Mar 14, 2025 · Like many at BNSF, Locomotive Engineer KC Hill loves railroading. But there’s something unique that sets him apart—his seniority. That’s because Hill, based in Galesburg, Ill., has been railroading since 1957. That’s 67 years of service … and counting.

Mar 13, 2025 · NEXT-GEN SMALL-ROAD MOTIVE POWER, RAILWAY AGE MARCH 2025 ISSUE: Short lines and switching operations face several hurdles if they want to acquire locomotives powered by fuels beyond diesel. For starters, the biggest

Mar 18, 2025 · Wabtec Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sweden-based Dellner Couplers for $960 million in cash, financed through cash on hand and short-term debt. The acquisition, Wabtec said, is “anticipated

Mar 17, 2025 · 2025 Railroader of the Year Joe Hinrichs addresses the sold-out dinner at the Union League Club of Chicago. 2025 Railroader of the Year Joe Hinrichs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City President and CEO Keith Creel joined Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono in a leadoff fireside chat at the Next-Gen Freight Rail Conference.

Apr 16, 2025 · CEO PERSPECTIVE, RAILWAY AGE, APRIL 2025 ISSUE: Converting freight from truck to rail in North America happens one load at a time. We cannot achieve our grand vision of volume growth and “modal conversion” unless we meet the specific needs of individual shippers, their products, and their customers with innovative tools and services.

Mar 21, 2025 · The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) looks to create a passenger rail service between Atlanta and Savannah. Also, Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) issues are uncovered in a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) audit.

Mar 17, 2025 · The Board of Directors of the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) on March 17 announced that it has selected Jim Riley as its new President, effective March 31, 2025.

Mar 19, 2025 · In this series, we have taken a detailed look at the concept of through-running for regional railroads operated by transit providers and serving a major city, railroads that were formerly considered mainly “commuter” railroads.

4 days ago · The settlement includes a framework for how the City and CHSRA “will work together moving forward,” according to their April 17 announcement. Among the items the partners said they agreed upon are: Millbrae is centrally located on the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County, and is connected ...

Mar 20, 2025 · In a surprise move that perhaps is not so surprising, Stephen Gardner on March 19 announced that he would be stepping down as Amtrak CEO to ensure that “America’s Railroad continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this Administration.”