Railway Age | Rail News and Analysis
Find the latest news and updates on the rail industry, including Class I, short lines, passenger, locomotives, intermodal, and more. Read about high-speed rail, hybrid locomotives, labor issues, and other topics of interest.
Freight - Railway Age
3 days ago — Railway Age covers the latest news and trends in the North American rail freight industry, including Class I, short lines, intermodal, locomotives and more. Find out about the historic preservation award, the Milton Logistics Hub, the …
Amtrak Issues RFP to Replace Long-Distance Fleet - Railway Age
Dec 26, 2023 — Amtrak on Dec. 22 issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to railcar manufacturers to begin the process of replacing its current Long-Distance Fleet.
Class I Briefs: UP, CSX, NS, BNSF - Railway Age
Sep 27, 2024 — Union Pacific (UP) and The Manufacturing Institute release “Careers on Track: 3 Years of Impact,” a video highlighting their joint efforts to inspire the workforce of tomorrow. Also, CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs celebrates his second anniversary with the Class I; Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Norris Yard drives performance improvements; and BNSF completes a maintenance project on its ...
New Jersey Remembers “The Seashore’s Finest Train”
Mar 17, 2020 — The Blue Comet was a luxurious and fast train that ran on the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) from 1929 to 1941. It was a symbol of New Jersey's pride and identity, and attracted passengers with its blue color scheme, observation car and comet logo.
Events from November 7 – February 25, 2025 - Railway Age
Freight Cars. RSI Announces New Directors FRA Awards $2.4B for Rail Improvement Projects; Greenbrier Ends Fiscal 2024 With ‘Great’ 4Q; Wabtec: ‘Strong’ 3Q24 Results, ‘Raised, Tightened’ Adjusted EPS Guidance
Cummins QSK95 for Freight - Railway Age
The Cummins QSK95 has become a major player in the passenger rail space, powering Siemens Charger diesel-electric locomotives with responsiveness, reliability and a low cost of operation. This 16-cylinder, high-speed diesel power plant has excelled in the harshest of operating conditions, including brutal arctic winters and scorching summer heat, while enabling the locomotive and passenger ...
First U.S. Hydrogen Powered Passenger Trainset Testing at TTC
Oct 11, 2023 — Class I. NS: Textbook Rebound from Hurricane Helene; Railway Age November 2024 Digital Edition Spotlights Women in Rail Awards; Supply Side: TTC, ASLRRA/Wi-Tronix, Spark TS, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
VIA Rail Adventures (First of a Series) - Railway Age
Oct 12, 2023 — At 6:15 PM Eastern time on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, I achieved a milestone in my “career” of riding trains. As VIA Rail Train 601 rolled into Jonquiere, Quebec, I completed the
Legend and Legacy: 175 Years of BNSF and Counting
Feb 12, 2024 — BNSF traces its roots to the Aurora Branch Railroad, chartered in 1849, and grew through mergers and acquisitions of over 400 predecessor lines. Learn about the origins and evolution of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, the St. Louis-San Francisco, the Great Northern and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroads.