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Melbourne Intermodal Terminal rail freight operations expand

25.12.2025

Melbourne Intermodal Terminal rail freight operations expand

Mainline Texas Industrial Park plans near Houston | UP

22.12.2025

Mainline Texas Industrial Park: Union Pacific details new site

EBRD loan for a customs and logistics centre: details

19.12.2025

EBRD loan for a customs and logistics centre near Yerevan

Appalachian Regional Port container record sets November high

16.12.2025

Appalachian Regional Port container record lifts November volumes

The Appalachian Regional Port container record pushed November activity to a new peak, with the inland facility handling 3,876 containers—nearly 35% more than a year earlier.
UP-NS merger draws strong opposition from rivals

16.12.2025

Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger gains lawmakers’ backing

Three Democratic lawmakers from the South are calling on federal regulators to take a close look at the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, saying it could strengthen the freight rail network and improve service nationwide, as reported by Trains.
Union Pacific train derailment near Colfax investigation

16.12.2025

Union Pacific train derailment near Colfax: track reopens

The Union Pacific train derailment near Colfax early Saturday temporarily closed the track east of the city, as reported by Railway Supply.
High-Speed Rail Installation Accelerates Across California

15.12.2025

California high-speed rail funding dispute heads to court

California high-speed rail funding is now at the heart of a courtroom battle after a US federal judge declined to block the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) lawsuit over the cancellation of more than USD 4 billion for the Los Angeles–San Francisco corridor, as reported by Railway Pro.
Moving Transit Forward Act: DOT grants for transit agencies

15.12.2025

Moving Transit Forward Act would boost transit agency funding

As reported by Trains. com, Moving Transit Forward Act legislation, introduced on Dec.
Yakima Valley Trolleys operating agreement delayed to January

15.12.2025

Yakima Valley Trolleys operating agreement faces delay

Yakima Valley Trolleys operating agreement talks are set to carry into 2026 without a resolution, leaving the nonprofit’s role operating the city-owned interurban electric railroad uncertain, as reported by Railfan & Railroad.
Amtrak Launches Fall Sale With Tickets Starting From $18

15.12.2025

Amtrak winter delays disrupt Midwest routes and the Zephyr

Amtrak winter delays hit as temperatures hovered around zero over the weekend of Dec. 12–14.
BNSF flooding washouts disrupt Northwest rail service

15.12.2025

BNSF flooding washouts shut key routes across Washington

BNSF flooding washouts disrupted rail operations across the Pacific Northwest in the second week of December, with Washington seeing the worst impacts, as reported by Railfan & Railroad Magazine.
Union Pacific Railroad Recognizes Sustainability Leaders Nationwide

15.12.2025

Union Pacific leadership shift as earnings stay strong

Union Pacific leadership shift is taking shape as investors track a boardroom change alongside results that point to financial resilience.
CPKC Holiday Train Simmesport stop raises $7,000+

14.12.2025

CPKC Holiday Train Simmesport stop brings music and giving

The CPKC Holiday Train Simmesport stop on Dec. 3 brought the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern (CPKC) Holiday Train to the North Live Oak crossing near the Piggly Wiggly, as reported by Avoyelles Today.
Placer County train derailment closes Colfax tracks

14.12.2025

Placer County train derailment shuts down Colfax rail line

A Placer County train derailment in Colfax early Saturday morning disrupted a prominent rail route that crosses the Sierra and continues toward Nevada.
Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail: Alto’s fast-track route

14.12.2025

Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail: Canada’s plan to speed approvals

Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail is gaining momentum as Canada looks for a smoother path to deliver a roughly 600-mile high-speed line, building on the federal Transport Canada overview of the Toronto–Québec City high-speed rail initiative.