Ceres Terminals and JAXPORT announce long-term, $60 million investment in TraPac Jacksonville container terminal

The JAXPORT Board of Directors unanimously approved a 20-year, $60 million agreement between Ceres Terminals and JAXPORT for the lease and modernization of the TraPac Jacksonville container terminal in Jacksonville, Florida.

Pennsylvania to invest additional $246 million in Port of Philadelphia

Pennsylvania has made an additional significant investment in the Port of Philadelphia.

Norfolk Southern names McClellan, Nag to senior executive roles; Moore appointed VP & Controller

Norfolk Southern Corporation announced three promotions in executive management.

NTSB issues preliminary report on CSX freight train collision with SEPTA trolley in December

In December 2021, RT&S reported on a collision between a CSX freight train and a SEPTA trolley outside of Philadelphia. The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on its accident investigation.

Utah county says road projects are being held ‘hostage’ by Union Pacific; House bill addresses problem

The Utah state legislature will have the opportunity to negotiate through what has been called a hostage situation involving railroad crossings.

Accident in BNSF Denver yard leaves one employee dead

On Wednesday, Feb. 9, an employee died after an accident in BNSF’s Globeville yard, located in downtown Denver.

Rail Group On Air sponsored by Trinity Rail: UP’s top exec talks about the state of Class 1 company

Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with Union Pacific President and CEO Lance Fritz about current capital projects, the labor shortage, and more.

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CSX train strikes abandoned semi-truck, then derails

On Monday, Feb. 7, near Waycross, Ga., a CSX freight train with two locomotives and 39 cars struck an abandoned semi-truck, derailing a locomotive and some intermodal cars.

Shift5 Raises $50M in Series B Round to secure operational technology in critical transportation and weapon systems

Shift5 is a cybersecurity company specializing in protecting significant national security systems in the United States. The CEO of Shift5, Josh Lospinoso, recently joined Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William Vantuono and others for a cybersecurity webinar.

FRA slots track safety symposium

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is holding its first-ever Track & Roadway Workplace Safety Symposium on April 5-7 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel in Missouri; attendance is free.

RELAM announces new rental location near Sacramento, Ca.

RELAM, Inc., recently announced a new MoW equipment rental location near Sacramento, Ca..

Watch and read: Union Pacific’s new Maintenance of Way train completes maiden voyage

Part tie pickup, part brush cutter, part ditch cleaner, the new Maintenance of Way train might just be the most versatile piece of equipment in Union Pacific’s arsenal.

Steffanie Vagnozzi joins Edna A. Rice Executive Recruiters, Inc.

Edna A. Rice Executive Recruiters announced that Steffanie Vagnozzi has joined the company’s team as Executive Recruiter effective February 1, 2022.

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BNSF back in action on Calif. line following light-rail work

After a year’s absence, freight trains are back on the track in the Los Angeles County region.

TuSimple automated trucks will soon haul freight for Union Pacific Railroad

Automated trucks will soon begin hauling freight for Union Pacific in one western lane.

AAR asks for more time before reciprocal switching hearing – STB says no

STB reciprocal switching hearing will move forward as scheduled.

Norfolk Southern train derails in Bluefield, Va.

A Norfolk Southern intermodal train derailed in Bluefield, Va., Monday morning, and about 30 cars were involved.

Rail Group On Air: Siemens North America President/CEO Marc Buncher

Siemens Mobility North America President and CEO Marc Buncher talks with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono about the 2022 North American rail market.

U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tours EVRAZ NA

NRC Member EVRAZ NA hosted Senator Hickenlooper for a tour of EVRAZ Pueblo.

Canadian National announces appointment of Tracy Robinson as president and chief executive officer

Canadian National announced that it has appointed Tracy Robinson as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors, effective February 28, 2022.

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