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.
ATLANTA –– Less than a week after a still-unknown person or persons at Norfolk Southern contacted CNBC and other media outlets alleging that President and CEO Alan H. Shaw was engaging in an “inappropriate workplace relationship” with another employee—setting off an internal investigation—the NS Board of Directors fired him and the company’s Executive Vice President Corporate Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Nabanita C. Nag.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved safety upgrades in Stark County.
ATLANTA –– The Wall Street Journal has reported that Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw is expected to step down from his role amid an investigation into allegations of potential misconduct—“an inappropriate workplace relationship.” Various news reports, beginning with CNBC, said that the NS board of directors had hired outside legal counsel to investigate the matter; the railroad has confirmed that.
CHARLOTTE — As North Carolina continues to lead southeastern states in the provision of Amtrak and other rail service, Charlotte is looking to add a commuter line.
In this not-to-be-missed session at the Women in Rail 2024 conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, illuminating new research on the underrepresentation of women of color in railroad engineering will be
Today’s professional journey is about more than doing a job well. AI-based candidate selection, social media prevalence, and revised work/life balance expectations are just a few of the elements to take into consideration as you advance your career.
What is Beth Whited’s backstory? How can her journey to becoming the first female president in Union Pacific’s history and the lessons she’s learned along the way help you in your career? Learn more during the kick-off session with Whited at the Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail Conference, taking place Nov. 5-6 in Chicago.
Attendees of the 2024 Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail Conference will have the unique opportunity to explore Metra’s in-house railcar and locomotive rehab programs on Nov. 6. Guests will learn about Metra’s forward-thinking efforts to improve
ATLANTA — PR NewsWire reports that Norfolk Southern is elevating the power of technology and innovation to drive its transformative, balanced strategy as it brings onboard Anil Bhatt, a technology leader recognized for pioneering cutting-edge solutions to advance and shape the direction of enterprises.
Allyship and inclusivity aren’t just buzz words. They not only translate directly into the recognition of an individual’s or project’s contribution to the organization or community at large, but also mean fostering
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved safety upgrades in Clinton, Franklin, Summit, and Wayne counties.
Norfolk Southern on June 17 released its 2024 Midyear Report on Safety Accomplishments (download below), which summarizes the railroad’s organizational actions, safety improvements and partnerships enacted in the past 16 months.
CHICAGO – CREATE Program partners announced Norfolk Southern selected TranSystems to provide construction management services for its Pullman Junction Interlocking Improvement Project (EW3-Segment A).
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, June 2024 issue: Here are ten of the most impressive rail infrastructure projects across North America in 2024.
The votes from Norfolk Southern’s May 9 42nd Annual Meeting Shareholders have been tabulated and the results are clear. Following a months-long proxy battle launched by activist investor Ancora Holdings Group and
INDIANAPOLIS –– The Ports of Indiana on April 23 reported that United Steel Supply LLC will invest up to $10 million to open a steel processing and painting facility at its rail-served Jeffersonville, Ind., location on
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Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr discuss their joint strategy and vision for improving service and safety and enabling business growth with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono.
Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr discuss their joint strategy and vision for improving service and safety and enabling business growth with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono.
