WATCH: Second Week of PATH Hoboken Renovation
HOBOKEN, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have shared progress photos and video showing the second week of work completed at PATH Hoboken Station
Bad Weather Hammering NS & CSX
ATLANTA & JACKSONVILLE –– Norfolk Southern and CSX, which serve the same general territory, have been hit hard with severe flooding, along with ice and snow.
Ports of Indiana Hires Maritime Industry Leader Parrott as Chief Operating Officer
INDIANAPOLIS – Ports of Indiana has hired maritime logistics executive David Parrott to serve as the statewide port authority’s Chief Operating Officer.
NTSB Determines Probable Cause for October 2023 BNSF Derailment
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report for its investigation of the Oct. 15, 2023, accident involving a BNSF train that struck and partially collapsed a bridge that crosses over
Extreme Cold Causes Broken Rail on BNSF Line
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Metra says crews were working to make emergency repairs after the extreme cold temperatures caused broken rails.
NCTD Announces Upcoming Coastal Rail Service Suspension for Track Maintenance
SAN DIEGO – The North County Transit District (NCTD) announced all coastal rail service will be suspended February 22nd – 23rd.
Union Pacific Continues Transferring Commuter Rail Services to Metra
OMAHA –– Union Pacific is working closely with Metra to finalize the safe and seamless transfer of commuter rail services on three lines in the Chicago metropolitan area: the Union Pacific North, Northwest, and West Lines.
MBTA’s Wellesley Square Station Opening February 17th
WELLESLEY, Mass. – The commuter rail station in Wellesley, Massachusetts will open on February 17th. This is Wellesley’s first accessible commuter rail location.
Cando Builds Terminal in Strathcona County
EDMONTON, Alberta –– Cando Rail & Terminals announced this week the opening of the Cando Southlands Rail Yard in Strathcona County, Alberta. The terminal will provide rail capacity to serve Imperial’s Strathcona refinery, which is adjacent to the new terminal, as well as other area customers.
Bill Proposed To Stop Spending on BLE Until SWLRT Opens in 2027
MINNEAPOLIS – A bill has been proposed to halt spending on the Blue Line Extension until the Southwest LRT has opened for service.
Sound Transit Commuter Train Cancellations: Amtrak Responds
SEATTLE –– As RT&S reported yesterday, Sound Transit issued a service alert indicating that nearly all trains on the S line had been delayed or cancelled “due to preventative maintenance scheduling issues with Amtrak.”
To Electrify—or Not? Commentary from Railway Age
NEW YORK –– On Jan. 15, 2025, the Federal Railroad Administration released on its website the final report titled Cost and Benefit Risk Framework for Modern Railway Electrification Options
ASLRRA Honors Two Individuals for Exceptional Impact on Railroad Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association has selected Matthew Lane, General Manager, Pioneer Valley Railroad, as the 2025 Safety Person of the Year, and Herman Crosson, Chief Safety & Compliance Officer, Anacostia Rail Holdings Company as the 2025 Safety Professional of the Year.
Norfolk Southern Completed $1B in Infrastructure Upgrades in 2024
ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern announced that it has completed $1 billion worth of infrastructure improvements throughout 2024.
Sound Transit Cancels Morning Commuter Service
SEATTLE –– Sound Transit announced this morning that all Sounder S Line commuter service for the morning rush would be canceled.
Government of Canada to fund rail infrastructure projects in British Columbia and Alberta
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. –– Transport Canada announced this week that the Canadian government will fund six rail projects to strengthen the nation’s supply chain infrastructure.
Clearing the Way: Vegetation Management Vendor Spotlight
ATLANTA – From the February issue of Railway Track & Structures, one of the vendor spotlights focuses on vegetation management solutions.
Why I Remain Cautiously Optimistic –– Commentary By ASLRRA From Railway Age
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– ASLRRA PERSPECTIVE, RAILWAY AGE FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE: A favorite phrase we use in Washington, D.C., is “cautiously optimistic.” Roughly translated, it means “I don’t really know how this is going to turn out, but I’m hoping for the best.”
Extreme Winter Weather Impacting BNSF Northern Corridor Operations
FORT WORTH –– The BNSF Northern Transcon is seeing a disruption of operations due to a winter weather blast that has brought temperatures down to 20 degrees below zero.
STV Opens New Jacksonville Office to Support Regional Growth
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – STV, a professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, this week announced the opening of its new 9,844-square-foot office at The Crossing at Enterprise Park in Jacksonville, Florida.