Dockworkers Are On Strike, Threatening Movement of Goods Through Major U.S. Ports
ATLANTA — Dockworkers at major ports along the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States went on strike at Midnight Tuesday, October 1.
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CSX and Norfolk Southern Each Donate $100,000 to Red Cross Relief Efforts
JACKSONVILLE & ATLANTA –– CSX and Norfolk Southern have each donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts needed in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Storm Helene Impacts on Infrastructure: CSX, Norfolk Southern (UPDATED 10/3)
ATLANTA – Class Is CSX and Norfolk Southern give service bulletin updates on the status of rail infrastructure throughout the southeast after Hurricane Helene made landfall.
Norfolk Southern Names Brian Barr Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer
ATLANTA –– PRN NewsWire reported that Norfolk Southern Corporation has named Brian Barr as Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer. In this role, Barr will lead mechanical operations across the company’s 22-state network, reporting to Chief Operating Officer John Orr.
Jeffrey Watson Presented With RT&S ‘Engineer of the Year’ Award at AREMA
LOUISVILLE, Ky. –– Jeffrey Watson was presented with the Railway Track & Structures 2024 Engineer of the Year Award at the annual AREMA meeting last week. RT&S Editor David C. Lester presented Watson with the award during the opening of the General Session on Monday, Sept. 16.
Three Additional Projects Approved for Ohio Grade Crossing Elimination Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved three additional projects for the Ohio Grade Crossing Elimination Program.
$1M Grant and $750K Loan Approved for CCET Project
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved a $1 million grant and a $750,000 loan to Regional Rail, LLC for the Cincinnati Eastern Railroad (CCET).
PUCO Approves Safety Upgrades in Stark County
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved safety upgrades in Stark County.
Railroads Preparing for and Dealing With Tropical Storm Francine
ATLANTA –– Three Class I railroads have issued sevice alerts in association with the landfall of Tropical Storm Francine.
North Carolina Railroad Company Announces New Director of Economic & Business Development
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) welcomes Patrick Pierce, certified economic developer (CEcD), as its new Director of Economic & Business Development.
City Officials Approve Letter of No Objection for Sioux City Rail Bridge Rebuild
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – After two controlled blasts of the collapsed rail bridge in August, the city council has taken steps to begin its replacement.
Jeffrey Watson Chosen to Receive RT&S Engineer of the Year Award
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.
Three Rail Crossings Scheduled for Rehabilitation in Connecticut
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.
Nicole Brewin to Lead ASLRRA Congressional Affairs Team
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.
CSX Service Restored on St. Lawrence Subdivision
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After flooding caused by storm Debby, service on the St. Lawrence subdivision has resumed.
CN Line ‘Significantly’ Damaged After Wildfire
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.
UP Replaces Ties on Rail Bridge in Omaha
OMAHA – Union Pacific has completed work on its main line in Omaha, Nebraska.
CSX Gives Storm Debby Update
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After flooding caused from storm Debby, CSX gives an update on its Northeast operations on the Albany and St. Lawrence subdivisions.
How Union Pacific Discovers, Predicts, and Resolves Track Defects
OMAHA ––(From Railway Age, August 2024 issue). With more than 32,000 miles of track covering 23 states in the western two-thirds of the U.S., those charged with inspecting and maintaining track at Union Pacific (UP) have their work cut out for them.
Watco to Operate North Bergen Transload For The New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railway Corporation
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. –– Watco has started operating a new transload facility for the New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railway Corporation (NYSW) in North Bergen, New Jersey.