The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) and the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Office of Research, Development & Technology have shared the results of an evaluation of all Safety Culture Assessments completed on short line railroads in 2023. Five areas of strength across the railroads and five areas of opportunity were identified.
Deal for 200 rapid transit cars for the Market-Frankford Line is worth $724.3 million.
ITS Logistics on July 26 reported that “pre-retail-peak season shipping activity has brought moderate volume increases to most markets, but a lack of equipment has stressed import volumes at origin.” Additionally, “due to the overseas import origin equipment shortages, shippers are having to book into new North American entry points outside of their current supply chain network.”
Less than one year after completion of BNSF Railway’s Sandpoint Junction Connector project in northern Idaho, one can hardly tell that there was an army of workers and machinery stationed there for
The Greenbrier Companies and National Steel Car have delivered 100 new purpose-built steel coil railcars (50 units each) to Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) subsidiary Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad (CSS).
Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures are returning to Chicago for our second-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies who are significantly influencing today’s freight, passenger
“During the quarter, we demonstrated that we are leveraging our service product to secure volume growth, enhancing our safety culture, and accelerating operational improvements, while eliminating service recovery costs,” said Norfolk Southern (NS) President and CEO Alan H. Shaw during a second-quarter 2024 financial report on July 25.
Union Pacific’s second-quarter 2024 results showed increases in volume, earning and income and improvements in safety, productivity and operating ratio. “Our performance demonstrates the team’s ability to deliver strong results,” said CEO
CN elevates Matthew McClaren to Vice President, Safety. Also, the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Board elects Dr. LaVerne Lewis as its President; she is the first person of African American descent to permanently serve in the role.
CN partners with Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) to support Canada’s homeless. Also, CSX’s Corporate Communications team wins gold at the 2024 Viddy Awards; and Toyota recognizes Norfolk Southern (NS) with two leadership awards.