Begeman Joins CSX Board

Former Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chair Ann Dawn Begeman has joined the CSX Board of Directors. Begeman’s career has spanned more than three decades in public service, primarily in the Legislative and

CSX: 2024 ‘Had its Challenges’

Focusing solely on fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 numbers, CSX experienced a difficult year—but the numbers don’t paint an accurate picture. Events beyond CSX’s control—the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, which

In January, there was low visibility and snowy conditions on BNSF’s Emporia Subdivision, which runs from Kansas City to Wellington in eastern Kansas. (BNSF Photograph)

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CSX

BNSF sees “some improved service performance” following weather challenges across its core network. Also, a CSX locomotive shop reaches a safety milestone.

Wilmington Terminal Railroad Joins SMART-TD

Wilmington Terminal Railroad, a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming (G&W), has unanimously voted to join the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers – Transportation Division (SMART-TD), the union

The Long Bridge Rail Partners joint venture of Trumbull Corp. Fay, S&B Construction, and Wagman Heavy Civil Inc. has been selected for the Long Bridge Project-South Package. (Long Bridge Project Map Courtesy of VPRA)

Transit Briefs: VPRA, TriMet, Santa Clara VTA, SEPTA

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) selects a construction partner for the Long Bridge Project-South Package. Also, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) rolls out its first two Type 6 MAX system light rail vehicles; Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is scheduling light rail rehabilitation projects for 2025; and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) reports the largest one-year drop in serious crimes in its history.

‘ONE CSX’ Commemorated in Special Livery (Updated With Video)

CSX has unveiled its latest special edition locomotive painted by the team at the Waycross, Ga., shops. “This locomotive celebrates our ONE CSX team and culture,” President and CEO Joe Hinrichs, Railway

(CSX Photograph)

CSX, BMWED Ratify Five-Year Deal

CSX employees represented by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have voted to ratify a five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Class I

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Pinsly reported Jan. 10 that its new North Florida Industrial Railroad has entered into an agreement with Columbia County, Fla., to be rail operator of the 2,622-acre North Florida Mega Industrial Park in Lake City. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. (Photograph Courtesy of Pinsley)

Small-Road Briefs: MaineDOT, Pinsly, OmniTRAX

The Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) selects an operator/maintainer for Rockland Branch Railroad. Also, a new Pinsly-owned short line enters into an agreement with Columbia County, Fla., to serve the North Florida Mega Industrial Park; and OmniTRAX contributes to 42 non-profits as part of its 2024 Good Neighbor Giving Program.

(Courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)

Kentucky Seeks Input on Statewide Rail Plan

Kentucky’s transportation officials are completing the 2024 Statewide Rail Plan and invite the public to provide feedback to help guide freight and passenger rail planning and project development needs through 2045.

R. J. Corman Railroad Wins NRC’s 2024 Small Project of the Year

R. J. Corman Railroad Services was chosen to receive NRC’s Small Project of the Year Award for its six-mile siding extension project between Wells and North Berwick, Maine for CSX.

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