(CN Photograph)

Canadian Regulator Rules on Grain ‘Entitlements’

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) on Dec. 24 ruled that Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) was above and CN was below their respective maximum grain revenue entitlements for the crop year 2023–24.

(CSX Photograph)

STB Revises Class I Employment-Data Reporting

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Dec. 20 extended the Class I’s employment-data reporting through Dec. 31, 2025, but is reducing the collection scope. On April 26-27, 2022, the STB held a public hearing

CN, Unifor Ratify Collective Agreements

CN has announced that its new four-year tentative collective agreements with Unifor were formally ratified by employees on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

People News: NS, TNW Corporation

Norfolk Southern (NS) names Felismina “Mina” De Oliveira as Vice President Enterprise Resources. Also, TNW Corporation appoints Dan Blank to Director of Sales.

CN customers, suppliers and supply chain partners are recognized for their “leadership in sustainability.” (CN Photograph

Class I Briefs: CN, CSX/UP

CN recognizes customers, suppliers, and supply chain partnerships for their commitment to sustainability, and joins Clean Fuels Alliance America. Also, CSX and Union Pacific (UP) earn spots on Newsweek magazine’s “2025 America’s Most Responsible Companies” list.

ASLRRA, AAR File Amicus Brief in Support of Railroads Suit Against TSA

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) on Dec. 4 filed an amicus brief in support of petitioners CN and the Illinois Central Railroad

“This is our second installation of Routemaster™ for CN, and it provides our customer with a full complement of hardware and software upgrades, including performance statistics and routing analysis,” Trainyard Tech President John Aliberti said. (Trainyard Tech Image)

Supply Side: ENSCO Rail; Trainyard Tech, LLC

ENSCO Rail delivers its second heavy-duty hi-rail truck to Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). Also, Trainyard Tech, LLC lands a rail yard route-control system order from CN.

Pictured: Unifor’s CN members. (Courtesy of Unifor)

UPDATE: CN, Unifor Reach Tentative Agreement

CN on Dec. 9 reported reaching a tentative four-year collective agreement with Unifor.

Commentary

Getting There: Blended Dwell and Velocity Now Best Since 4Q20

The 2022 Service Crisis is still too fresh in the minds of rail customers, inhibiting share recapture from trucks, and this will remain the case for some time. However, the fact is

(Photograph Courtesy of Savage)

Savage Opening Transload at Ontario’s Thorold Multimodal Hub

Savage on Dec. 4 reported that it is opening a new transload facility in Ontario, Canada.

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