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.
ATLANTA –– The Wall Street Journal has reported that Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw is expected to step down from his role amid an investigation into allegations of potential misconduct—“an inappropriate workplace relationship.” Various news reports, beginning with CNBC, said that the NS board of directors had hired outside legal counsel to investigate the matter; the railroad has confirmed that.
ATLANTA –– From the September 2024 RT&S –– Does this election season have you down? Are you tired of the divisive chatter and ads? Do you find it exhausting to tiptoe around or even avoid political discussions with friends, family, and business associates? You’re not alone! I’m right there with you.
CARY, N.C. — PR Newswire reported that RailPulse, formed by a coalition of rail industry leaders, announced this week the launch of its new technology infrastructure that provides near real-time data and insights across the North American freight railcar fleet. The platform leverages GPS and other telematics technologies to monitor the location, condition and health of railcars, aiming to enhance safety, efficiency and visibility for rail shippers, railroads and railcar owners.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – After two controlled blasts of the collapsed rail bridge in August, the city council has taken steps to begin its replacement.
WASHINGTON –– The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) is pleased to announce that John Angel, Vice President, Compliance and Training, Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc., has joined its Board of Directors.
LUFKIN, Texas – Union Pacific uses helicopters to manage vegetation across its network.
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.
ATLANTA –– Jeffrey Watson, Vice President of Engineering at Genesee & Wyoming, has been chosen to receive the annual Railway Track & Structures Engineer of the Year Award for 2024.
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. – Beginning August 25 and lasting through early September, crews will work on replacing railroad crossings at Hartford Avenue, Jordan Lane, and Wells Road in Wethersfield.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an agreement to install automatic warning devices at a grade crossing in Henry County.
LONGVIEW, Texas ––Logistics firm Custom Inc. on Aug. 14 held a ground-breaking ceremony for a transload facility in Longview Tex., that will be served by Union Pacific (UP).
FORT FRANCES, Ontario –– A Canadian National bridge that provides a connection to Thunder Bay, Ont. collapsed this week.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– This week, the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) welcomes Nicole Brewin as the Association’s Vice President of Congressional Affairs.
NORFOLK, Va. — The Port of Virginia’s® expanded central rail yard is fully operational signaling the completion of a project giving the port the capacity to process 2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by rail annually.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After flooding caused by storm Debby, service on the St. Lawrence subdivision has resumed.
ENTERPRISE, N.W.T. – Service on CN’s line near the N.W.T.-Alberta border is disrupted due to damage inflicted by a wildfire.
OMAHA – Union Pacific has completed work on its main line in Omaha, Nebraska.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After flooding caused from storm Debby, CSX gives an update on its Northeast operations on the Albany and St. Lawrence subdivisions.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – BNSF plans to complete two controlled blasts of a collapsed rail bridge that crosses the Big Sioux River.
