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(Norfolk Southern Photograph, Left; BNSF Photograph, Right)

NS Extends Tentative Agreements to Nine Unions, BNSF to Six

A week after Norfolk Southern (NS) and BNSF separately reported reaching tentative, five-year collective bargaining agreements with four unions, the Class I’s announced forging similar agreements with more: NS with another five unions (for a total of nine) and BNSF with another two (for a total of six).

CSX educated Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) on what it’s like to be a railroader during his visit to the Southover Yard in Savannah, Ga.—including how to throw a switch. Carter is pictured (right) with CSX Conductor Kevin Cook. (Screen Shot of CSX Video)

Class I Briefs: CSX, NS (UPDATED 8/30)

CSX is part of the “Take Buddy to Work Day” initiative. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) is recognized by Reuters Automotive D.R.I.V.E. 2024 for emission reduction efforts and has made its final RoadRailer run.

(Matthew Peacock Photograph, Courtesy of SC Ports)

SC Ports Sets Cargo Volume Records in July

South Carolina (SC) Ports reported that July cargo volumes at the Port of Charleston were up 8% over the prior-year period, and that both inland ports continued to have “stellar cargo growth,” handling a combined 21,013 rail moves in July, up 19% from last year.

Transit Briefs: Amtrak Virginia, Amtrak/NJ Transit, SEPTA, WMATA

Amtrak Virginia begins service to the Newport News Transportation Center. Also, Amtrak and NJ Transit announce a series of actions that both companies will take following a spike of service disruptions in New Jersey and New York Penn Station during May and June; the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) enhances safety measures for the new school year; and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Board of Directors approves a new four-year contract with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 689.

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