ASLRRA Analysis, BUILD America 250 Act
On behalf of the nation’s 600-plus small business short line freight railroads, the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) appreciates the House T&I Committee’s bipartisan work to advance a surface transportation reauthorization bill, the BUILD America 250 Act. Short lines are encouraged by some provisions in the bill and look forward to continuing […]
UK Government Establishes Mass Transit Taskforce for Urban Transport
The UK government has created a new Mass Transit Taskforce aimed at improving how tram, light rail and bus-based transit systems are planned and delivered across towns and cities. The initiative, launched by the Department for Transport, is intended to identify barriers affecting the development of mass transit projects and propose measures to make delivery […]
Reading & Northern Issues Safety Directive Ahead Of 4014 Visit
Reading & Northern Issues Safety Directive Ahead Of 4014 Visit May 22, 26 12:01 PM With thousands of tickets sold for its upcoming series of Semiquincentennial Steam Celebration excursions, Reading & Northern Railroad is also anticipating thousands more trackside spectators to bear… Read More Ohio ‘Murder Mystery’ Dinner Train Rides May 22, 26 11:36 AM […]
Private Developer Team Selected for New York Penn Station Redevelopment
The US Department of Transportation and Amtrak have selected Penn Transformation Partners, a joint venture between Halmar and Skanska, as the master developer team for the planned renovation of New York Penn Station. The announcement was made in Washington, D.C., by Transport Secretary Sean P. Duffy and members of the Amtrak board. The project is […]
How can semi-trailers that cannot be lifted directly by a crane be loaded onto trains? Demonstration at Railport Arad
Railport Arad presented a live demonstration in Curtici of a solution that allows semi-trailers—which normally cannot be lifted by a crane—to be loaded onto railcars. The demonstration took place during the technical visit as part of the Club Feroviar conference in Arad, where István Wagner, CEO of Railport Arad, spoke about the growth of intermodal […]
Railway Electrification Is Evolving Rapidly – But Are Your Overhead Line Components Evolving with It?
Railway electrification is evolving rapidly — but are your overhead line components evolving with it? As rail operators and infrastructure managers face growing pressure to increase network reliability, improve operational efficiency, and reduce total lifecycle costs, every component within the overhead line system plays a critical role in overall network performance. From high-speed rail corridors […]
Eagle Railcar Services: Wilson Taking the Throttle
Barbara W. Wilson is succeeding Marc Walraven as CEO of Eastland, Tex.-based Eagle Railcar Services, which provides railcar repair and maintenance services at 13 facilities across the United States. Walraven, who co-founded Eagle Railcar Services in 2021, will continue to serve on its Board of Directors, “providing continuity and strategic counsel as the company enters […]
What Rail Can Learn from UNECE R107: Resilience in Emergency Egress
Rail transport systems are becoming increasingly software-defined. Modern passenger rail environments now rely on interconnected operational technologies that include automated door controls, digital passenger information systems, predictive diagnostics, remote monitoring and integrated fleet management infrastructure. These technologies improve efficiency and operational visibility, but they also increase dependence on electronic systems within safety-critical environments. While rail […]
Ohio ‘Murder Mystery’ Dinner Train Rides
Home › Murder Mystery Trains › Ohio Published: May 22, 2026 By: Adam Burns Ohio, known for its historical richness and diverse cultural offerings, has embraced a unique form of entertainment that deftly intertwines the thrill of a murder mystery with the allure of a scenic train ride. The murder mystery dinner train rides in Ohio […]
What an ICL Inspection Looks Like: Building on AAR Standards to Extend Component Life
Learn how ICL inspection helps rail fleets extend component life, reduce replacement costs, and improve maintenance predictability through AAR-based inspection and reconditioning standards. In heavy haul rail operations, one of the most expensive maintenance decisions is not repair. It is replacement. When a side frame or bolster approaches its service limit, fleet managers are forced […]