IRSE-NAS Hosting AGM, Booth 215 at Railway Interchange

The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers North American Section (IRSE-NAS) is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) May 21, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EDT, at the Railway Interchange 2025 Exhibition in Indianapolis. The

Pictured: Central Appalachia Inland Port at Prichard (CAIPP) in Wayne County, W.Va. (R.J. Corman Photograph)

R.J. Corman Leases Former Heartland Intermodal Gateway Property (UPDATED)

The Wayne County Commission has signed a contract to lease the former Heartland Intermodal Gateway property in Prichard, W.Va., to private railroad company R.J. Corman Railroad Group. R.J. Corman took over the

IANA: Intermodal Challenged in 2Q23

Total intermodal volumes fell 10.4% year-over-year in second-quarter 2023, according to a recent report by the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA). All segments showed declines, including domestic containers, down 6.3%; international containers, down 13.2%; and trailers, down 20.1%.

Future site of Ridley Island Export Logistics Project (RIELP) (CNW Group/Prince Rupert Port Authority)

Intermodal Briefs: PRPA, ITS Logistics, POLB

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) begins construction on C$750 million Ridley Island Export Logistics Project (RIELP). Also, ITS Logistics releases its October forecast; and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) achieves its strongest September on record.

“The STC grant funds are dedicated to provide the financial resources to improve South Dakota’s freight railroad infrastructure, which is vital to the continued growth and development of our economy,” said Joel Jundt, Secretary South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT).

South Dakota Railroad Board: $58.8MM Allocated Through STC Grant Program

South Dakota Railroad Board members on Oct. 18 approved grant request applications for several projects for use of the FY2022 and FY2023 allocation of Special Transportation Circumstances (STC) grant funds. The STC

NS, BRS Partner to Enhance Safety

Norfolk Southern (NS) and the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) on Oct. 19 announced a partnership to create the Signal Safety Collaboration initiative, a one-year pilot program developed with input from the

CSX 3Q23: ‘Improving Sequential Trends’

The third quarter of 2023 for CSX saw a few significant and continuing performance and service improvements in a market best described as challenging. Third-quarter 2023 operating income of $1.30 billion decreased

UP3Q23: ‘Operationally, We Gained Momentum’

Union Pacific results for 2023’s third quarter reflected a drop in carloadings and a slight operating ratio uptick, and improvements in service quality, safety and equipment utilization. “We faced many challenges in

Sam Macedonio (center) has been promoted to BNSF VP Labor Relations, following Rob Karov’s retirement. Melissa Beasley Coke becomes AVP Labor Relations.

Karov Stepping Down as BNSF VP Labor Relations

BNSF Vice President Labor Relations Rob Karov is retiring after more than 30 years of service. Succeeding him is Sam Macedonio, the Class I railroad told Railway Age on Oct. 19.

(CSX Photograph)

CSX, BRS Reach Paid Sick Leave Agreement

CSX on Oct. 19 reported that a paid sick leave agreement has been ratified with the Seaboard Coast Line (SCL) property for the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS).

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