Vande Bharat Freight EMU completes part-loaded Ahmedabad–Mumbai trial
In India, the Vande Bharat Freight EMU completed part-loaded trial runs between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central on 12–13 September, reaching up to 130 km/h under RDSO supervision.
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Southern Peru railway modernisation faces a contract that ends in 2034
In Peru, Ferrocarril Transandino has presented a USD 800 million southern Peru railway modernisation plan to the Ministry of Transport and Communications for official evaluation.
Port of Los Angeles three-month cargo record edged 2021 peak by 2,491 TEUs
The Port of Los Angeles three-month cargo record reached 2,919,104.75 TEUs in summer 2026, beating the previous 2021 peak by only 2,491.30 TEUs.
Union Pacific moves Powder River Basin coal through the Port of Guaymas
Union Pacific and Ferromex hauled Powder River Basin coal from Wyoming to Mexico's Port of Guaymas, and the first test shipment was delivered to Vietnam.
Norfolk Southern Launches Daily Charleston-Huntsville Intermodal Service
Norfolk Southern has launched a daily Charleston-Huntsville intermodal service. The North Alabama destination did not appear in the Port of Charleston's most recent published rail timetable.
BNSF outlines UP-NS merger conditions with NS trackage rights to Bethlehem
BNSF Railway has outlined the UP-NS merger conditions it intends to pursue if the Surface Transportation Board approves the proposed combination of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. They include a planned request for overhead trackage rights over about 824 route miles of NS lines between Chicago and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, although BNSF continues to urge the board to reject the deal.
UP-NS merger: coalition appeal and 102 Democrats’ letter
In the United States, the UP-NS merger review has prompted a coalition appeal for community participation and a congressional demand to prioritize railroad workers, safety and accountability.
Virginia Two-Person Crew Law Sets Freight Staffing
USA: The Virginia two-person crew law requires at least two qualified railroaders on covered freight operations after Governor Abigail Spanberger signed the measure on April 13, 2026.
Union Pacific Norfolk Southern Merger Targets Late 2027
USA: The Union Pacific Norfolk Southern merger could close in the third or fourth quarter of 2027 as federal regulators advance the transaction’s merits review.
Alabama rail capacity expands on Norfolk Southern route
Alabama rail capacity is set to expand after Norfolk Southern completed more than six infrastructure projects on its 3B Corridor, reinforcing freight links between northern and central Alabama and the Port of Mobile.
CSX Queensgate Yard Upgrade Adds 42 Power Switches
The CSX Queensgate Yard upgrade in Cincinnati is approaching completion with 42 new power-operated switches designed to improve safety, efficiency and reliability at the busy freight hub.
Newport Freight Train Derailment Disrupts Freight Traffic
The Newport freight train derailment occurred on 26 August 2026 at around 3:00 PM local time, blocking a major route in Melbourne’s inner west after several wagons left the track and disrupting freight movements through the area.
