Locomotives

CSX trains thousands of first responders in 2025. Also, BNSF logged gains in grain last year; and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) continues testing biofuels.

Norfolk Southern (NS) unveils the latest Landmark Series locomotive, supports Alabama industrial development, and welcomes 2026 community grant applications. Also, BNSF provides an operational performance update; and CSX spotlights its…

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) members have ratified a new contract with the Great Western Railway of Colorado (GWR). Also, Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of…

After just shy of one year on the job, Railway Supply Institute (RSI) President Jim Riley on Feb. 13 unexpectedly was dismissed, RSI Board Chair and Progress Rail Executive Vice…

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…

“The Wabtec team delivered a strong fourth quarter and full-year results, reflecting the strength of our business and our ability to execute in dynamic markets,” President and CEO Rafael Santana…

“The Wabtec team delivered a strong fourth quarter and full-year results, reflecting the strength of our business and our ability to execute in dynamic markets,” President and CEO Rafael Santana…

Caterpillar, Inc., subsidiary Progress Rail and Brazilian logistics firm VLI on Feb. 10 reported celebrating the delivery of the last of eight EMD SD70ACe-BBs. Ordered in 2024 under a $38…

Wabtec Corporation has landed its third Class I locomotive order in roughly as many months; this time from CSX. The Jacksonville, Fla.-based railroad on Feb. 9 reported signing a $670…

RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE: Railway Age is proud to recognize our 2026 “Fast Trackers,” the industry’s next-gen leaders.

Union Pacific and Wabtec on Feb. 4 reported signing a $1.2 billion agreement for the modernization of UP AC4400 locomotives. Deliveries will begin in 2027.

CSX announces changes to its executive team. Also, a former Amtrak CEO joins Telos Advisers as a Strategic Advisory Board Member; New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) appoints the first…

With an STB merger refiling for the acquisition of Norfolk Southern anticipated “in the coming weeks,” Union Pacific (UP) posted “a record-breaking year and delivered best-ever safety, service, and operating…

Union Pacific (UP) is joining in the celebration of 250 years of American independence and innovation this year with its first-ever coast-to-coast steam tour led by Big Boy No. 4014.…

Despite headlines signaling a sustainability pullback, the reality is more nuanced: Many companies are quietly doubling down, investing more strategically than ever before. Norfolk Southern Chief Sustainability Officer Josh Raglin has been…

Tri-Rail regional/commuter rail service operator South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has ordered seven Charger diesel-electric locomotives from Siemens Mobility as additions to its fleet. Expected to enter service in…

Sierra Northern Railway (SNR) is officially celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with a specially painted locomotive. Locomotive No. 250 is adorned in the railroad’s latest…

The Ontario Southland Railway, a short line based out of Salford, Ontario, operates about 50 miles of track. Long known to roster vintage locomotives, President and CEO David Warne recently…

Rolling Stock Solutions is rebuilding a fleet of F40 locomotives to serve as a lease fleet for power-hungry regional/commuter rail agencies.

Locomotive DESX 1305 is now part of Abitibi Connex’s multimodal logistics operations in Iroquois Falls, Ontario. Also, Patriot Rail welcomes the first railcars into the Rocky Mountain Rail Park.