The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) reported a 0.4% increase in March 2026, reaching a level of 138.7, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). This marks the second consecutive month of growth for the index, which measures the amount of freight carried by fo
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is set to host a virtual public meeting on June 1, 2026, as part of its efforts to develop the 2026 state rail plan. This meeting is crucial for gathering input from various stakeholders, including passengers, freight partners, and loc
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has reached a tentative three-year agreement with the Delaware and Hudson Railway, a subsidiary of Norfolk Southern Railway. This agreement is significant as it outlines general wage increases for BLET members, effective from August 1, 2024
The completion of Section 1 of the LA Metro Purple (D) Line Extension on May 8, 2026, by Skanska and its joint venture partners, Traylor Brothers, Inc. and J.F. Shea Construction, represents a key milestone in the ongoing efforts to expand Los Angeles’ public transportation infrastructure. Thi
BNSF Railway has taken a notable step in celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States by unveiling three specially painted locomotives. These locomotives are designed to commemorate the nation’s semi-quincentennial, which will be observed on July 4, 2026. The initiative refl
The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a decisive step in addressing the growing issue of organized retail crime by passing the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (H.R. 2853) on May 15, 2026. This bipartisan legislation is designed to dismantle criminal networks that specifically target suppl
Michael Baker International has appointed Mike Roberts as Vice President and California Transportation Practice Lead, a strategic move aimed at enhancing the firm’s capabilities in the competitive California transportation sector. Roberts, a licensed professional engineer, brings a wealth of e
The procurement of telecom networks in the rail industry is a critical decision that can have lasting repercussions on operational efficiency and safety. Benoît Leridon, Nokia’s Network Infrastructure Transportation Market Leader, stresses that the choices made during the tender stage are not merely
The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced a public preview for Stage 6 of the Circle Line (CCL6) on July 4, 2026. This event will allow commuters to travel for free between the newly constructed stations of Keppel, Cantonment, and Prince Edward Road from 09:30 to 21:00. The full ope
Amtrak has officially accepted its first Airo trainset, a significant development in its ongoing fleet modernization initiative. The trainset departed from the Bear Maintenance Facility earlier this week and is now en route to Seattle, where it will undergo final testing before welcoming passengers
The US High Speed Rail Conference (USHSR), held from May 12-14, 2026, in Washington, D.C., served as a pivotal gathering for industry leaders to discuss the future of high-speed rail in the United States. The event highlighted the potential of high-speed rail to address several pressing issues, incl
The upcoming national rail timetable changes in the UK, scheduled for implementation on May 17, represent a systematic effort to enhance rail service capacity and connectivity across England. This biannual update will affect all eight train operators in public ownership, namely c2c, Greater Anglia,
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