Class I Briefs: NS, CSX
Norfolk Southern (NS) launches Trades on Track scholarship. Also, CSX is named the 2024 Carrier of the Year by Diversified CPC and Highroad Consulting and provides tablets for Train and Engine (T&E) employees.
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Class I Briefs: UP, BNSF, CSX
Union Pacific (UP) links to the new Capital Area Rail Terminal in Jefferson City, Mo., and signs a historic lease agreement for Colorado’s Moffat Tunnel, replacing the original 1926 lease. Also, BNSF honors its 2024 Employees of the Year in Fort Worth, Tex.; and CSX celebrates three employees whose “outstanding commitment to strong attendance” has earned them new cars.
People News: Indiana Rail Road, OLI
The Indiana Rail Road Co. (INRD) promotes Brian Jonaitis to Vice President of Business Development. Also, Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) welcomes six new Board of Director members.
Commentary
Western Railroads Getting Leaner and Fitter
The past couple of weeks you may have noticed that BNSF and Union Pacific have been running an increasingly tight ship as they shake off the last vestiges of winter and some
Class I Briefs: NS, CSX
Norfolk Southern (NS) supports a new public safety training center in Atlanta. Also, one CSX employee’s smart safety solution enhances workplace practices.
CSX Signalman, Boilermakers Ratify Five-Year Deals
CSX on April 30 reported securing the ratification of new five-year collective bargaining agreements with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Forgers & Helpers (IBB).
Class I Briefs: CSX, NS
CSX is recognized as a United Way of Northeast Florida “Champion of Change.” Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) volunteers stretch across 650 miles for Earth Day.
Railway Age 2025 Readers’ Influential Leaders
Railway Age is pleased to present the sixth-annual “Readers’ Influential Leaders” program honorees.
People News: BLET, Benesch
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National President Eddie Hall will retire, effective May 1. Also, Benesch welcomes Paul Rathgeber, MPA, as Director of Public Projects in the company’s Railroad Division.
CSX Adds 18 Rail-Served Properties to ‘Select Site’ Program
CSX on April 23 announced its latest group of high-ranking properties to receive CSX Select Site designation under the industrial development program. Eighteen sites across 12 states have earned a Gold, Silver or Bronze rating based on an evaluation of a wide range of site characteristics.