Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd. (Trigon) on Nov. 10 announced plans to redevelop a portion of its existing coal facilities at the CN-served Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia for Canadian LPG (liquified petroleum gas) exports.
RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2023 ISSUE: Since 2017, Railway Age has celebrated women leaders who break down barriers and create opportunities for the next generation. This year, 23 honorees and five honorable mentions were selected from more than 100 Women in Rail awards candidates by judges Barbara Wilson and KellyAnne Gallagher, with input from the Railway Age staff. These visionaries from all levels of North American railroading are not only excelling in their respective fields, but also making an impact in the historically male-dominated freight, transit and supply sectors; supporting and inspiring more women to join the industry; and serving their communities. Congratulations to these women whose accomplishments are presented here.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. on Nov. 1 entered into a partnership with CN involving G&W’s Cape Breton & Central Nova Scotia Railway (CBNS). CN will acquire a stake in CBNS and manage
Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) Patricia Bouchard is recognized by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) partners with Junior Achievement (JA) to inspire the future workforce.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Oct. 26 joined Department of Transportation and Development Sec. Eric Kalivoda, Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner and other officials to sign a development agreement that will advance the return of intercity passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, La.
CN issued its third-quarter 2023 earnings after Wall Street’s closing bell on Oct. 24, reporting declines in revenues and operating income. The results were impacted by “continued weakness in consumer demand, external disruptions and unfavorable fuel surcharge lag,” the Canadian Class I said. However, the railroad is “primed for the rebound,” according to President and CEO Tracy Robinson.
VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) President and CEO Mario Péloquin says the federal government “should move toward giving VIA Rail trains formal right of way on the tracks over freight trains,”
CN on Oct. 23 announced that it has renewed and expanded a five-year transportation agreement with utilities company AltaGas, leveraging the Class I railroad’s exclusive access to the Port of Prince Rupert.
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 Association of American Railroads (AAR) on Oct. 18 reported that Andy Ash, retired Director of Dangerous Goods at the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), and 27 shippers have earned industry awards for their commitment to the safe transport of hazardous materials (hazmat).