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16.04.2026

STB draft review covers Webb County rail line

16.04.2026

House bill targets permit parity for rail, transit

16.04.2026

Union Pacific to source most rail from U.S. manufacturer

16.04.2026

STB draft review covers Webb County rail line

The proposed rail line in Texas is the subject of a draft environmental assessment. The STB’s Office of Environmental Analysis issued the document late last week.

16.04.2026

House bill targets permit parity for rail, transit

Yesterday, U. S.

16.04.2026

Union Pacific to source most rail from U.S. manufacturer

The Union Pacific steel rail contract is a seven-year agreement with Rocky Mountain Steel Mills. It covers domestic steel rail production.

FIFA pressed to cover World Cup 2026 train fares

16.04.2026

New Jersey presses FIFA over World Cup 2026 train fares

World Cup 2026 transport costs are at the heart of a growing dispute. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says Fifa should pay.

Amtrak OIG says data gaps hinder backlog cuts

16.04.2026

Amtrak OIG report details $47 billion repair backlog

State of good repair backlog issues remain central to a new Amtrak OIG report. The report says Amtrak has made focused progress since 2016.

Portland Streetcar names CAF USA for 15 replacements

16.04.2026

CAF USA picked to build 15 new streetcars for Portland

Portland Streetcar new vehicles are set to be built by CAF USA. Portland, Ore.

Union Pacific ends dispute with Pueblo steel rail contract

16.04.2026

Pueblo steel rail contract secures 7-year Union Pacific deal

The Pueblo steel rail contract sets out a new long-term agreement between Rocky Mountain Steel Mills in Pueblo and Union Pacific Railroad.

Union Pacific’s Denison yard adds Dolese terminal

16.04.2026

Dolese opens aggregate terminal at UP Denison yard

An aggregate terminal in Denison yard has opened in northern Texas. Dolese Bros.

Amtrak orders 800+ railcars for 14 long-distance routes

15.04.2026

Amtrak orders 800+ railcars for long-distance routes

Amtrak long-distance fleet replacement has moved into procurement. The railroad says it is the largest such program in that fleet’s history.

Port of Los Angeles cargo falls 3% in March

15.04.2026

Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes dip in March and Q1

Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes declined in March. They also fell in the first quarter of 2026.

BART, Tri-Rail post ridership highs on March demand and Miami games

15.04.2026

Ridership highs for BART in March and Tri-Rail in Miami

BART and Tri-Rail ridership highs marked strong ridership results for both systems, with Bay Area Rapid Transit recording 5,403,140 exits in March and Tri-Rail seeing heavy Saturday traffic in Miami in early April.

Toledo crossing upgrade gets PUCO approval

15.04.2026

Ohio approves Toledo rail crossing upgrade on Erie Street

The Toledo crossing upgrade has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. It will bring flashing lights and gates to the Erie Street grade crossing in Toledo.