Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio-12) on July 29 introduced the Rail Employee Training Modernization Act, which would allow railroads to utilize virtual instruction modules to speed the process of moving new hires through
Amtrak construction crews begin work to reactivate five Gulf Coast stations, with a groundbreaking event in Bay St. Louis, Miss. Also, NJ Transit and federal and state officials break ground on new
Freight transportation provider J.B. Hunt Transport Services (J.B. Hunt) has announced a new vessel service agreement that will increase its container count and “boost capacity for its customers.” Two new container ships
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) announced on July 27 that it has named Norfolk Southern (NS) Director of Fuel Efficiency Jamie Helmer as recipient of the 2022 John H. Chafee Environmental
CN wastewater treatment plants handle industrial wastewater generated by railyard activities, such as locomotive oil changes and exterior washes, use of industrial lubricants from locomotive repair shops, and locomotive coolants before these
HDR appoints Christopher LaTuso Transportation Market Strategy Director. Also, the Port of Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners elects Harbor Commission Vice President Sharon L. Weissman Board President; and the Conference of
Utah Transit Authority (UTA) celebrates grand opening of the new 600 South Station on its Trax system. Also, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announces universal subway wireless connectivity plan; TriMet offers unlimited one-month
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) closes out Fiscal Year 2022 (FY2022) with its busiest June ever. Also, Port Everglades sets May/June cargo records, and ITS Logistics expands Midwest operations. GPA GPA reported
Norfolk Southern (NS) in second-quarter 2022 delivered a “solid financial performance, despite network fluidity challenges,” President and CEO Alan H. Shaw said on July 27 in an earnings announcement. Revenue and volume
According to reports by Bloomberg and Streetsblog NYC published on July 25 and July 26, respectively, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) mid-year finance update shows that a combination of changing
