GENEVA, Ill. –– Railcar component manufacturer Miner Enterprises, Inc. has announced that Mike Downey is joining its sales team, effective immediately, as a General Sales Manager. In addition, Michael List has joined the company as a Field Service Representative.
CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved the annual five year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (FY 2027-2031).
ATLANTA – RT&S profiles 13 individuals for the annual recognition program, Engineers Under 40.
ATLANTA – The April 2026 issue of Railway Track and Structures is available to read online.
CHICAGO – Funds for CTA’s Red Line Extension (RLE) and Red & Purple Modernization Project (RPM) have been unfrozen.
HARTFORD, Conn. – CTDOT has selected STV to provide traffic engineering services under a new task-based agreement.
NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released the 2027-2030 draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
CHICAGO – On March 20, 2026, the Chicago Transit Authority filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to restore funding for the Red Line Extension (RLE) and Red & Purple Modernization (RPM) projects.
VIENNA, Va. – Gregory Grissom, P.E. steps into the role of Division Manager, Rail Inspection & Asset Management Services at ENSCO, Inc.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Urban Institute reports that the U.S. population growth is running ahead of proportional rail transit growth.
ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures opens nominations for 2026 Top Projects.
KEARNY, N.J. – NJ Transit and Amtrak prepare to open the first track on the new Portal North Bridge in New Jersey.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. ––The International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) today announced the retirement of longtime Chief Executive Officer Scott Lovelace, recognizing his years of dedicated service and leadership to the global heavy haul rail community. The IHHA Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Antonio Merheb as the incoming CEO, effective March 11, 2026.
CHICAGO ––RAILWAY AGE NEXT-GEN FREIGHT RAIL CONFERENCE, MARCH 10, 2026: Union Pacific sees end-to-end scale and past merger lessons supporting its consolidation case with Norfolk Southern, but peers flag competition loss and gateway risk. Union Pacific noted that it is talking to several Class I carriers behind the scenes, potentially paving the way for some concessions. The Surface Transportation Board is streamlining environmental permitting and is committed to overhauling switching rules.
SANTA FE –– THE NMDOT last week released its State Rail Plan for 2026, reporting $283.1 million in prioritized rail investments over the next four years.
ATLANTA – From the March 2026 issue, executive leaders from engineering companies share their insights on industry growth, technology, and artificial intelligence.
LONDON and NEW YORK – Mace Consult announced the completion of the majority private equity investment by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and carve-out from Mace Group.
The nomination period for Young Engineers Under 40 awards (formerly known as RT&S 10 Under 40) is concluding today 5 p.m. PST/ 8 p.m. EST. RT&S will profile engineers under the age
ASHTABULA, Ohio – Delta Railroad Services, a rail construction and services company and member of Salcef Group, announced a leadership transition.
BALTIMORE – Amtrak says on March 23, it will begin accepting grant applications for projects along the Frederick Douglass Tunnel alignment in Baltimore.