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Railway Age’s 2026 ‘Fast Trackers’ 25 Under 40 Honorees

Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program. This year’s honorees were selected from freight and passenger railroads; government…

People News: HNTB, Greenbrier, Frauscher

HNTB announces key leadership appointments. Also, Greenbrier names Travis Williams as Head of Investor Relations; and Mayank Tripathi assumes the position of Vice President and General Manager of Frauscher Sensor…

AITX, Telegraph Bring Predictive Intelligence to Railcar Shipping Operations

American Industrial Transport, Inc. (AITX) on Jan. 14 announced that it is partnering with technology company Telegraph to bring predictive intelligence to railcar shipper operations.
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Easter Eggs Are Dropping. Will They Break?

FINANCIAL EDGE, RAILWAY AGE JANUARY 2026 ISSUE: All industries have “drops.” In the world of the sneaker-head it is the release of the latest Air Jordan basketball shoe. For movies…

For Greenbrier, ‘Solid’ First Quarter Results

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. financial results for the first quarter of its 2026 fiscal year ended Nov. 30, 2025 included net earnings attributable to Greenbrier of $36 million, or $1.14…
(Courtesy of Railway Age)

Railway Age January 2026 Digital Edition Spotlights Railroader of the Year John Orr

Railway Age’s January 2026 issue is now available digitally and features a profile of Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr—the recipient of the publication’s 2026…

Ingredion, GATX Support AHA With Heart Health Railcar

Ingredion Incorporated, a provider of ingredient solutions for food, beverage and industrial applications, on Jan. 6 unveiled its first-ever custom-wrapped GATX railcar to support the American Heart Association (AHA) and…

‘Fast Trackers’ Nominations Due Today, Jan. 8

Railway Age is now accepting entries for our 2026 “Fast Trackers” 25 Under 40 awards, in which we will profile 25 individuals under the age of 40 who have made…
The acquisition of Wells Fargo’s rail operating lease portfolio by a joint venture of GATX and Brookfield Infrastructure closed Jan. 1. (GATX Photograph)

Supply Side: GATX, Enviri/New Enviri, TX Rail Products

GATX Corporation and Brookfield Infrastructure complete their acquisition of Wells Fargo’s rail assets. Also, New Enviri will be the spinoff of the Harsco Environmental and Rail businesses from Enviri; and…

Marmon Rail Introduces Transco Rail Services

Marmon Rail on Jan. 5 introduced Transco Rail Services, a unified repair identiy within the company’s family that brings together UTLX Field Services, Procor Field Services, and Transco Fixed Repair…
“I want to congratulate the team on this successful restructuring,” Trinity President and CEO Jean Savage commented on Jan. 6. “This partnership proves the value creation that comes from railcar management and the strength of the Trinity platform.” (Atlanta’s Event Photographers)

Trinity Completes Railcar Partnership Restructuring, Raises EPS Guidance

Dallas, Tex.-based Trinity Industries, Inc. (Trinity) on Jan. 6 reported completing a “strategic restructuring” of its railcar investment partnerships with Napier Park, which is described as “an alternative credit platform.”…

GATX, Brookfield Infrastructure JV Acquiring Wells Fargo Rail Assets (Updated 12/23/25)

In May, GATX Corp. and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wells Fargo’s rail operating lease portfolio of approximately 105,000 railcars for $4.4 billion. On…
(Logos courtesy of Railinc and NC State University, respectively)

Supply Side: Railinc, AllTranstek

Association of American Railroads (AAR) subsidiary Railinc teams with NC State University on a “modal rebalancing” study. Also, commercial rail transport management and consulting firm AllTranstek, LLC (AllTranstek) is the…
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‘We Need a Little Rate Cut Now’

FINANCIAL EDGE, RAILWAY AGE DECEMBER 2025 ISSUE: The holidays always bring the classic tussle between Ebeneezer Scrooge (pre-ghosts) and Santa. In the holiday spirit, Santa (or the true spirit of…
(Courtesy of Railway Age)

Railway Age December 2025 Digital Edition Now On Line

Railway Age’s December 2025 issue is now available digitally, spotlighting the Freight Rail Outlook for 2026. Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono and Wall Street Contributing Editor Jason Seidl address the topic…

UTLX Donates Rail Tank Car to Enhance First Responder Training Across Chicagoland

Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) on Dec. 2 announced that it has donated a rail tank car to support hands-on training for the Chicago Fire Department, Calumet City Fire Department,…
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Anemic Railcar Orders an Industry Travesty

Orders for new railcars in 2025’s third quarter amounted to 3,071. We’re not facing a financial crisis, or a COVID lockdown, but orders are behaving as though we’re in a…
(Courtesy of Willie D. Mills)

WIR Conference 2025: Connecting, Inspiring, Innovating

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Oct. 15-16 hosted the third-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference with a packed lineup of influential women and their allies, who shared experiences, celebrated achievements, and discussed…
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Ensuring Quality Across the Industry: An Interview with the QAC Chair and Vice Chair

After a year of significant transitions, quality assurance (QA) across railway suppliers’ products and services are more important than ever. Guidance and service offerings that can assist the industry are…
FreightCar America

FreightCar America 3Q25: 42% Revenue Growth

FreightCar America, Inc. on Nov. 10 reported third-quarter 2025 results that include 42% year-over-year revenue growth and “strong” gross margins of 15.1%—expansion of 80 basis points—while reaffirming adjusted EBITDA guidance for full-year 2025. 3Q25 Highlights “Our third…
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