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Steamtown’s Baldwin Locomotive Works No. 26 under steam on the turntable in Scranton

24.08.2026

Steamtown Railfest 2026 Rides on One 1929 Switcher

Brightline West groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas

22.08.2026

Brightline West Financing Deadline Moves to September 10

Overturned Union Pacific railcars after the Central El Paso derailment

22.08.2026

Four Union Pacific Train Derailments Hit Texas

BNSF labor agreement approved at four intermodal hubs

02.04.2026

BNSF labor agreement ratified for 746 intermodal workers

The BNSF labor agreement was ratified on April 1, 2026. Support was overwhelming.
Reopening Central Texas & Colorado River Railway Update

01.04.2026

OmniTRAX Prepares Reopening Central Texas & Colorado River Railway

The reopening Central Texas & Colorado River Railway project by OmniTRAX facilitates aggregate shipments. Also, this revival involves a new partnership with BNSF Railway.
Rail alternative to the Strait of Hormuz: SAR launches

01.04.2026

Saudi Arabia rail alternative to the Strait of Hormuz opens

The rail alternative to the Strait of Hormuz has launched via Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) to provide a dedicated freight corridor.
International Rail Freight Corridor: Saudi Arabia Opens Link

31.03.2026

SAR Launches 1,700km International Rail Freight Corridor

The new international rail freight corridor by Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) is now operational. Also, this route covers a distance of more than 1,700 kilometers.
Suburban Rail Loop East TBM delivery: Burwood site update

31.03.2026

Webuild confirms Suburban Rail Loop East TBM delivery at Burwood

The Suburban Rail Loop East TBM delivery at Burwood is now confirmed by Webuild. Additionally, this arrival accounts for half of the four-machine fleet designated for the Melbourne project.
Port Infrastructure Development Program: $488.6M in grants

31.03.2026

MARAD opens $488.6M Port Infrastructure Development Program grants

Applications for Port Infrastructure Development Program grants totaling $488. 6 million are currently open.
Autonomous Rail Car Commercial Agreement & MARTA Upgrades

31.03.2026

Intramotev Signs Autonomous Rail Car Commercial Agreement

An autonomous rail car commercial agreement now connects Intramotev and R. J.
Saudi rail freight route opens 1700km SAR corridor

30.03.2026

Saudi rail freight route gives Gulf ports a Jordan link

Saudi rail freight route links Arabian Gulf ports with the Jordan border crossing. According to Saudi Press Agency, SAUDI Arabian Railways (SAR) announced the service.
Digital Automatic Coupling tests in Norway start next year

29.03.2026

Onrail to run Digital Automatic Coupling tests in Norway

Digital Automatic Coupling tests in Norway will start next year, as RailTech reports. Also, Onrail will fit the couplers to trains on the Oslo-Bergen route.
Freight Shinkansen: Japan’s 275 kmph cargo train

28.03.2026

Freight Shinkansen puts Japan’s bullet train to cargo use

Freight Shinkansen is Japan’s bullet train reworked for freight-only high-speed service. East Japan Railway Company developed the service.
Port of Huelva South Quay rail terminal expansion lifts logistics capacity

28.03.2026

Port of Huelva South Quay rail terminal expansion adds third track

The Port of Huelva South Quay rail terminal expansion will increase logistics capacity. At the same time, it will strengthen multimodal transport integration.
Louisiana International Terminal to Be Run by JV

28.03.2026

Louisiana International Terminal Names JV Operator

Louisiana International Terminal will be operated by a joint venture, according to Port NOLA. The partners are the Port of New Orleans, Ports America and Terminal Investment Ltd.