Class I Briefs: CSX, NS, UP
CSX celebrates two years injury-free at its Intermodal Terminal in Tampa, Fla. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) is recognized for energy efficiency and nature-based initiatives; and Union Pacific (UP) thanks military veterans.
Author: Carolina Worrell
Report: UP CEO Vena Focused on ‘Safety and Service’
In some of his first public comments since taking the helm at Union Pacific (UP) on Aug. 14, CEO Jim Vena told investors Sept. 12 at Morgan Stanley’s 11th Annual Laguna Conference
Drake Joins RailPros as VP of Engineering Central Region
Irving, Texas-based RailPros on Sept. 12 announced that Jennifer Drake will join the company as Vice President of Engineering Central, based out of a new Chicago office.
Brightline Orlando to Officially Launch Service Sept. 22
Following multiple delays of the start of its much-anticipated Miami-to-Orlando service, Brightline has announced that service to Orlando International Airport will officially begin on Sept. 22
Transit Briefs: BART, TTC, VTA, Georgia BeltLine Corridor, CLEARSY/HART
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) announces the end of paper ticket sales, beginning Sept. 30. Also, wireless service will soon be available for all Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) riders; Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Mobility Assistance Program (MAP) has successfully been implemented; Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. starts planning study for balance of transit on the BeltLine Corridor; and CLEARSY supplies the platform screen gate monitoring system for Honolulu Area Rapid Transit (HART).
NTSB Opens Public Docket for Ongoing Investigation of Fatal UP Collision (Updated with Commentary)
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened a public docket for its ongoing investigation of the Sept. 8, 2022 accident near Imperial County, Calif., involving a Union Pacific (UP) freight train
Sasser Names Clark President of Chicago Freight Car and CF Rail Services
Sasser Family Companies on Sept. 11 announced that it has named Thomas Clark as company President of its Rail division, which includes Chicago Freight Car and CF Rail Services. Clark will report
FRA Issues Safety Bulletin Following Switching Accident
Following a Sept. 1 switching accident, which resulted in the amputation of a crew member’s leg, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a safety bulletin to “remind railroads of the importance of ensuring switching operations are conducted safely.”
CN, NS Announce New Domestic Intermodal Service
CN and Norfolk Southern (NS) on Sept. 11 announced a new domestic intermodal service linking CN-served Canadian markets with NS-served Kansas City and Atlanta, “the heart of the fast-growing manufacturing and consumer base in the Southeastern U.S.”
Class I Briefs: UP, CPKC
Union Pacific (UP) ranks seventh on the inaugural Global Top 200 Inspiring Workplaces list. Also, the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) International Grand Prix raises more than $90,000 for the Libin Cardiovascular Institute.