Pittsburg, Kans.-based Watco Railroad Company Holdings, Inc. (Watco) on March 6 reported plans to add Great Lakes Central Railroad (GLC) to its short line portfolio pending approval by the Surface Transportation Board (STB). It has been an equity investor in the GLC since 2013 and now seeks ownership. The STB on May 30 instituted a proceeding.
CSX subsidiary Total Distribution Services Inc. (TDSI) rolls out an autonomous electric shuttle. Also, CN’s Symington Car team in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, advances its “air buggy”; Norfolk Southern (NS) awards more than 100 scholarships to its railroaders’ children; and the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad Museum’s celebration of the 200th anniversary of railroading kicks off with an official website.
“As the broader supply chain and global markets face a great deal of uncertainty,” South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) says it is supporting customers with “reliable service and creative solutions.”
CSX Total Distribution Services Inc. (TDSI) earlier this month received four awards for quality excellence from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) at the 132nd Damage Prevention & Freight Claims Conferences in
CSX’s Public Safety Coordination Center recognizes two dispatchers for their “dedication to clear communication and quick action” that helps keep communities safe. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) Alyth Car Shop marks a safety milestone.
A new five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has been ratified at CSX, the railroad and union reported June 11. It governs approximately 3,400 railroaders and runs through Dec. 31, 2029.
CSX on June 10 reported reaching “a new milestone,” posting a May 2025 Process Dwell Time (PDT) of 20.01 hours—a slight improvement from its previous PDT low of 20.47 hours in January
Operating data for the week of May 26 highlighted the first of the four big public holidays that typically accelerate the U.S. Class I networks, due to the temporary reduction in volume
Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Mechanical Department marks a safety milestone. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) Del Rio, Tex.-based Engineering team celebrates five years of injury-free service; and CSX reports improved service metrics.
The newest additions to Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) locomotive fleet arrive from Fort Worth, Texas. Also, BNSF reports its “best May ever” for dwell; and CSX recognizes West Virginia employees for their contributions.