One Merger at a Time, Please –– Commentary from Railway Age
ATLANTA –– We at RT&S are certainly following, and have our own ideas about, the merger and regulatory situation regarding the Class I rail industry.
Capital Railroad Contracting Acquires Koppers Railroad Structures
MADISON, Wis. – Capital Railroad Contracting announced the acquisition of Koppers Railroad Structures.
Did Primus Engineer His Own Ouster? –– Commentary
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The firing by POTUS 47 of outspoken Surface Transportation Board (STB) member and Democrat Robert E. Primus Aug. 27 leaves the five-member agency short two members as it awaits a formal merger application from Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS). By early morning Aug. 28, Primus’ name was removed from the STB website’s listing of members.
Report: Primus Latest Victim in POTUS 47 Firing Spree
WASHINGTON, D.C.––POTUS 47 on Aug. 27 fired Surface Transportation Board member Robert Primus, The Wall Street Journal reported Aug. 28, noting that the STB is “the railroad regulator weighing the proposed megamerger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.”
Penn Station Transformation Project Timeline Announced
NEW YORK – Amtrak and the USDOT announced the timeline for the Penn Station Transformation project.
People News: American Track, Port NOLA
NEW ORLEANS/FORT WORTH, Texas – American Track, a subsidiary of North American Rail Solutions, names Stacey Posey as its new Chief Operating Officer. Port of New Orleans appoints Chris Gilmore as Chief Engineering Officer.
WIR 2025: How Railroads Merge Environmental Responsibility and Operations
Freight and passenger railroads support communities, ensure reliable service for customers and consumers, and move the economy forward—sustainably and with a commitment to environmental stewardship. The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway
FRA Withdraws More Than $175MM From Rail Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) withdrew more than $175 million in funding for four projects related to California High-Speed Rail.
FRA Withdraws More Than $175MM From Rail Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) withdrew more than $175 million in funding for four projects related to California High-Speed Rail.
Jacobs/HDR JV Selected for Engineering Services on IBX Project
NEW YORK – Jacobs, in a joint venture with HDR, was selected to provide engineering consultant services for MTA’s Interborough Express (IBX) Light Rail project.
Jacobs/HDR JV Selected for Engineering Services on IBX Project
NEW YORK – Jacobs, in a joint venture with HDR, was selected to provide engineering consultant services for MTA’s Interborough Express (IBX) Light Rail project.
Urban Engineers Supports Award-Winning Camden Terminal Rail Improvement
CAMDEN, N.J. – The Balzano Marine Terminal infrastructure upgrade earned the 2025 Distinguished Engineering Award from the New Jersey Alliance for Action.
MBTA Orange Line Reaches 55 MPH After Track Work
BOSTON – As of August 24, the MBTA’s Orange Line is now able to reach 55 mph on select portions for the first time.
RTD Begins Next Phase of Track Work September 2
DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will begin the next phase of track work on September 2.
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.
Patriot Rail Thanks GNRR Engineering Team for Siding Project
NELSON, Ga. – Patriot Rail’s Georgia Northeastern Railroad (GNRR) Engineering team completed a siding project in Georgia.
ICC Approves State Funds for Automatic Warning Device Installation in Peoria and Carroll Counties
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved funds to install automatic warning devices in Peoria and Carroll Counties.
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.