Is Canadian National Considering a Merger of Its Own?
ATLANTA –– The CN webpage devoted to comment about UP+NS leaves one big question unanswered.
CSX Replaces Darby Diamond
DARBY, Pa. – CSX completed a replacement of the Darby Diamond in Pennsylvania.
MBTA Announce Green and Orange Line Maintenance in December
BOSTON – The MBTA will make service changes for December to allow for signal modernization on its Orange Line and replacement of overhead wire troughs on its Green Line.
MnDOT Seeking Applicants for Freight Rail Project Funding
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced it is encouraging applicants to apply for up to $4 million in state grant funding.
HART Shares Drone Flyover Video of Āhua Station
HONOLULU – Filmed before the Skyline Segment 2 opened, the video shows the rail alignment and overhead guideway at Āhua Station.
Michigan State Center for Railway Research and Education Celebrates 20th RMCP with Record Enrollment and Innovations
Michigan State University’s Center for Railway Research and Education marks a major milestone in 2025 as it convenes its 20th iteration of Railway Management Certificate Program (RMCP). Established in 2007, RMCP has
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.
HART Airport Guideway and Station Segment Awarded 2025 ASBI Bridge Award of Excellence
HONOLULU – The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has received the 2025 ASBI Bridge Award of Excellence by the American Segmental Bridge Institute (ASBI) for design and construction of the Airport Guideway and Stations.
TTC Glencairn Station Now Fully Accessible
TORONTO – TTC announced two new elevators have opened at Glencairn Station on Line 1 Yonge-University. Along with other accessibility improvements made, the station is now the TTC’s 56th fully accessible station in its network.
Union Pacific Says Computer Integration Meltdowns Won’t Be An Issue With UP+NS
CHICAGO –– Union Pacific Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Rahul Jalali told reporters on a media day business train that UP-NS computer systems integration will go smoothly if the merger is approved.
Sound Transit Suspends Service to Repair Cracked Rail
SEATTLE – Sound Transit closed four stations Sunday November 16 to allow crews to repair cracked rail.
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.