PITTSBURGH — Union Pacific and Wabtec have signed a $1.2 billion agreement to modernize UP AC4400 locomotives, which Wabtec says is the largest locomotive modernization investment in rail industry history. The deal follows a $1 billion order in 2022 to modernize 600 locomotives, the last of which is slated to be delivered this year [see […]
NEWARK, N.J. — Former Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner has joined financial consulting firm Telos Advisors, which describes itself as specializing in complex transportation and infrastructure projects. Gardner will join the company’s strategic advisory board, the company announced on Tuesday, Feb. 3. “Stephen is a seasoned transportation expert with deep experience in railroading and federal transportation […]
CHICAGO — Amtrak has extended cancellations on a number of Midwestern routes for several days following a week of well-publicized ice storms and heavy snows. Those conditions caused thousands of airline cancellations nationwide, as well as the suspension of the City of New Orleans and Texas Eagle for days through the central U.S. [see “Amtrak […]
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Rail creep was detected and track buckling was likely involved in the derailment of a Canadian National grain train near Devlin, Ontario, in June 2025, according to a Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigation report released today (Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026). The track issues reflect the forces exerted by heavy-tonnage traffic, most […]
NEW YORK — The Gateway Development Commission, overseer of the Northeast Corridor’s Hudson Tunnel Project, has sued the Trump administration over its withholding of project funds, which could cause construction to stop at the end of this week. The suit filed Monday, Feb. 2, in the Court of Federal Claims, says the Department of Transportation […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX has announced the retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Diana Sorfleet and the appointment of Riz Chand as chief human resources officer. Sorfleet retires after almost 15 years with the company, which credits her with a central role in CSX’s people strategy and strengthening its culture. She helped guide the company through […]
PHILADELPHIA — Ten railcars leased from Maryland are now operating in Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail service. Public broadcaster WHYY reports that at least initially, the cars will be used on the Trenton and Trenton West lines during the midday hours. SEPTA leased the cars from the Maryland Area Commuter Rail operation as part […]
CALGARY, Alberta — CPKC broke its January record for Canadian grain shipments in the just-completed month, moving 2.396 million metric tons and 24,688 carloads, the railroad announced today (Feb. 2, 2026). Both figures surpass records set in January 2023. “By working closely with our grain customers and working efficiently with our supply chain collaborators, our […]
ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern customers engaged in more than $7.7 billion in development for more than 60 new or expanded rail-served industries on NS and its shortline partners, the railroad said today (Monday, Feb. 2). While U.S. manufacturing saw mixed indicators in 2025, the railroad’s network continued to attract investment. NS has more than 500 […]
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has created a new organization to lead its $12 billion program for acquisition of new rail and bus equipment, and appointed the first leader of that organization. Jessie Lazarus, currently the MTA’s deputy chief of commercial ventures, will head the Rolling Stock Program, CEO Janno Lieber announced today […]
WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board, U.S. Department of Transportation, and the National Transportation Safety Board are among agencies affected by a partial shutdown of the federal government that began Saturday (Jan. 31). The STB announced today it has suspended operations. During the funding lapse, the STB will not accept or process any filings or […]
CALGARY, Alberta — CPKC has named Gordon Trafton, a current member of its board, as the board’s vice chair. The company also announced this week that Marc Parent had been appointed to the board, effective Jan. 27, and that Kate Stevenson has been nominated to stand for election to the board at the annual shareholder’s […]
