Union Pacific Announces New Phoenix International Intermodal Terminal

OMAHA –– New service offers a sustainable, fast rail option that takes trucks off the road, reducing emissions on California and Arizona highways.

Jeff Thomas, Industrial Sales Manager, Viance

Thomas Joins Viance as Industrial Sales Manager

Viance, a Charlotte, N.C.-based provider of wood treatment technologies and services, announced Nov. 28 that it has hired Jeff Thomas as Industrial Sales Manager. He will be responsible for customer relations to service growing market demand for the company’s line of DCOI preservative products.

CSX: Failed Wheel Bearing Behind Kentucky Derailment

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. – An investigation has determined that a failed railcar wheel bearing caused the Nov. 22 CSX train derailment just north of Livingston, Ky., the Class I railroad reported Nov. 26. Sixteen cars, including two molten sulphur cars that breached and caught fire, were involved.

Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge; FORB Argues a Failure to Follow Proper Permit Process

BISMARCK, ND – The non-profit group, Friends of the Rail Bridge, appeared before the North Dakota Supreme Court on November 16th to argue against tearing down the 140-year old structure.

The Indiana Rail Road Partners With Cathcart Rail

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cathcart Rail announced it has partnered with the Indiana Rail Road (INRD) to handle its railcar interchange inspection and repair needs.

Helicopters: Norfolk Southern’s Vegetation Management Strategy

ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern’s Maintenance of Way and Structures Team utilize a helicopter as part of its vegetation management strategy.

Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves Federal Grants

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission has approved federal grants for several rail projects.

BNSF North Construction Gang Achieves 10 Injury-Free Years

FRESNO, Calif. – BNSF is celebrating its California North Construction Gang for 10 years without a single reportable injury.

J.B. Hunt, BNSF Launch New Intermodal Service

Supply chain solution provider J.B. Hunt and BNSF Railway on Nov. 7 announced the launch of Quantum, an intermodal service that accommodates the “service-sensitive” highway freight needs of customer supply chains. Ed. Note: While this story

SBCTA and BNSF Continue Construction on North First Avenue Bridge Replacement

BARSTOW, Calif. – In conjunction with BNSF, SBCTA is working to replace the North First Avenue Bridge in Barstow, California.

Union Pacific’s Switch Modernization Project; Color-Based Switch Targets

OMAHA, Neb. – Union Pacific is undergoing a switch modernization project.

NTSB Investigating Derailment in Pueblo West, Colorado

PUEBLO WEST, Colo. – The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting an ongoing investigation into a BNSF railway derailment that occurred on October 15, 2023 at around 3:24 p.m.

Del Mar Rail Realignment Workshop

DEL MAR, Calif. – The city of Del Mar will hold events for the rail relocation project on November 6th and 15th.

WATCH: Norfolk Southern’s AI Train Inspection Technology

ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern announced it will be using “Digital Train Inspection Portals” in an effort to maintain and enhance rail safety.

CN is among the Rail Climate Change Adaptation Program award recipients, and will receive C$300,000 to develop a “Climate-Induced Ground Hazard Risk Assessment Tool.” (Photograph Courtesy of CN via Twitter)

CN Releases 2023-2024 Winter Safety Plan

MONTREAL, Quebec – CN announces it has published its 2023-2024 Winter Safety Plan.

CN Service Returns Between Enterprise and Southern Canada After Fire

ENTERPRISE, Alberta – Crews have completed repairs to CN track after a fire damaged the line in August of this year.

BNSF’s Wilmar Bypass Receives 2023 America’s Transportation Award

WILMAR, Minn. – BNSF announced its rail bypass project that was completed last fall was recognized as a regional 2023 America’s Transportation Award Winner.

PUCO Approves Safety Upgrades in Allen and Fayette Counties

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, or PUCO, has approved safety upgrades in Allen and Fayette Counties.

Texas North Western Railway Receives $7.3M CRISI Grant

DALLAS, Texas – The Texas North Western Railway Company announced in a release that it has received a federal grant totaling $7.3 million.

NS, BRS Partner to Enhance Safety

Norfolk Southern (NS) and the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) on Oct. 19 announced a partnership to create the Signal Safety Collaboration initiative, a one-year pilot program developed with input from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA),

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