a new report showing that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) spent nearly $19 billion outside New York from 2011 to 2024, supporting
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private-Partnerships (P3) is now accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through Oct. 31.
Democrat Robert E. Primus, fired Aug. 27 from his Senate-confirmed seat on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) by POTUS 47, wants his job back—and he is suing the Republican POTUS, as well
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) marks its anniversary with rides on 1920s-era vintage rapid transit cars. Also, Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) launches a mobile safety app for riders; and the Transit-Friendly Employer program at Metro Vancouver’s TransLink reaches a milestone.
CSX President and CEO Steve Angel hosts a town hall to connect with employees. Also, CSX introduces the Badger Overland Commander Trailer; and BNSF congratulates Tristar Transload, Inc., on the official opening of its Muscat Spur Terminal.
Brightline West’s 218-mile railroad from Southern California to Las Vegas will now cost $21.5 billion, $5.5 billion more than the initial projection of $16 billion, according to a Bloomberg report.
Rail components and services provider A. Stucki Company (Stucki) on Oct. 2 reported acquiring Wheelworx, a railcar wheelset reconditioning services supplier. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Wheelworx has 105 employees at manufacturing
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Oct. 1 released a report that “urged the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority to act immediately to eliminate fire risks in its fleet of Silverliner IV railcars.” It stems from the government agency’s ongoing investigation of five fires involving Silverliner IVs this year.
