UP’s Texas MoW Team Marks 23 Years Without Injury
SAN ANTONIO – Union Pacific congratulates its New Braunfels-Taylor Maintenance of Way team for 23 years of injury-free service.
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Executives Offer Personal Branding Advice at WIR 2025
The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, will feature a dynamic panel of executives, who will help you move forward in your current position or make a larger leap. In this
6,600 UP MoW Workers Ratify Contract
NOVI, Mich. – Represented by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division (BMWED), 6,600 MoW workers at Union Pacific ratified a five-year contract to guarantee raises of 18.5 percent.
NJDOT Opens Applications for Freight Rail Service Improvement Grants
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Transportation is accepting applications through Oct. 10 for $25 million in FY2026 grants for freight rail improvements.
R. J. Corman Railroad Group Appoints Justin Broyles as President & CEO
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC announced the appointment effective immediately after Justin Broyles had been serving as interim president and CEO since June.
28-Car Derailment in North Carolina; CSX Investigating Cause (UPDATED 8/20)
ENFIELD, N.C. – CSX is temporarily rerouting trains after a derailment occurred on Sunday, August 17 in Enfield, North Carolina.
‘Railroading’s Heroes’: Military Veterans Share Successes at WIR 2025
The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, will feature a panel of railroaders covering how having a background in the military adds to their success in leadership roles across the freight
Tour PRT at the 2025 Light Rail Conference
This year, Railway Age and RT&S are pleased to venture to Pittsburgh on Oct. 1-2 for the much-anticipated 2025 Light Rail Conference, featuring a packed lineup of LRT professionals who are significantly influencing today’s rail transit industry.
Maryland DOT Awards $500,000 in Purple Line Small Business Grants
HANOVER, Md. – The Maryland Department of Transportation awards $500,000 in Purple Line small business grants. More than 40 businesses receive awards ranging from $5,000 to $40,000.
Jennifer Wood Joins Michael Baker International as Regional Practice Lead
PITTSBURGH – Jennifer Wood, P.E. will join Michael Baker International as its Regional Practice Lead for Bridge and Transportation in the Western Region.
CSX ‘Elevates Freight Efficiency’ With CSX Howard Street Tunnel Bridge Project
CSX’s Howard Street Tunnel Project “is a pivotal step in enhancing freight transportation along the I-95 corridor,” the Class I reported Aug. 7. The comprehensive initiative includes upgrades to the historic Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore, as well as three additional construction projects spanning from Baltimore to Philadelphia, “paving the way for double-stack trains to move seamlessly across the corridor, benefiting customers, the Port of Baltimore, and the state of Maryland.”
WIR 2025: Building Your ‘Leadership Toolkit’
The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, will feature a dynamic panel of industry mentors, who will help you build your “leadership toolkit.” They will provide winning strategies and hard-earned lessons
Rail Template Performance Evaluation
PUEBLO, Colo. – Ulrich Spangenberg, Principal Investigator II, and Alexander Keylin, Principal Investigator at MxV Rail write about rail template performance evaluation. This article appeared in Railway Track and Structures’ August 2025 issue.
Urban Engineers, Inc. Taps New Interim CEO and CFO
PHILADELPHIA – Urban Engineers, Inc., a multidisciplinary firm, announced James Bilella, PE will step into the role of Interim CEO, and Christopher Bobrowski, CPA, will be promoted to Interim CFO.
Railway Track and Structures August 2025 Issue Now Available Online
ATLANTA – The August 2025 edition of Railway Track and Structures is available to read online.
CPKC MoW Team Marks Three Years Injury-Free
QUEBEC – CPKC recognizes its Dorion Subdivision maintenance-of-way team for achieving three years without injury.
Executives Discuss ‘Allyship to Action’ at Women in Rail 2025
Fostering a supportive environment that lifts up talent and recognizes an individual’s or project’s contribution to the organization or community is key.
ORDC Awards Two Grants for Siding Projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission announced approval of grants to Indiana Northeastern Railroad and Kalmbach Feeds for siding projects.
Balfour Beatty Prequalified for Metrolink’s SCORE Program
LOS ANGELES – Balfour Beatty was selected as a prequalified general contractor for Metrolink’s Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion program, or SCORE.
R.J. Corman Railroad Switching Team Receives Safety Performance Award
WESTLAKE, La. – R.J. Corman Railroad Switching team at the Sasol Lake Charles site was awarded a Bronze Contractor’s Safety Performance Award.