Norfolk Southern

Class I Briefs: UP, NS, CPKC

Union Pacific (UP) Executive Vice President, Marketing and Sales Kenny Rocker provides a railroad status report. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) dedicates a special holiday train to support its work with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and hosts its first Customer Advisory Board meeting; and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) employees participate in the Class I’s most recent quarterly Safety Walkabout.

Class I Briefs: BNSF, NS, UP

BNSF reports record operations achievements for November and reaches another milestone with the SoCal ports. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) celebrates 50 years of excellence at its Training Center; and Union Pacific’s (UP) UPVETS resource group collects $80,000 in cash and more than 75,000 toys for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program.

Annie Adams (left) and PC Bryant of NS. (Photograph Courtesy of NS)

NS Taps Adams, Bryant for HR Leadership Roles

Norfolk Southern (NS) on Dec. 9 reported appointing Ann A. Adams as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), with responsibility for human resources and labor relations, and PC Bryant as Vice President Human Resources.

This “Giving November,” the Norfolk Southern team came together to support communities and combat housing insecurity across the 22 states it serves. (NS Photograph)

Class I Briefs: NS, CSX, UP, CPKC

Norfolk Southern (NS) honors 14 customers and suppliers for energy efficiency, innovation, and environmental stewardship, and supports communities across its 22-state network as part of its “Giving November” campaign. Also, CSX’s Sales and Marketing team earns the 2024 Excellence in Partnership Award from Saint Paul Commodities; Union Pacific (UP) is recognized for “digital engineering excellence” and celebrates Omaha Magazine’s cover story on President Beth Whited; and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) marks its Holiday Train’s first two weeks on the rails.

“Ft. Wayne Terminal’s Speak Up culture prioritizes open communication, crew member involvement in decision-making, and follow-through on issues,” said Jaspreet Pannu, General Manager, Northern Region at NS. (Photograph Courtesy of NS)

Class I Briefs: NS, UP

Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Ft. Wayne Terminal in Indiana advances a “Speak Up” culture. Also, intermodal solutions provider C.H. Robinson recognizes Union Pacific (UP) as “Railroad Carrier of the Year” for 2024.

Georgia Ports Authority is using $120 million in federal grants for electrical and rail infrastructure improvement projects. (GPA Photograph)

Small-Road Briefs: G&W, Watco

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) receives a $26.5 million federal grant for the Colonel’s Island Rail Improvements project, which is supported by Genesee & Wyoming (G&W). Also, Watco helps bring a building materials customer to Oklahoma and lands three awards for rail infrastructure projects.

Norfolk Southern’s team at the Juniata Locomotive Paint Shop in Altoona, Pa., brought predecessor railroad TAG “back to life.” (Screen grab from NS video)

Class I Briefs: NS, UP

Norfolk Southern debuts the TAG (Tennessee, Alabama, & Georgia Railway) Heritage locomotive. Also, three Union Pacific (UP) employees are recognized for their “personal advocacy to improve awareness and understanding of physical and mental health conditions.”

“G&W is pleased to be at this year's Railway Age [and RT&S] Women in Rail Conference!” the company reported via social media during the event. “Our CEO, Michael Miller, was a featured speaker today on a panel for passenger and freight rail technology and innovation. #womeninrail #railinnovation #railtechnology” (Photograph Courtesy of G&W)
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Railway Age/RT&S Women in Rail 2024 Conference Roundup

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Nov. 5-6 returned to Chicago for our second-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies, who are influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit rail industry.

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