October 24, 2025 – The Senate Commerce Committee examined maritime-related nominations this week, with senators raising concerns about U.S. shipbuilding capacity, workforce shortages, and the administration’s approach to maritime policy.
October 17, 2025 – Cities facing financial, political, and ridership pressures are increasingly choosing lower-cost, flexible bus rapid transit over light rail and streetcars, signaling a shift in urban mobility investment priorities.
September 19, 2025 – The Eno Center for Transportation will host a focused roundtable on the future reliability of the U.S. freight network on October 1.
September 5, 2025 – BNSF and CSX have announced a new coast-to-coast intermodal services partnership that expands connections between western and eastern U.S. markets, offering shippers faster, more reliable options while avoiding the regulatory hurdles of a full merger.
August 15, 2025 – UP’s purchase of Norfolk Southern could create a modern coast-to-coast railroad empire, but it’s not the first time America has spanned the continent by rail.
July 31, 2025 – On Thursday, Eno issued a report entitled “Freight Rail for the 21st Century: Opportunities for Mode Shift to Improve Efficiency and Resiliency.”
July 23, 2025 – At a Wednesday hearing, the Senate EPW Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure examined proposals to improve U.S. transportation systems, focusing on increasing state flexibility in federal funding and enhancing safety for students traveling to school.
July 18, 2025 – President Trump’s nominees to head three transportation safety administrations (FMCSA, NHTSA, PHMSA) had their Senate confirmation hearing this week.
July 11, 2025 – A primer on sources of federal funding and financing for railroad investment programs.
June 20, 2025 – A June 18 hearing in the Senate looked at rail infrastructure needs to be addressed in the next surface transportation reauthorization bill.