Author: Carolina Worrell

Class I Briefs: CSX, NS

CSX is recognized as a United Way of Northeast Florida “Champion of Change.” Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) volunteers stretch across 650 miles for Earth Day.

Passenger Service Returning to New River Valley

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA), joined by Norfolk Southern (NS) and state and local leaders, on April 24 broke ground on the New River Valley Rail Project in Christiansburg, Va. The project is part of VPRA’s Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) initiative and encompasses railroad infrastructure that will allow the Authority to extend its Amtrak Virginia service from Roanoke to Christiansburg and return passenger rail service to the New River Valley for the first time since 1979.

NCCC, IBB Ratify National Agreement

The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) on April 25 announced that members of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (IBB) have voted to ratify a national collective bargaining agreement, marking the eighth national agreement ratified in the 2025 bargaining round.

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, LA Metro

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) continues to enhance safety and security efforts. Also, LA Metro announces that the LAX/Metro Transit Center Station will open to the public on June 6.

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People News: BLET, Benesch

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National President Eddie Hall will retire, effective May 1. Also, Benesch welcomes Paul Rathgeber, MPA, as Director of Public Projects in the company’s Railroad Division.

CSX Adds 18 Rail-Served Properties to ‘Select Site’ Program

CSX on April 23 announced its latest group of high-ranking properties to receive CSX Select Site designation under the industrial development program. Eighteen sites across 12 states have earned a Gold, Silver or Bronze rating based on an evaluation of a wide range of site characteristics.