Norfolk Southern Announces Extended Partnership With Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)

ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern has extended its partnership with Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC). NS has committed $250,000 per year over the next two years to continue powering ATDC’s Sustainability Tech vertical.

CSX Modernizes Data Management System

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and BENGALURU, India –– Infosys, a global company focusing on next-generation digital services and consulting, last week announced the successful completion of a major data modernization program for CSX Corporation.

Funds For Gateway Tunnel Resume –– UPDATED 2/18/26

New York –– After having been suspended for over four months, funding for the Gateway rail tunnel has resumed.

Friday Fun –– The Gildersleeve Files

ATLANTA –– I wrote in my Editor’s Notebook column in the January 2026 issue that we have begun a periodic feature called “The Gildersleeve Files.”

Paying Attention To Safety

Critical For Railroaders & Magazine Editors; From The February 2026 RT&S “Editor’s Notebook.”

Georgia Ports Authority Reports Dredging Project Under Way at Port of Brunswick

SAVANNAH, Ga. –– The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reports that dredging is underway at the Port of Brunswick’s inner and outer harbor, with the plan to return the channel to it’s authorized depth.

Railroads Can Do It Right – Editor’s Commentary

ATLANTA –– Concerns and complaints about railroad customer service have circulated for years. Many times, those comments are just not right. This is one of them.

Former Amtrak CEO Gardner Joins Consulting Firm

NEWARK, N.J. –– Former Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner has joined Telos Advisors, an advisory firm.

Governor Hochul Announces MTA Record Capital Commitments in 2025

NEW YORK –– Governor Kathy Hochul last week announed that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) made a record amount of capital commitments in 2025.

Loram Announces Key Leadership Appointments

HAMEL, Minn. –– Loram recently announced several leadership appointments, which were effective January 1, 2026.

BNSF’s 2026 Capital Investment Plan: $3.6 Billion

FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF today announced a $3.6 billion capital investment plan for 2026.

Tri-Rail Facing Possibility of Fare Increase

PALM BEACH, Fla. –– The continuing story of transit agencies running low on funding has a new chapter in South Florida.

CSX, BNSF, Norfolk Southern Issue Winter Weather Service Advisories

ATLANTA –– With a massive winter storm that is expected to bring rain, sleet, snow, and ice to much of the nation over the next few days, CSX, BNSF, and Norfolk Southern have issued severe weather service advisories.

Metra Operating Reduced Schedules Today, Friday, Jan. 23, Due to Severe Cold

CHICAGO –– Metra announded this week that reduced schedules will be in place today (Fri., Jan. 23) in preparation for sever cold.

Michael Mangione Appointed HNTB’s Leader of the New York Office

NEW YORK – HNTB has named Michael Mangione, senior vice president, as the firm’s New York office leader. Mangione brings more than 30 years of transportation industry experience and a proven track record of leadership to the role.

Kansas Governor Announces $11M for Rail Service Improvement Program Projects

TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly this week announced that the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Rail Service Improvement Program will provide $11.2 million for ten rail service improvement projects across Kansas. 

Port of Pend Oreille awarded $1M for Rail Rehabilitation Project

PEND OREILLE COUNTY, Wash. – The Port of Pend Oreille has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board’s Rural Ports Program. This funding will support the POVA Rail Phase 1 Rehabilitation Project.

Union Pacific Now Offering Enhanced GPS Tracking for Intermodal Customers

OMAHA –– Rail shippers have had a mixed bag of success in tracking their shipments while en route, and Union Pacific has introduced new technology to enable domestic intermodal customers to follow shipments more closely.

RT&S debuts premium website subscriptions

Welcome New Editorial Board Members

ATLANTA –– Railway Track and Structures is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to our Editorial Board. (From January 2026 RT&S.)

SEPTA Officials Announce That Trolley Tunnels May Reopen Within The Next Two Weeks

PHILADELPHIA –– SEPTA trolley tunnels in Philadelphia could be reopening soon.

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