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Tri-Rail ridership record: 4.5M+ rides in 2025

07.01.2026

Tri-Rail ridership record: 4.5M+ rides set new 2025 high

FRA civil penalties process collects $15.4M from Class I

07.01.2026

FRA civil penalties process brings $15.4M from Class I railroads

MBTA commuter rail fare gates roll out at South Station

07.01.2026

MBTA commuter rail fare gates begin phased rollout at South Station

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.
CSX employee killed in derailment: NTSB investigates

14.12.2025

CSX employee killed in derailment near Calera, Alabama

CSX employee killed in derailment near Calera, Alabama, early today, the railroad confirmed, as reported by Trains. com.
Amtrak Roomette promotion details: dates, perks, code C125

14.12.2025

Amtrak Roomette promotion: add a companion at no cost

The Amtrak Roomette promotion offers a straightforward upgrade for travelers who want more privacy on the train: book a Roomette and bring a companion for free (as noted by Railway Supply).
BLET tentative labor agreement for NYSW moves to vote

14.12.2025

BLET tentative labor agreement reached at NYSW railroad

BLET tentative labor agreement with the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway (NYSW) was announced yesterday, as reported by Progressive Railroading.
Largest battery electric locomotive arrives for Fortescue

13.12.2025

Largest battery electric locomotive reaches Australia for Fortescue

The largest battery electric locomotive has reached Australia, Progress Rail said on Friday. In Progress Rail’s statement on LinkedIn, the manufacturer says its EMD SD70J-BB has arrived at Port Hedland for customer Fortescue.
Algiers Ferry Terminal Renovation: $11.4M upgrade begins

13.12.2025

Algiers Ferry Terminal Renovation moves into construction phase

Algiers Ferry Terminal Renovation is now underway, with the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) starting construction on a major upgrade to one of the region’s key multimodal transit hubs, as reported by Metro Magazine.
USDOT Awards $488M in BUILD Grants for Key Projects

13.12.2025

Amtrak bonuses to frontline workers: DOT shifts payouts

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NJ Transit MetLife World Cup: Transitway, tickets, schedules

13.12.2025

NJ Transit MetLife World Cup plans for MetLife Stadium trips

NJ Transit MetLife World Cup planning is ramping up as fans look ahead to the July 2026 matches at MetLife Stadium. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.