NS’ Drake to retire, Wheeler and Evans named to key positions
Norfolk Southern Corp. announced that Timothy Drake, vice president engineering, is retiring, effective Oct. 31.
Freight
Pacer and UP enter into multi-year agreement
Pacer International, Inc., a North American freight transportation and global logistics services provider, has entered into a multi-year agreement to arrange, manage and provide intermodal freight transportation services for both automotive parts and freight-all-kinds shipments between the U.S., Mexico and Canada for Union Pacific.
Watco Transportation Services names regional VP of operations, general manager for AWRR
Chuck Littlefield has joined Watco Transportation Services as regional vice president of operations for the Gulf Region. Littlefield will be responsible for the continued development and improvement of safety, service, growth, people and efficien¬cy in all areas of the Gulf Region.
CSX, commonwealth of Pennsylvania celebrate National Gateway Phase One progress
CSX Corporation Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Ward joined federal, state and local officials from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania on October 23, to mark the midway point of progress on the first phase of projects for the National Gateway.
CN’s Robert Noorigian to retire
Robert Noorigian, vice-president of investor relations at Canadian National, will retire at the end of this year.
NS improves in 2012 Newsweek Green Rankings
In the 2012 Newsweek Green Rankings, Norfolk Southern Corporation moved up 217 spots from its 2011 ranking to 181 on Newsweek’s U.S. 500 list.
Roberts Bank Corridor Combo Project underway
Construction of the Combo Project in Surrey, B.C., Canada, an investment along the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (RBRC), is now under construction.
CN, Tundra Energy Marketing partner on crude oil car loading terminal
Canadian National and Tundra Energy Marketing Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding to construct a crude oil rail car loading terminal near Cromer, MB, Canada,
NS opens Birmingham Regional Intermodal Facility
Norfolk Southern has officially opened the $97.5 million Birmingham Regional Intermodal Facility in McCalla, Ala.
CREATE Belmont Road grade separation completed
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn joined state and local officials and representatives of Metra and BNSF on October 17 to mark the completion of the Belmont Road grade separation project in DuPage County, Ill.
Railway Association of Canada names winners of the 2012 Safety Awards
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) selected the winners of the 2012 Safety Awards. The awards were presented as part of the RAC’s Canadian Rail Summit and annual meeting held in Montreal.
OneRail writes Obama and Romney campaigns urging support of rail networks
The OneRail Coalition, an alliance of freight and passenger stakeholders, has issued letters to the Obama and Romney presidential campaigns emphasizing the importance of the nation’s rail networks.
Canadian Pacific puts together new senior operations team
Canadian Pacific assembled a new senior operations team who will lead the execution of the railroad’s new service plans.
CP’s McQuade retires, Grassby named SVP/CFO
Canadian Pacific appointed Brian senior vice–president and chief financial officer (CFO) effective November 1, 2012. Kathryn McQuade has informed the company she will retire from the role of CFO on that date.
Union Pacific to spend $8 million improving Illinois infrastructure
Union Pacific Railroad is enhancing Illinois’ transportation infrastructure by investing nearly $8 million in the rail line that runs between Villa Grove and Findlay.
Union Pacific to improve Nebraska infrastructure
Union Pacific Railroad is enhancing Nebraska’s transportation infrastructure by investing more than $29 million in the rail line that runs between Grand Island and Havens.
CREATE bridge will be 1,000th built since Gov. Quinn took office
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, joined by Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider and other state and local officials, said a plan to construct an overpass bridge at Illinois Route 38 and Kautz Road over the Union Pacific Railroad is moving forward,
Union Pacific acquires Oklahoma line
Union Pacific Railroad acquired complete ownership of a rail line in Oklahoma three decades after state officials saved what continues to be a link of commerce through the Sooner State.
INRD completes upgrades, increases speed in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana University students and Bloomington commuters will notice increased trains speeds beginning Monday, Oct. 15 on the Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) rail line that cuts through the IU campus and the balance of the city.
Massachusetts accepts “keys” to Framingham/Worcester line from CSX
In Massachusetts, an agreement with CSX Corporation was completed that paves the way for increased commuter rail service expected to begin October 29, 2012 and strengthens the state’s rail freight network to support the region’s economy.