Railway Age 2021 Readers’ Influential Leaders
Railway Age is pleased to present the results of its second annual Readers’ Influential Leaders program.
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Cowen Surveys Find ‘Encouraging’ Shipper Business Outlook
Two first-quarter 2021 surveys of rail shippers on pricing and business outlook as well as equipment needs conducted by Cowen and Company analysts Jason Seidl (Managing Director and Railway Age Wall Street Contributing Editor), Matt Elkott and Elliot Alper indicate that, compared with the previous quarter, Class I railroad customers are anticipating somewhat higher rate increases, and a slight decline in new railcar demand.
For CN, 13 Consecutive Months of Record Grain Hauls
Despite “challenging conditions” during first-quarter 2021, CN reported delivering record Canadian grain movements in March, for the 13th consecutive month.
Watco Expanding Rail Portfolio
CN and Watco have reached an agreement on the sale of rail lines in Northern Ontario, Wisconsin and Michigan, the companies reported March 30.
CEO PERSPECTIVE: Improving Customer Supply Chain Visibility
As part of a special series in Railway Age’s March 2021 issue, 11 North American railroad CEOs address the daunting challenges the freight rail industry faces as the 21st century enters its third decade—from operations and technology to marketing and growth. Here, JJ Ruest, President and CEO of Canadian National Railway Company, covers delivering a seamless experience for the whole supply chain.
CN Continues Record-Breaking Grain Haul Pace
CN shipped more than 2.28 million metric tonnes (MMT) of Canadian grain and processed grain products via carload in February—setting a new volume record for the 12th straight month, despite challenging weather conditions.
CN Updating ESG Strategy
CN is undertaking four Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives that the railroad reports are in line with emerging best practices and were informed with input from investors, customers, employees and local communities.
People News: NS Appoints Cary VP Ops Efficiency; WSP US Names Waldt Director
Norfolk Southern (NS) and consultancy WSP US have added new executives to their rosters.
CN’s ‘Sustainable Family’
CN has teamed with a youth-focused Canadian environmental organization to expand EcoConnexions, its employee engagement program on sustainability.
Railway Age’s 2021 ‘20 Under 40’
RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2021 ISSUE: Railway Age is honoring 20 “Fast Trackers” from a pool of more than 100 strong nominations for this year’s 20 Under 40 awards program.