3+ hour, 12+ min ago  (163+ words) Train enthusiasts rejoice as Union Pacific locomotive "Big Boy" rolls through Bridgeport, PA AOL. com One of the world's largest and heaviest locomotives, "Big Boy," is on its way to Philadelphia in commemoration of the nation's 250th anniversary. Brandon Goldner spoke…...

13+ hour, 30+ min ago  (19+ words) 23 ABC News Bakersfield Tehachapi Loop: A railroad marvel still running strong...

9+ hour, 32+ min ago  (785+ words) From Egypt to California and Wales, new rail infrastructure and signalling deals highlight sustained demand for suppliers despite cost pressures and funding uncertainty. Railway suppliers are securing a wave of new infrastructure, signalling and materials contracts across key markets, underscoring…...

22+ hour, 23+ min ago  (798+ words) With ground-rattling roars from its whistle and trailing a stream of black smoke, the world's largest operating steam engine " known as Big Boy " pulled in to the Tamaqua Railroad Station on Thursday morning. Several thousand spectators cheered from both sides…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (381+ words) The USDA Ag Transport Trains Held Short dataset, with a report date of June 26, 2026, includes 141 rows of data covering train types and operating causes such as crew shortages, locomotive power issues, and congestion signals. BNSF reported the highest total of…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (235+ words) Summary View Transcript US intermodal rail volume saw a robust 10% increase last week, continuing a strong growth streak. However, this surge is causing significant network slowdowns across major railroads, with some experiencing 10-20 month lows in train speeds. Meanwhile, Canadian intermodal…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (227+ words) Mike Nelson has been appointed managing director of First Rail, following Steve Montgomery's retirement. Mike was formerly finance and strategic development director of the business." Graham Sutherland, CEO of First Group plc, said: "I would like to wish Steve Montgomery…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (217+ words) Progressive Railroading Plas Cred enters lease with CN for Scotford Yard recycling operation Plas Cred Circular Innovations Inc. has entered a conditional long-term property lease with CN to construct an advanced recycling facility at the Class I's Scotford Yard in…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (207+ words) Progressive Railroading CN issues 2025 sustainability data CN released its 2025 Sustainability Data Supplement report, which details the Class I's progress on its key sustainability priorities. The report outlines CN's performance across environment, safety, people, community and governance sectors. CN releases its…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (56+ words) The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa. , home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in…...