American Chemistry Council Sends Letter to POTUS 47 Sharing Concerns About UP+NS
WASHINGTON, D.C.–– The American Chemistry Council is not in favor of the proposed UP+NS merger and sent a letter about it to POTUS 47.
Author: David C. Lester
City of Detroit, Michigan DOT and Michigan Central Join to Provide $40 Million for Research On Proposed Development of Passenger Hub Near Michigan Central Station
DETROIT, Mich. – Michigan Central is economic and transportation development organization headquartered on the campus of the recently restored Michigan Central Station in Detroit.
POTUS 47 Says Gateway Tunnel Project is ‘Terminated’
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– POTUS 47 yesterday said that the project to build the New York/New Jersey Gateway Tunnel under the Hudson River has been “terminated.”
Just For Fun: Illinois Railway Museum to Restore Union Pacific DD40X #6930 to Operation
UNION, Ill.––While this is not within the normal purview of RT&S coverage, we occasionally like to announce major historic restoration projects that will interest rail employees and enthusiasts of all ages. The announcement of the DD40X restoration is one such project.
Iowa Transportation Commission’s Railroad Revolving Loan & Grant Program Awards $3.3 Million
CLINTON, Iowa––The Iowa Transportation Commission, through its Railroad Revolving Loan & Grant Program, has awarded $3.3 million to four rail infrastructure and related rail development projects. According to the Commission, the projects are expected to enable the creation and retention of 201 jobs within three years of project completion.
LOSSAN Corridor To See Schedule Disruptions in Late October
LOS ANGELES –– The ongoing saga of geologic instability along the Lossan Corridor continues with a line shutdown for the weekend of October 25-26.
Choppy Air for Brightline
MIAMI –– Despite the popularity of Brightline’s Florida service and eager anticipation of the opening of Brightline West, the carrier is dealing with some choppy air.
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employe Division (BMWED) Comments on the Removal of Former CSX CEO Joe Hinrichs
NOVI, Mich. –– The BMWED has rejected some of the other Union remarks on the impact of Joe Hinrichs on labor-management relations at CSX.
Editor’s Notebook: The Marvel of Railroad Engineering
ATLANTA –– It doesn’t take much looking around to appreciate the amounts of creativity and ingenuity that go into our nation’s transportation infrastructure.
Remembering Don Phillips
ATLANTA –– From the October 2025 Issue of Railway Track and Structures.
Lee Nelson Appointed Executive Director of SERTC by MxV Rail
PUEBLO, Colo. –– Association of American Railroads’ subsidiary MxV Rail, announced this week that Lee Nelson has been selected as Executive Director of the Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC). Nelson brings over two decades of hazardous materials emergency response expertise and returns to SERTC during a period of transformative growth and modernization.
MassDOT Provides $1.1 Million in Industrial Rail Access Program (IRAP) Grants
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) this week announced two Industrial Rail Access Program (IRAP) grants totaling $1.1 million. These grants will enhance freight rail access, job growth, and economic opportunity across the state. Grant recipients include companies in Spencer and Lawrence.
Joe Hinrichs Has Left The Building at CSX
JACKSONVILLE –– In a move that surprised most of the railroad industry, CSX announced today that CEO Joe Hinrich’s has “departed” the company.
Caltrain Celebrates First Anniversary of Electric Service
MILLBRAE, Calif. –– It seems like only yesterday when Caltrain began electrified commuter service from San Francisco to San Jose. However, the agency this week celebrated the first anniversary of electric service on the Peninsula.
Norfolk Southern Is Reimagining Rail Inspection with ATGMS
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern today released information about its Automated Track Geometry Measurement System (ATGMS).
FRA Notice of Funding Opportunity Labeled ‘The Trump Dividend’
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity that it’s calling “The Trump Dividend” because of funding that was redirected from the California High Speed Rail program.
CSX Re-Opens Blue Ridge Subdivision
JACKSONVILLE –– Readers will remember the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in the southeastern United States nearly one year ago. One area of severe damage was CSX’s former Clinchfield Railroad line, which has undergone a nearly year-long rebuild process. The line was opened for revenue traffic this past weekend.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Questions Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Costs And Other Issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Readers will remember the collapse of the Francis Scott Key (FSK) Bridge last year after it was struck by an ocean vessel. The debris from the bridge collapse blocked container ships from accessing the Port of Baltimore’s busiest terminals.
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Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Makes $25,000 Available for Improvements to Pend Oreille Rail Crossing
LACEY, Wash. – The Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has awarded $25,000 from the Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF) to the Pend Oreille Railroad for safety improvements at the State Route 20 railroad crossing near Usk in Pend Oreille County.