Canadian Port Shutdowns Underway Likely to Bring Economic Headwinds
BRITISH COLUMBIA and MONTREAL ––
A lockout on western Canadian ports. A strike on two eastern Candian ports. Not a good situation for early November.
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Norfolk Southern Names Joe Carpenter Vice President Law
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern Corporation announced the appointment this week of Joseph H. Carpenter IV as Vice President Law. Carpenter brings more than 22 years of experience in the rail industry, with expertise in managing complex litigation and driving strategic legal initiatives.
Canadian Ports Face Striking Workers
MONTREAL –– This week, workers at two Montreal ports went on strike, and most port terminals in British Columbia face a walkout early next week.
BNSF Rail Talk: New Bridges Over Troubled Waters
FARGO, N.D. – From BNSF’s Rail Talk, Mike Pagel writes about bridge construction in the Fargo, North Dakota/Moorhead, Minnesota region.
STB Approves Transaction That Creates New CPKC-CSX Class I Connection Linking Mexico, Texas and the U.S. Southeast
CALGARY, Alberta and JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Canadian Pacific Kansas City, CSX Corporation (CSX) and Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) today said the Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved CSX’s and CPKC’s respective applications regarding their acquisition of the rail lines operated by G&W’s Meridian & Bigbee Railroad, L.L.C. (MNBR), which will result in the creation of a new direct CPKC-CSX interchange connection in Alabama.
BNSF Crews in Minnesota Solve Another Dam Problem
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – From BNSF’s Rail Talk, Susan Green writes about BNSF’s solution to a roadbed drainage issue.
Canadian Federal Court of Appeal Gives Green Light to Toronto Intermodal Hub
TORONTO –– Canadian National has won approval from a Federal Court of Appeal to proceed with the construction of a large intermodal hub.
SMART-MD Members Ratify Agreements with BNSF, CSX, and Norfolk Southern
ATLANTA –– SMART-MD has ratified agreements with BNSF, CSX, and NS.
Bridge Issue on Norfolk Southern Mainline Suspends Amtrak Crescent Service South of Atlanta
ATLANTA –– A bridge issue on the NS mainline has suspended Amtrak Crescent service south of Atlanta through at least today (Thurs., 10/3.)
California Governor Gives State More Control in Addressing Issues on LOSSAN Corridor
SACRAMENTO –– The ongoing challenges with the LOSSAN Corridor, the 351-mile stretch of railroad running from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, are going to see increased attention from the state’s Secretary of Transportation.
Dockworkers Are On Strike, Threatening Movement of Goods Through Major U.S. Ports
ATLANTA — Dockworkers at major ports along the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States went on strike at Midnight Tuesday, October 1.
CSX and Norfolk Southern Each Donate $100,000 to Red Cross Relief Efforts
JACKSONVILLE & ATLANTA –– CSX and Norfolk Southern have each donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts needed in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Storm Helene Impacts on Infrastructure: CSX, Norfolk Southern (UPDATED 10/3)
ATLANTA – Class Is CSX and Norfolk Southern give service bulletin updates on the status of rail infrastructure throughout the southeast after Hurricane Helene made landfall.
Norfolk Southern Names Brian Barr Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer
ATLANTA –– PRN NewsWire reported that Norfolk Southern Corporation has named Brian Barr as Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer. In this role, Barr will lead mechanical operations across the company’s 22-state network, reporting to Chief Operating Officer John Orr.
NS Fires Shaw, Nag; Names George CEO (Updated with Commentary and Analysis)
ATLANTA –– Less than a week after a still-unknown person or persons at Norfolk Southern contacted CNBC and other media outlets alleging that President and CEO Alan H. Shaw was engaging in an “inappropriate workplace relationship” with another employee—setting off an internal investigation—the NS Board of Directors fired him and the company’s Executive Vice President Corporate Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Nabanita C. Nag.
Railroads Preparing for and Dealing With Tropical Storm Francine
ATLANTA –– Three Class I railroads have issued sevice alerts in association with the landfall of Tropical Storm Francine.
Union Pacific Combats Nebraska’s ‘Brain ‘Drain’
OMAHA –– Retirement of experienced people, along with the challenges of finding those who wish to join the industry have plagued the railroads for several years. Union Pacific has decided to do something about it.
City Officials Approve Letter of No Objection for Sioux City Rail Bridge Rebuild
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – After two controlled blasts of the collapsed rail bridge in August, the city council has taken steps to begin its replacement.
WATCH: UP’s Aerial Solution to Vegetation Management
LUFKIN, Texas – Union Pacific uses helicopters to manage vegetation across its network.
CN, CPKC Lock Out Employees, Move Toward Network Shut Downs
ATLANTA –– Although labor issues are not on our beat, we would be remiss in not reporting the situation that’s taking place in Canada right now. Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor of Railway Age, filed this report today.