UP’s Robotic Welding Technology in Track Maintenance

OMAHA, Neb. – Union Pacific is utilizing robotic welding technology for track maintenance.

Kentucky Invests in Rail Safety, Industrial Development Projects

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has awarded nearly $3 million to railroads and local government to finance a total of nine highway/rail grade crossing and industrial development projects.

CSX Upgrades Willard Yard

WILLARD, Ohio – CSX completed infrastructure upgrades at Willard Yard in Ohio.

BNSF Teams Complete Flood Restoration Efforts in The PNW

Our teams in the Pacific Northwest are accustomed to soggy conditions. However, what they endured and overcame in mid-December was beyond the pale.  Wave after wave of atmospheric river storms brought high

UP’s Las Vegas Engineering Team Marks 25 Years Injury-Free

LAS VEGAS – Union Pacific’s Engineering team in Las Vegas celebrated 25 years of injury-free work.

Heavy Rainfall Causes BNSF Subdivision Closures in Washington (Updated 12/22)

EVERETT, Wash. – 10 to 17 inches of rain inundated western Washington, causing moderate to major flooding along BNSF’s subdivisions with multiple out of service. Crews are working to repair damage and resume operations.

Short Line Tax Credit Modernization Bill Gains Momentum

WASHINGTON, D.C. – H.R. 516 and S. 1532 bills are gaining support in Congress.

CSX Awards Alexandria Fourth Track Contract to Fay, S&B USA Construction

PITTSBURGH – CSX awarded Fay, S&B USA Construction a contract for the Alexandria Fourth Track Project.

VPRA Announces Service Changes Ahead of Long Bridge Project

RICHMOND – The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) announced service changes as a result of the Long Bridge Project.

Seminole Gulf Railway Begins Track Work (Updated 11/26)

FORT OGDEN, Fla. – Seminole Gulf Railway has started renewing 11.5 miles of track.

BNSF Opens Second of Three Bridges in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. – On November 12, BNSF’s second of three bridges opened over a stormwater diversion channel in Fargo, North Dakota.

ORDC Approves Eight Projects

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved eight projects with more than $81 million, two of which will be sponsored by the Rail Commission for FRA grants.

BNSF Minnesota Team Marks Two Years Injury-Free

BRAINERD, Minn. – The 101 team members at the Brainerd, Minnesota facility have reached two years with no reportable injuries and ten years with only two reportable injuries.

NS Completes Scout Motors I-77 Rail Bridge (Updated 11/21)

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. – Norfolk Southern announced the Scout Motors I-77 Rail Bridge is complete.

CSX Replaces Darby Diamond

DARBY, Pa. – CSX completed a replacement of the Darby Diamond in Pennsylvania.

Conrail is receiving a $5 million grant from the NJDOT for its Garden State Secondary Fluidity Improvements-Phase 1 project. (Conrail Photograph)

Conrail Celebrates Point-No-Point Bridge Replacement

KEARNY, N.J. – On November 17, Conrail held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Point-No-Point Bridge that traverses the Passaic River.

Norfolk Southern Launches Landmark Series Locomotives: Honoring America’s Historic Rail Cities (Updated 11/17/25 With Additional Images)

ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern announced this week that it has launched the Landmark Series, a new lineup of locomotives that will operate in revenue freight service as well as lead the company’s business trains.

Norfolk Southern Shareholders Approve Merger with Union Pacific

ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly, with nearly 99% of the shares cast in favor, to approve its previously announced transaction with Union Pacific at the company’s Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) held earlier today.

Amtrak Breaks Ground on Southampton Rail Yard Modernization Project in Boston

BOSTON – Joined by MassDOT, Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, and Rail Passenger Association leaders, Amtrak celebrated the start of construction on a train maintenance facility in Boston.

$1.4M Approved in Rail Crossing Upgrades in Three Ohio Counties

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved more than $1.4 million in rail crossing upgrades across three Ohio counties.

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