Author: Andrew Corselli

LIRC, GWM to open transload facility

In an effort to expand the distribution of malted grain for the distillery and brewing industries in the northern Kentucky region, Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) and Great Western Malting Co. (GWM) have developed a new, 33-railcar transload facility.

MHSRA lauds passenger rail upgrades

The Midwest High Speed Rail Association (MHSRA) is celebrating funding commitments for new Amtrak routes and a new dedicated fund for transit projects in its home state of Illinois.

Amtrak appoints new CFO, COO

The Amtrak Board of Directors recently approved two leadership changes, as new-hire Tracie Winbigler has been tabbed to serve as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Amtrak veteran Stephen Gardner has been named Chief Operating and Commercial Officer, a new title.

NS prepares TOP21 launch

Norfolk Southern (NS) recently announced that it is preparing to unveil TOP21, its Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) operating plan.

CP sets grain record

As of the end of May 2019, Canadian Pacific (CP) set a grain record by moving 22.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of Canadian grain and grain products since the start of the 2018-2019 crop year.