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Spanish train drivers call for strike after deadly derailments

Reuters | January 21, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Spain's biggest train drivers' union on Wednesday called for a nationwide strike to demand assurances for the profession's safety after three derailments in 48 hours caused crashes that left dozens dead, including two drivers.

Norfolk Southern launches East Edge

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Intermodal

Norfolk Southern Corporation has launched East Edge, a newly cleared double–stack intermodal corridor connecting Chicago and New England.

Inland Port Dillon posts record rail moves for 2025

AJOT Newsroom | January 20, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Inland Port Dillon marked its busiest calendar year on record, completing 48,761 rail containers in 2025, a 33% increase from the prior year. Retail growth and a successful soybean season for regional farmers accounted for the additional volume.

Exodigo debuts underground intelligence innovation with Israel Railways at CES

AJOT Newsroom | January 20, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Delta Railroad Services announces summer 2026 Field Engineer Internship Program

AJOT Newsroom | January 20, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Delta Railroad Services announced the launch of its Field Engineering Internship Program.

Transportation Producer Price Index – November 2025

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released the change in the costs faced by producers purchasing transportation services and industries producing them, from November 2024 to November 2025, as measured by the Producer Price Index (PPI).

CN Statement on STB rejection of incomplete UP–NS merger application

AJOT Newsroom | January 19, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Today, the Surface Transportation Board rightly rejected the UP–NS merger application as incomplete. UP and NS failed to meet the basic requirements when it came to providing all the necessary information in their initial filing.

November 2025 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1.2% from 10/25 and rose 1.2% from 11/24

AJOT Newsroom | January 15, 2026 | Intermodal | Trucking

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), rose 1.2% in November from October, rising for the month after two months of decline, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).

Rail Vision completes strategic acquisition of majority stake in quantum computing company for transportation

AJOT Newsroom | January 15, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending January 10, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | January 14, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 10, 2026.

Genesee & Wyoming’s latest U.S. industrial development results signal industrial growth across industries and geographies

AJOT Newsroom | January 14, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. announced its latest industrial development results.

AAR applauds Judiciary Committee passage of CORCA

AJOT Newsroom | January 14, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) released the following statement from President and CEO Ian Jefferies after the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) cleared the Judiciary Committee.

The National Drayage Spot Market Index has increased by 5% year over year

AJOT Newsroom | January 13, 2026 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals

January reflects a market where pricing and service conditions remain misaligned across the containerized supply chain, with ocean pricing continuing to favor shippers while inland execution grows increasingly complex.

Norfolk Southern surpasses $18 million in donations for third straight year

AJOT Newsroom | January 13, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Green Shipping

AJOT Newsroom | January 12, 2026

Albany Port Railroad welcomes new Tier 4 locomotive

Upgrades to the Port RR’s fleet line up with environmental initiatives throughout the Port of Albany

Canadian National files with regulator for more details on Union Pacific-Norfolk deal

Reuters | January 12, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Canadian National on Monday said it filed a motion with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board asking the agency to order Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to disclose more details tied to their proposed merger agreement.

Rail freight transport is a key competitive advantage for Germany’s seaports

AJOT Newsroom | January 09, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

The conference made clear that demand for high-performance port infrastructure and for reliable, efficient rail connections continues to grow. Participants were also united in their view that efficient rail links will remain a decisive factor for the future competitiveness of Germany’s seaports. At the same time, the challenge of meeting these growing expectations was acknowledged.

CMA CGM intermodal solutions - Mexico at your doorstep, powered by block-train

CMA CGM now offers a dedicated rail block-train solution in Mexico, linking 6 core maritime services on global trade routes directly to inland hubs from Pacific West Coast and Gulf Coast, with 4 departures a week, guaranteed weekly capacity and reduced dwell time at port terminals.

Anacostia Rail Holdings appoints Nolan as Chief Legal Officer

Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) announced that Aimee Nolan has been appointed Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately.

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Stuart Todd | January 07, 2026

Africa: US and China go head-to-head in battle for continent’s railways

Africa’s rail networks are emerging as a geopolitical battleground as the US and China invest billions to control mineral supply chains critical to defense, EVs, and clean energy...

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