A federal appeals court on Tuesday (Aug. 11, 2026) upheld the two-person crew requirement established by the Federal Railroad Administration, turning down industry arguments that the rule adopted in 2024 was arbitrary and capricious and Read more
Last year was a record breaking year for safety in the rail industry. FRA data for 2025 shows that freight rail safety continued to improve. Overall train accidents are down 14% year-over-year. Derailments, equipment caused Read more
Returning members and prospective new members: CSLRA membership dues for 2026 are now due and payable. Memberships are by company rather than individual. Here is the Membership Payment Link .
Below is an excerpt of a story in the “Eminent Domain Report” – click here to read the full story. An eminent domain case has been playing out over the past several years in Mendocino Read more
After Oakland, Calif., reneged on a contract allowing coal shipments, a Kentucky company went under. Courts say the city may have to pay hundreds of millions of dollars. Read the full story in the New Read more
Link to the full story by Bill Stephens NEW YORK — Rail industry officials focused on only three topics during the opening day of the RailTrends conference: Merger, merger, and merger. Union Pacific’s proposed $85 Read more
If you are trying to fund a rail infrastructure project that has a passenger element (such as reducing freight/passenger conflicts), this webinar, held November 19, 2025, may be useful. Watch the recording by clicking here. Read more
On September 4, CSLRA member Sierra Northern Railway unveiled their hydrogen fuel cell powered locomotive, first in the nation and first of 4 units being converted from old Tier 3 genset locomotives. To view all Read more
For nearly three decades, Pacific Harbor Line has proudly called San Pedro Bay home. “We work every day to honor our promise of moving freight, creating jobs, and keeping our community safe”. Learn more about Read more