Pandrol China Signs Agreement to Expand Presence in Chinese Railway Sector
WUHAN, China – Pandrol China signed an agreement to expand its reach and ‘technological influence’ in the Chinese rail industry.
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.
Upgrades Made at St. Albans LIRR Station
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completes upgrades at St. Albans LIRR station in Queens.
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.
Michael Baker International Taps Peters, Reed
PITTSBURGH – Michael Baker International appoints Kevin Reed, P.E., as President and Chris Peters, P.E., S.E., as Chief Operating Officer.
Alexandria Fourth Track Project Breaks Ground (Updated 11/17)
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A groundbreaking for the Alexandria Fourth Track Project, VRE Alexandria Station improvements, the King & Commonwealth Streetscape improvements, and the King & Commonwealth bridges replacement was held November 12.
Crews Perform Overnight Rail Grinding on PATCO’s Main Line
PHILADELPHIA – Along the 14.2-mile main line, crews are working overnight to perform rail grinding and profiling as part of PATCO’s maintenance program.
Progress Rail Secures Double-Track Expansion Contract in Thailand
PISTOIA, Italy – Progress Rail signed a contract with Ch. Thawee-AS Construction Joint Venture to provide signaling and telecommunications for phase two of the double-track project in Thailand.
Jacobs and Kittelson Team Secure Planning Contract with Maryland Transit Administration
BALTIMORE – Jacobs and Kittelson secure a planning contract with Maryland Transit Administration to support planning, design, development, and environmental and urban planning needs.
POLB: Cargo Volumes ‘Steady’ Through October
LONG BEACH, Calif. –– In light of the uncertainties brought about by tariffs, the Port of Long Beach says “shifting trade policies have brought uncertainty to consumers and the supply chain, but cargo continues to move smoothly.”
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.
ICC Approves Rail Crossing Upgrades
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved funds for the Gessell Road rail crossing near Kinmundy and at the 100 East Road rail crossing in Galesburg, Knox County.
$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.
Caltrain Says Service Reductions Will Take Place Without Additional Funding
SAN CARLOS, Calif. –– Just months after the celebration of electric service on its Peninsula Line, Caltrain faces the fiscal cliff that has plagued most transit agencies this year. Elimination of weekend service and the end of half-hourly trains could be required to reduce budget shortfalls despite strong ridership recovery and high rider satisfaction.
Amtrak Celebrates Improvements at Two Wisconsin Stations
COLUMBUS/TOMAH, Wisc. – Amtrak celebrates upgrades made at two stations in Wisconsin.
Sound Transit Advances Floating Bridge Testing
SEATTLE – Sound Transit advances testing on the floating bridge.
CN Upgrades Track From Liberty to Montgomery
CHICAGO – CN has completed project work in the Chicago region, with trains traversing on upgraded track from Liberty to Montgomery.
Norfolk Southern Testing New Wheel Integrity System
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern has developed a wheel integrity system that it’s now testing in Indiana.
WRI Founder Gordon Bachinsky Honored With Canadian Association Of Railway Suppliers’ Lifetime Achievement Award
MONTREAL –– This week, the Canadian Assocation of Railway Suppliers (CARS), which represents over 150 companies that are important to the operations of Canadian freight and passenger railways, as well as transit authorities, awarded its Lifetime Achievement Award to long-time railroader Gordon Bachinsky.
Amtrak Completes Lancaster Station North Platform Rehabilitation Project
LANCASTER, Pa. – Amtrak, along with PennDOT, announced it has completed the North Platform reconstruction at Lancaster Station, the second busiest Amtrak station in Pennsylvania.