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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CSX Starts Sale for Virginia’s $3.7B Rail Initiative
CSX Corp. has closed the first phase of its $525 million rail agreement with Virginia for the commonwealth’s $3.7 billion initiative to improve passenger and freight rail capacity and relieve automotive traffic congestion.
Gulf Coast Service? Not So Fast, Say CSX, NS
“Unripe.” That is what CSX and Norfolk Southern (NS) have called Amtrak’s application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) asking for an order requiring the freight railroads to permit access for twice daily round-trip passenger service between New Orleans and Mobile, starting on or about Jan. 1, 2022.
Virginia, Amtrak, CSX Advance $3.7B Rail Initiative
The Commonwealth of Virginia, Amtrak, CSX and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) have finalized agreements for a $3.7 billion initiative to improve Virginia passenger and freight rail capacity and relieve automotive traffic congestion.
CSX-Pan Am Deal a “Significant” Transaction: STB
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has ruled the CSX-Pan Am merger transaction a “significant” one subject to more formal review, along with a 10-month time clock on a final decision.
Vermont Rail System Contests Pan Am/CSX Deal
The Vermont Rail System (VRS) has opposed CSX’s acquisition of the Pan Am System in a filing with the Surface Transportation Board.
Amtrak Playing Hardball With CSX, NS on Gulf Coast Service (Updated)
In a move that appears to be a pre-emptive strike, Amtrak has asked the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to intervene on its behalf if CSX and Norfolk Southern don’t cooperate on hosting proposed new service between New Orleans and Mobile.
Does ‘Chaos’ Rule the Global Supply Chain?
Shipping container shortages in Asia, traffic jams at ports, limited availability of dockworkers and truck drivers from Southern California to Singapore, higher shipping prices—all are part of a now-stretched supply chain due to the pandemic, according to a recent New York Times report. What is the impact on rail?
OmniTRAX Expanding Ohio Rail-Ready Sites
Denver-based OmniTRAX is linking with customers interested in locating in northwest Ohio.
CEO PERSPECTIVE: Railroads as a Sustainable Business
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, Jim Foote, President and CEO of CSX, discusses growing business, while practicing meaningful environmental, social and corporate governance.