PRPA Achieves Cargo Milestone in 2024 During Expansion Phase
Amid a year of historic expansion, the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) moved 23.1 million metric tons of cargo in 2024, reflecting a 1% decline compared to 2023.
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Railway Age’s 2025 ‘Fast Trackers’ 25 Under 40 Honorees
Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program.
CN, KLW Partner on Hybrid Locomotive
CN has deployed a new medium-horsepower hybrid electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW). The 3,200-hp hybrid unit, numbered 7100, is based on a CN low-horsepower diesel-electric locomotive operating
People News: Amtrak, CTA, RAC
Amtrak Executive Vice President of Capital Delivery Laura Mason earns Woman of the Year title from the Washington, D.C. chapter of WTS (WTS-DC). Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) appoints an interim President; and Railway Association of Canada (RAC) taps a new leader.
Unifor Members Vote in Favor of Strike Action Against CPKC
Unifor members of Local 101R at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have voted “overwhelmingly” in favor of strike action, with 99% of members voting in support, if a deal is not reached
IANR M/W Employees Join BMWED
Iowa Northern (IANR) railroaders have signed on with the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union reported Jan. 13.
Transit Briefs: Brightline, SunRail, Calgary Airport Rail Connection, Metrolinx
Brightline partners with Porter Airlines to offer travelers a special promotion. Also, Central Florida municipalities are now paying for SunRail operations; Calgary releases its preferred route for the proposed Calgary Airport Rail Connection; and Premier Doug Ford directs Metrolinx to study expanding GO Transit service along the Kitchner and Milton lines by diverting freight rail lines.
Kentucky Seeks Input on Statewide Rail Plan
Kentucky’s transportation officials are completing the 2024 Statewide Rail Plan and invite the public to provide feedback to help guide freight and passenger rail planning and project development needs through 2045.
Class I Briefs: CSX, CN
CSX Police Special Agent Michael Johnson is honored with the 2024 New York Operation Lifesaver (NYOL) Volunteer Service Award. Also, CN and Grenada Railroad (GRYR) problem solve together to provide uninterrupted client service.
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Empowering Indigenous First Responders
Steven Santelli and Brie Ferguson gather firefighting safety gear that will help communities protect their loved ones