PTC Virtual Lab at Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern has created a virtual positive train control (PTC) lab that offers a sophisticated way to test the latest PTC technology without having to do it with live trains on the
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Bells & Whistles — Episode 11
What were the top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 4? Check out the latest episode of Bells & Whistles here. For the latest news, go to www.rtands.com.
Shippers say Class 1 railroad group raked in billions of dollars with unfair fuel surcharges
A number of Class 1 railroad companies have been hit by lawsuits involving fuel surcharges.
UPDATED: Watch video of railroad bridge collapse in Missouri; Norfolk Southern cuts rail … and service
A railroad bridge used by Norfolk Southern has collapsed into the Grand River in Missouri.
Claude Mongeau joins Norfolk Southern board of directors
Claude Mongeau has been elected a director of Norfolk Southern Corporation effective Sept. 23, Chairman, President and CEO James A. Squires announced Monday. Mongeau, 57, is former president and chief executive officer
From using biodegradable hydraulic fluid to unmanned aerial vehicles, rail projects shine during second day of AREMA conference
The education energy was flowing during the second day of the AREMA 2019 conference at Railway Interchange in Minneapolis.
Norfolk Southern may have to pay back millions in fines to coal carrier
Norfolk Southern Railway calls its situation with Drummond Coal Co. a case of buyer’s remorse. In federal court this week, the Class 1 railroad company might be the one having second thoughts.
FTR conference reviews PSR
Freightwaves is reporting the outcome of a precision scheduled railroading discussion held at the FTR 2019 Transportation Conference in Indianapolis from September 10-12. FTR is a freight transportation intelligence company with a
Port of Savannah to be even bigger player in intermodal
Transport Topics is reporting that intermodal rail service between the large Georgia Port of Savannah and Chicago is about to change significantly. Georgia Ports Authority executive director Griff Lynch recently announced that
Bells & Whistles—Episode 7
What were the top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Sept. 6? Watch the latest episode of Bells & Whistles by clicking here. For the latest news, go to www.rtands.com.
FRA report confirms Norfolk Southern derailment in Pittsburgh could have been prevented
A Norfolk Southern Railway train derailment at Pittsburgh’s Station Square last year could have been prevented. According to a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) report, a broken rail was discovered weeks before the
Dorian impacting southeastern rail operations; picture improving as storm heads north
Freightwaves is reporting that Hurricane Dorian will continue to impact Norfolk Southern and CSX customers, according to the two railroads. The Hurricane is traveling up the east coast, and the eastern U.S.
Class 1 freight heading towards a black hole, and that black hole is coal; Union Pacific cuts overall volume projections
Americans are using less coal, and Class 1 railroads are running down the track towards a wall.
NS Resident Vice President, Pennsylvania State Legislature discuss crew size
The Altoona Mirror reports that at a hearing of the Pennsylvania State House Transportation Committee in Altoona last week, Norfolk Southern Resident Vice President Rudy Husband said “It’s mystifying to me that Pennsylvania
Norfolk Southern cuts payroll at two locomotive shops, blames drop in demand for machine repair
Norfolk Southern furloughed approximately 130 locomotive shop workers, ranging from electricians to boilermakers, in Roanoke, Va. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union representative Shannon Spotswood does not think the workers released on
Norfolk Southern, officials work to try and expand passenger rail service in western Pa.
A standing room only crowd at a Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee hearing is proof that the topic of increasing passenger rail service in western Pennsylvania is a hot one.
Norfolk Southern announces new CFO; Earhart to retire
Norfolk Southern announced yesterday that Mark George has been appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Nov. 1. Mr. George succeeds Cynthia “Cindy” Earhart, who will retire from the company on
Norfolk Southern bridge will no longer be choke point in Blanchard River
Now that the widening of the riverbank along the Blanchard River in Findlay, Ohio, is complete, it’s time to add some height to the focus.
In thriving economy, Class 1s sharpening the axe when it comes to jobs
Despite record-setting second quarter growth by some Class 1 companies, employee numbers continue to drop in the railroad industry.
Norfolk Southern keeps Iron Curtain bridge in raised position
They are raising the Iron Curtain … for good.