Class I Briefs: CSX, NS (UPDATED 8/30)
CSX is part of the “Take Buddy to Work Day” initiative. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) is recognized by Reuters Automotive D.R.I.V.E. 2024 for emission reduction efforts and has made its final RoadRailer run.
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Executives Discuss Practical Career Advancement Advice at Women in Rail 2024
Today’s professional journey is about more than doing a job well. AI-based candidate selection, social media prevalence, and revised work/life balance expectations are just a few of the elements to take into
BNSF, NS Reach Tentative Agreements with Unions
Four months before the next collective bargaining round, BNSF and Norfolk Southern (NS) on Aug. 23 separately reported reaching tentative five-year agreements with the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division/TCU (BRC); International Association
SC Ports Sets Cargo Volume Records in July
South Carolina (SC) Ports reported that July cargo volumes at the Port of Charleston were up 8% over the prior-year period, and that both inland ports continued to have “stellar cargo growth,” handling a combined 21,013 rail moves in July, up 19% from last year.
Class I Briefs: NS, UP
Norfolk Southern’s (NS) inspection train travels across Alabama to meet railroaders. Also, Union Pacific (UP) and Utah’s Hogle Zoo collaborate on new safety signage.
Zampi Promoted to NS Senior VP Finance & Treasurer
Norfolk Southern (NS) on Aug. 20 announced that it has promoted Jason A. Zampi to Senior Vice President Finance & Treasurer.
Expansion Set for Steel Processing Plant at Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville
The Ports of Indiana on Aug. 19 reported that voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation (RFC) will invest more than $77 million on an expansion project at its rail-served Jeffersonville, Ind., location on the Ohio/Mississippi river
People News: NS, APTA
Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Assistant Vice President Workforce Experience Jason Pettway has been named to the Atlanta Business League’s 2024 Men of Influence list. Also, the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Nominating Committee selects its 2024-2025 Board Executives.
UP’s Whited Headlining 2024 Women in Rail Event
What is Beth Whited’s backstory? How can her journey to becoming the first female president in Union Pacific’s history and the lessons she’s learned along the way help you in your career? Learn more during the kick-off session with Whited at the Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail Conference, taking place Nov. 5-6 in Chicago.
Class I Briefs: NS, BNSF
Norfolk Southern (NS) hosts the Rail Coalition of Advanced Safety Technology (RailCAST) meeting in Georgia. Also, BNSF’s Hobart and Fresno facility teams in California celebrate safety achievements, and its dimensional clearance team is recognized by the Railroad Industrial Clearance Association.