Two months after the Canadian Industrial Relations Board’s (CIRB) order imposing binding arbitration between CN and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), CN is reporting that both parties have recently agreed on
“During the third quarter, we delivered strong performance across the operations of our unrivaled North American network, despite dealing with a number of temporary headwinds,” said CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel
CSX on Oct. 22 reported reaching new five-year tentative collective bargaining agreements with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and National Conference of Firemen & Oilers (NCFO) and ratifying an agreement
Wabtec “delivered another strong quarter” for the three months ending Sept. 30, 2024, with continued growth in sales, margin, earnings and operating cash flow, said President and CEO Rafael Santana, who noted during an Oct. 23 financial report that “continued progress on expanding our backlog reinforces our ability to drive profitable growth ahead, consistent with our long-term guidance.”
“Our scheduled operating plan demonstrated its resilience in the third quarter, allowing us to adapt our operations to challenges posed by [Jasper] wildfires and prolonged labor issues,” CN President and CEO Tracy
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) welcomes seven new State Coordinators. Also, Jennifer C. Lewis joins CDM Smith as Transportation Group Director for North America; and Syrees Gillens Oliver is a new Public Engagement and Communications Leader at HNTB.
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases its 2024 annual report. Also, a new agreement between Maryland’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Department of Housing and Community Development accelerates transit-oriented development opportunities; Metrolinx adds trips to the GO rail network’s Milton Line; Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) earns top credit ratings; and Phoenix (Ariz.) Valley Metro’s new fare system offers cash payment options.
CSX on Oct. 21 released a special video honoring Locomotive Engineer Delmar Browning, who is not only retiring after 47-1/2 years of service but also passing the throttle to his son Bryce, who is continuing the “family legacy” in the Class I railroad’s training program.
Ports of Indiana and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture sign a Memorandum of Understanding to boost agriculture trade and container shipping. Also, Port of Los Angeles handles a record number of TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) in September; and Oregon International Port of Coos Bay secures a $25 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant.
Wabtec on Oct. 21 reported that it will supply Evolution Series ES44ACi locomotives to Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ, Kazakhstan National Railway) under a $405 million agreement.