Ripple Effects of Baltimore Bridge Collapse on Rail Industry and Supply Chains
ATLANTA –– The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last week is having a ripple effect on eastern railroads and supply chains.
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Norfolk Southern Receives $8.4M to Double Length of Passing Track
ATLANTA – For a Norfolk Southern line between Macon and Atlanta, the Class I receives a $8.4 million grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation.
2021 CP Derailment Caused by Undetected Rail Flaw
Winnipeg, MANITOBA – The TSB in Canada reported an undetected rail flaw led to a broken rail and subsequent derailment of a CP train back in October 2021.
ACEC Recognizes BNSF for Engineering Honor Award; Needles Third Mainline in California
LOS ANGELES – The American Council of Engineering Companies recognized the Class I for its work on its Needles Third Mainline.
1955 To Now: Union Pacific Shares Photos of MoW Workers
OMAHA – The Class I shares three photos of Maintenance of Way workers from 1955 to today.
Bridge Collapse Shuts Down Port of Baltimore — From Our Colleagues at Railway Age
BALTIMORE – The tragic early morning collapse of the I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge, which spans the Patapsco River, following a bridge strike by a container ship weighing 95,000 gross tons, has brought the Port of Baltimore, an important trade hub, to a halt. The Port of Baltimore has suspended all vessel traffic into and out of the port until further notice. The accident is a serious blow to the port operations of both CSX and Norfolk Southern, particularly for intermodal container, automotive and coal traffic.
PUCO Approves Safety Upgrades in Columbiana County
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Norfolk Southern will install lights and gates at Putnam Street grade crossing in East Liverpool by March 2025.
Norfolk Southern Appoints Industry Veteran John Orr as Chief Operating Officer
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Wednesday the appointment of John Orr as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.
BNSF Restores Service After ‘Significant Damage’ to Rail Bridge
CANADIAN, Texas – BNSF was able to restore service to both of its main lines in the Panhandle Subdivision in north Texas on March 16th.
Norfolk Southern Appoints Corporate Communications, Compliance Leaders
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced last week that it has appointed Betsy Talton-Buck as vice president and chief communications officer, and Angie Kolar as vice president and chief compliance officer.
MDOT Announces Rail Grant to CSX For Intermodal Terminal Improvements in Detroit
LANSING, Mich. –– Earlier today, we reported on MDOT M-REP grants announced on Wednesday, March 13. Today, MDOT announced another M-REP grant –– this one for CSX improvements to the Livernois Intermodal terminal in Detroit.
City of Waterloo Receives $750,000 to ‘Lay Groundwork’ for Railyard Relocation
WATERLOO, Iowa – $750,000 from the USDOT’s NAE Program will go toward relocating a CN railyard to the outskirts of town.
NTSB Sheds Some Light on NS Derailment
LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP, Pa. –– As Railway Age reported on March 2, there was a three-train derailment on Norfolk Southern’s line just east of Steel City, Pa. along the Lehigh River.
Union Pacific’s Track Rebuild Process Drives Efficiency
OMAHA ––As efficiency is king at Union Pacific’s Englewood Yard – one of the nation’s busiest rail yards, capable of processing nearly 3,000 cars a day – Engineering craft professionals recently revamped its process for conducting routine track maintenance.
BNSF Intermodal Network Update for Friday, March 1, 2024
FORT WORTH –– BNSF released the following update about wildfire impact on intermodal traffic on its Southern Transcon.
BNSF Reduces Workforce in Nebraska and Kansas
Fort Worth, Texas –– BNSF announced this week that it was cutting some jobs at mechanical shops located in Nebraska and Kansas. However, no details about the cuts were provided, such as where they took place or the number of people involved. News reports regarding the number of layoffs differed, but it appears that at least 100 positions were cut.
Norfolk Southern completes Conneaut Bridge
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern reached a significant construction milestone in Ohio, completing a railroad bridge replacement in Conneaut. This replacement marks the completion of several major Ohio infrastructure projects undertaken in 2023, which included ones in Campbellstown and Circleville.
BNSF Receives 2024 Engineering Excellence Award
SANDPOINT, Idaho – BNSF receives a 2024 Engineering Excellence Award for the Sandpoint Junction Connector project in Idaho.
Celebrating Engineering Excellence
During National Engineers Week, we applaud our fantastic engineers who keep operations running smoothly, thanks to their creativity, expertise and dedication. BNSF team members who specialize in engineering are tackling service challenges, driving technological advancements and helping us meet the needs of our customers. Here are just a few of the many innovative team members helping to realize BNSF’s tremendous potential every day.
BNSF Settles Lawsuit With Private Landowners After 2018 Derailment
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed as of reporting, but BNSF has reportedly settled the lawsuit from the Kooima family over a 2018 derailment.