NS Begins Allegheny Commons Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
PITTSBURGH – Norfolk Southern begins construction on the Allegheny Commons Pedestrian Bridge replacement project.
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Norfolk Southern Announces Six (!) America250 Patriotic Locomotive Paint Schemes
ATLANTA –– Just over one month before America’s 250th Anniversary, July 4, 2026, Norfolk Southern announces one of the most robust set of America250 locomotives yet.
BNSF Rail Talk: Employees Receive Top BNSF Honor for Making Safety a Priority for All
A highlight of BNSF’s Employees of the Year ceremony is celebrating our Safety Employees of the Year, one of our highest honors. For 2025, we recognized three outstanding leaders who are modeling the way in safety across
NS Upgrades South Kickback Track at Lamberts Point
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk Southern upgraded Lamberts Point Coal Facility’s South Kickback Track.
CSX Shares Day in the Life of a Track Supervisor
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX shared a day in the life of one of its track supervisors in its Florida Division.
BNSF Rail Talk: Washout in Washington: BNSF Teamwork Triumphs in Recovery
On March 20, extremely wet conditions on BNSF’s line near Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state caused the ground to give way, leaving track suspended above an expansive gorge. It would take days
CPKC’s Waterbody Hazard Monitoring System Awarded
CALGARY, Alberta – CPKC’s Geotechnical Engineering team developed the Waterbody Hazard Monitoring System (WHMS) to protect train movement along its network.
NS Recognizes R3 Dual Rail Gang
ATTALLA, Ala. – Norfolk Southern gave a look into the R3 Dual Rail Gang in Alabama.
Heavy Rainfall Leads to Washout on BNSF’s Stampede Subdivision (Update: 4/1)
SEATTLE – After a washout on the Stampede Subdivision, BNSF had to suspend service in the area to allow for repairs.
CSX Chattanooga Subdivision Receives Track Upgrades
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – CSX engineering teams finished track upgrades on the Chattanooga Subdivision.
Union Pacific Announces America250 Celebration Featuring President Donald J. Trump Locomotive, America250 Locomotive, and Big Boy Steam Eastern Operation
OMAHA –– Union Pacific last week announced its America250 Celebration, featuring a locomotive honoring President Donald J. Trump, an America250 locomotive, and the initial leg of the Big Boy 4014 Eastern steam tour.
Transportation Safety Board of Canada Releases Report on CPKC 2024 Yard Derailment
CALGARY, Alberta –– The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) this week released it’s report on a 2024 CPKC yard derailment.
American Chemistry Council Applauds STB Action On Reciprocal Switching
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– This week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) released a statement supporting the Surface Transportation Board’s recent proposal to promote reciprocal switching.
S-Line Rail Corridor Construction Progresses
RALEIGH – NCDOT announced construction will take place in Wake County for a high-performance passenger rail line.
CN’s Western Region Production Team Reaches Two Years Injury-Free
HOPE, British Columbia – CN’s Western Region production team has reached two years without injuries.
CSX Removes Forest Hill Rail Diamond (Updated 1/21)
CHICAGO – CSX has removed the Forest Hill rail diamond in Chicago.
Watch: CSX Completes Paving on Guilford Avenue Bridge
BALTIMORE – CSX has finished the paving on the Guilford Avenue Bridge as part of the Howard Street Tunnel project.
UP’s Robotic Welding Technology in Track Maintenance
OMAHA, Neb. – Union Pacific is utilizing robotic welding technology for track maintenance.
CSX Upgrades Willard Yard
WILLARD, Ohio – CSX completed infrastructure upgrades at Willard Yard in Ohio.
Heavy Rainfall Causes BNSF Subdivision Closures in Washington (Updated 12/22)
EVERETT, Wash. – 10 to 17 inches of rain inundated western Washington, causing moderate to major flooding along BNSF’s subdivisions with multiple out of service. Crews are working to repair damage and resume operations.