The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. Metro) has recently inaugurated the first section of its D Line subway extension, marking a significant development in the region’s public transportation landscape. This extension, which opened in May 2026, connects Union Stati
The donation of the ‘Desert Victory’ locomotive by the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad (RCP&E) to the American Heartland Railroad Society (AHRS) on May 19, 2026, represents a significant gesture of remembrance and historical preservation. This SD40-2 locomotive, originally b
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced the completion of significant infrastructure improvements along the Green Line C branch as of May 19, 2026. This project included the installation of the Green Line Train Protection System (GLTPS) and various accessibility enhanceme
The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870) was formally introduced by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 20, 2026. This comprehensive five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill spans 1,005 pages and outlines proposed investments across various sectors, including rail,
On May 20, 2026, the Senate confirmed Richard Kloster to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), a key regulatory body overseeing freight and passenger rail operations in the United States. Kloster’s term will last until December 31, 2028, providing him a significant window to influence rail p
Amtrak President Roger Harris is set to leave the organization on July 31, 2026, as confirmed by Chairman Tony Coscia in a recent press release. This planned transition raises questions about the future leadership of Amtrak and its ongoing projects. William “Byl” Herrmann will take over as interim p
Canadian National Railway (CN) has entered into a partnership with Keyera Corp. and AltaGas Ltd. to develop the Alberta Corridor Export (ACE) Rail Terminal project, which aims to bolster Canada’s energy supply chain. This collaboration is particularly significant as it aligns with the growing
BNSF Railway has announced the promotion of Craig Morehouse to the position of executive vice president and chief operations officer, effective immediately. This decision comes as Matt Garland, the previous COO, has decided to leave the company to pursue another opportunity. BNSF President and CEO K
The Port of Savannah, a critical hub for container traffic on the U.S. East Coast, reported a total of approximately 4.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) moved since the beginning of fiscal year 2026, which commenced in July 2025. This figure represents a 2.5% decrease compared to the sam
BNSF Railway, one of the largest freight rail networks in North America, has announced the promotion of Craig Morehouse to the role of executive vice president and chief operations officer. This decision, made public this week in Fort Worth, Texas, marks a significant shift in the company’s le
Norfolk Southern has unveiled plans to introduce six new locomotive paint schemes as part of its America250 initiative, coinciding with the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the United States on July 4, 2026. This announcement, made just over a month before the significant date, positions Norfolk Southe
Amtrak’s Airo trainset has officially arrived in Seattle, marking a significant milestone in the operator’s efforts to modernize its train services. The Airo trainset is currently undergoing final testing, which includes staff training, route testing, and practice runs on the Amtrak Casc
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