Rail Insights 2017 – Conference Agenda
June 7 & 8, 2017 | Union League Club Chicago | Chicago, IL Conference Agenda Platinum Sponsor: MPL Innovations Wednesday, June 7 8:00 Registration | Continental Breakfast 9:00 Opening
Norfolk Southern
Watco debuts new Jaxport railroad
The Jacksonville Port Terminal Railroad (JXPT) officially began services on March 8.
Coal leads weekly rail traffic gains
Coal led all gainers as rail traffic in the U.S. totaled 521,607 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending March 4, up 1.8 percent from the same week in 2016.
January boxes surge at Port of Savannah
Containerized trade through the Port of Savannah grew 16.2% to 331,468 TEUs in January, a record month for tonnage, and another sign of strengthening box growth in the new year at U.S. ports.
VIDEO: In Chicago, Norfolk Southern opens locomotive repair center
Norfolk Southern today opened a new locomotive maintenance and repair facility in Chicago, enhancing its services in the largest U.S. rail hub.
Port of Virginia: Record TEUs as terminal expansion begins
The Port of Virginia set a record for monthly volume, 228,516 TEUs in January, an increase of 18.5% from the same month the previous year, and up 8% year-to-date.
New Orleans Public Belt for sale
A private operator is being sought for the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, which operates more than 100 miles of track connecting to six major railroads in the Crescent City.
Building American business: NS shows how it’s done
Norfolk Southern reported Jan. 26 that it assisted 71 industries in locating or expanding their businesses along its rail lines in 2016. The 58 new and 13 expanded industries represent an investment of $4.0 billion by NS customers.
NS finishes 2016 on a strong note
Norfolk Southern on Jan. 25 reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 financial results reflecting better income and earnings and a record-low operating ratio, compared to 2015.
NS elevates six to VP
Norfolk Southern on Jan. 24 named six people to new Vice President positions and duties, and announced the retirement of two long-time executives.