McCoy to Helm The Port of Virginia®
The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners has appointed Sarah J. McCoy as CEO of The Port of Virginia®, the fifth leader since port unification in 1972. She has been serving as interim CEO and Executive Director since January. The Port of Virginia® is served by Norfolk Southern and CSX. (Courtesy of VPA) McCoy, […]
Alstom and CAF Present New MI20 Train for Paris RER B Line
The new MI20 train, which is due to enter service on the Paris RER B line by the end of 2028, made its first public appearance on 7 May 2026 at Alstom and CAF’s manufacturing site in Hauts-de-France. The train will be operated jointly by RATP and SNCF on behalf of Île-de-France Mobilités as part […]
Brightline Florida Faces Debt Crisis and Future Uncertainty
Home › Rail News › Brightline Florida Faces Debt Crisis and Future Uncertainty Published: May 8, 2026 By: Adam Burns Florida’s pioneering private high-speed passenger rail service, Brightline, is confronting a severe liquidity crunch that has triggered auditor warnings of “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern. The operator, which links Miami […]
China’s First Interprovincial Urban Rail Line Enters Operation
The first interprovincial urban rail line connecting Jiangsu and Anhui has officially entered initial operation. China’s first regional railway jointly built, managed, and operated across provincial boundaries; the line went into service on 23 April, and represents a flagship project demonstrating transport integration within the Nanjing Metropolitan Area. Completion of the project marks the introduction […]
Consortia selected for the rail link to Melbourne Airport
The State of Victoria, Australia, has selected two consortia to compete for the contract for the first major package of the Melbourne Airport rail link project. The first phase of the project involves upgrading the West Footscray–Albion section, and the international consortia have been selected for the final stage of the tender process for the […]
MBTA Awards $1.06 Billion Contract for North Station Draw Bridge and Rail Upgrades
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has awarded Skanska a 1.06 billion USD contract to replace the North Station Draw One Bridge and complete track and signal upgrades across Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville, Massachusetts. The project focuses on the modernisation of a rail corridor used by more than 11 million passengers each year. The work […]
Guiding, Inspiring, Leading
Through an online poll, Railway Age subscribers nominated a large group of active (non-retired) individuals from the North American freight, switching/terminal and passenger railroad; rail transit; government agency; and supplier communities. We are pleased to announce the top 15 individuals who they believe to be most influential in 2026 and who embody an entrepreneurial spirit […]
CPKC and CSX Expand Southeast Mexico Express Rail Service
CPKC and CSX have announced upgrades to their Southeast Mexico Express (SMX) rail service, introducing a dedicated train and shorter transit times between the southeastern United States, Texas and Mexico. The revised service launched on 4 May 2026 and includes additional routing options for freight customers moving goods between markets including Atlanta, Charlotte and central […]
Michigan Whiskey Tasting Train Rides (2026)
Home › Whiskey Train Rides › Michigan Published: May 8, 2026 By: Adam Burns There’s something enchantingly nostalgic about train travel, and when it combines with the rich heritage of whiskey, it creates an experience that appeals to both history enthusiasts and whiskey connoisseurs alike. Michigan, with its vast landscape of stunning vistas and historic rail […]
Hitachi Rail Awarded LTSS Contract for NEL’s ISCS in Singapore
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a new, long-term service support (LTSS) contract to manage obsolescence treatment for the North East Line (NEL) Integrated Supervision Control System (ISCS). The contract will commence in 2026, and will see Hitachi Rail provide technical expertise for obsolescence management for the NEL. Hitachi has worked with SBS Transit Rail since […]