NS names Ledoux VP Government Affairs
Norfolk Southern (NS) has named Marque I. Ledoux vice president Government Affairs, effective Jan. 1, 2019. He will replace the retiring Bruno Maestri.
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New Norfolk Southern appointee Farrell to aid PSR implementation
Norfolk Southern made a key executive appointment as it took another step in its previously-announced plan to implement Precision Scheduled Railroading.
AAR hazmat awards honor Schoendorfer of NS, safe shippers
The Association of American Railroads announced the 2018 recipients of the Holden-Proefrock Award and the 2017 Non-Accident Release (NAR) Grand Slam Awards.
PennDOT to study Altoona to Pittsburgh passenger service
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has directed the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to again study the feasibility of passenger rail between Altoona and Pittsburgh.
Parsons named president and CEO of Iowa Interstate Railroad
Iowa Interstate Railroad, Ltd., has promoted Joe Parsons from the role of general manager to serve as president and CEO of the Iowa Interstate Railroad.
Port Authority of Allegheny County estimates Station Square Station light rail restoration still 3-4 weeks away
The Port Authority of Allegheny County believes returning light-rail service to Station Square Station in Pittsburgh, Penn., is still three to four weeks away following damage the station sustained during a freight
Trainyard Tech adds NS Conway yard
Trainyard Tech, LLC recently placed its CLASSMASTER™ Process Control System for hump yards in service at Norfolk Southern’s Conway Yard in Conway, Pa.
Port of Virginia marks expansion progress
Expansion projects at the Port of Virginia to accommodate larger ships and increased container traffic are on schedule.
SC Ports sets biggest-ever capex plans
South Carolina will spend hundreds of millions of dollars to solidify its place as the fastest-growing East Coast container gateway.
AAR, NS want clear, supportive regulatory approach to automation
The Association of American Railroads and Norfolk Southern filed comments with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on May 7 asking for a level regulatory playing field regarding automation.
NS targets $1.8B capital plan in 2018
Norfolk Southern plans a capital program of $1.845 billion in 2018, continuing what the railroad calls a balanced deployment of capital.
NCDOT’s largest rail infrastructure improvement program wraps up
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is celebrating the completion of the state’s largest program of rail infrastructure improvements after seven years.
First trains roll over Portageville Bridge
Norfolk Southern began operating trains across its new Portageville Bridge on Dec. 11, following two years of construction.