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Each of the Short Line Hall of Fame honorees—Robert Grossman (left), the late Jake Jacobson (center) and Rick Webb—“has made an indelible mark on the short line industry, from creating the industry role of advocate in government and regulatory affairs, to launching an industry-wide emphasis and recognition of safe operating performance, to growing a car repair shop with a single railroad into a multi-service entity operating in four countries by building a team focused on exceptional customer service,” ASLRRA reported.

Industry Marks Railroad Day on Capitol Hill

Nearly 400 representatives from Class I’s and short lines to suppliers, contractors, and the associations that represent them advocated for the freight rail industry on March 4 at Railroad Day…

Railway Age March 2026 Digital Edition Spotlights Small-Road Standouts

Railway Age’s 2026 Short Line and Regional of the Year program recognizes two Honorees and two Honorable Mentions for outstanding achievement—from growing through strategic investment, providing top-notch service, and positioning…

Rail Traffic Up for Third Consecutive Week

For the week ending Feb. 28, 2026, total U.S. rail traffic rose 1.6% from the same point last year, with carload gains offsetting intermodal losses, according to the Association of…

Intermodal Briefs: JAXPORT, Port Wilmington

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) in Florida selects STV for a project to strengthen vessel-to-rail connectivity. Also, North Carolina’s Port of Wilmington is wrapping up work on its intermodal rail…

ITS Logistics Issues February Supply Chain Report

“Easing inflation, early-year warehouse tightening, a resilient supply chain job market, and shifting import behavior as frontloading fades” are among the highlights of ITS Logistics’ February 2026 Supply Chain Report.…

Class I Briefs: CPKC, NS, UP

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) introduces Schiller Park, a multi-commodity transload facility and the latest addition to its network. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) high-tech Physics Train Builder (PTC) helps build…

People News: Ports of Indiana, PHL, RRB

Ports of Indiana names Joshua Webb as Director of Government Affairs. Also, Pacific Harbor Line’s (PHL) Otis Cliatt II is honored with the Black History Month Trailblazer of the Century…
“At the end of this decade, the Port of Long Beach will be on the cusp of not only operational transformation given our rail investment, but also environmental transformation—to a zero-emission port,” CEO Mario Cordero said during his seventh annual “State of the Port” address. (POLB Photograph)

POLB Logs ‘Second-Busiest’ January Amid ‘Economic Uncertainty’

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) on Feb. 25 reported kicking off 2026 with its “second-busiest” January on record. Cargo volume declined 11% from January 2025—the Port’s best January and…

FRA Opens Nomination Period for RSAC

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Feb. 24 published a solicitation of nominations to serve on the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC).

Rogers, Geotab Team on Asset Tracking in Canada

Toronto-based Rogers Communications Canada Inc. on Feb. 24 reported partnering with Geotab to launch satellite-powered asset tracking for intermodal and other shipments.
“We are excited to announce the [Decatur] location of our second inland rail facility in Alabama, furthering our dedication to advancing logistics infrastructure in the region,” Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO John Driscoll said Feb. 7. (Alabama Port Authority Photograph)

Alabama Port Authority Launches MAX

The Alabama Port Authority on Feb. 23 reported rebranding and launching Mobile America Express (MAX), a service platform to help “strengthen the Port’s role as a catalyst for economic development…

Railway Age Names 2026 Short Line, Regional Railroads of the Year

Railway Age proudly recognizes Union County Industrial Railroad (UCIR), a North Shore Railroad Company affiliate, and Georgia Central Railway (GC), a Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary, as our 2026 Short Line and…
Snehal Shah, STV

Supply Side: STV, Brandt

STV unveils a 2026–28 strategic plan. Also, Brandt Industries teams with On-Site Services.

Rail Traffic Uptick for Week 6

For Week 6 (ending Feb. 14, 2026), total U.S. rail traffic rose 6.2% from the prior-year period, the Association of American Railroads reported Feb. 18. This follows a two-week downturn.
The Port of Los Angeles has reported that July 2024 was its busiest month in more than two years and the best July in the Port’s 116-year history. (Port of Los Angeles Photograph)

Port of Los Angeles: January Cargo ‘Eases’ Compared to ‘Elevated’ 2025 Levels

The Port of Los Angeles on Feb. 17 reported that, in January, it processed 812,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), a decrease of 12% compared to 2025’s cargo levels.
Pictured, Left to Right: Paulo Faria, Design Director for Transportation Architecture, HDR; Martin Ellwood, Senior Project Director, HNTB; and Hayes Morrison, Undersecretary, MassDOT.

People News: RailPros, Michael Baker International, HNTB

RailPros hires Eric Sifferlen as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development. Also, Michael Baker International welcomes Farzad Moghbel as Vice President of Technology Products; and HNTB appoints Greg Boulanger as Carolinas…

IANA: Intermodal Down in 4Q25

Total intermodal volume fell 2.0% year-over-year in fourth-quarter 2025, the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) reported Feb. 16. While domestic container originations grew 2.2%, international containers declined 4.7%, and…

ITS Logistics Issues February US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index

ITS Logistics’ February 2026 US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index identifies a “return to seasonal Lunar New Year demand patterns layered over weather and regulatory-related disruption impacting inland transportation. While overall…

Railway Age Next-Gen Freight Rail Conference: What Does It Take to Grow the Top Line?

Littlejohn & Company Partner Farrukh Bezar is a featured speaker at the2026 edition of Railway Age’s Next-Gen Freight Rail (NGFR) conference, March 10 at the Union League Club of Chicago.…

Fortescue Commences Progress Rail BEL Commissioning

Caterpillar Inc.-subsidiary Progress Rail and technology, energy, and metals company Fortescue on Feb. 12 celebrated the delivery of two EMD® SD70J-BB battery-electric locomotives (BELs) at a ceremony in Western Australia’s…
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