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RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2023 ISSUE: Technologies that leverage AI are improving the way railroads operate and maintain equipment and infrastructure.
Norfolk Southern
Class I Briefs: NS, CSX
Norfolk Southern (NS) partners with the Idaho Forest Group (IFG) to establish a sawmill in Lamar County, Miss. Also, CSX is named a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times.
2023 Women in Rail: Innovating, Inspiring
RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2023 ISSUE: Since 2017, Railway Age has celebrated women leaders who break down barriers and create opportunities for the next generation. This year, 23 honorees and five honorable mentions were selected from more than 100 Women in Rail awards candidates by judges Barbara Wilson and KellyAnne Gallagher, with input from the Railway Age staff. These visionaries from all levels of North American railroading are not only excelling in their respective fields, but also making an impact in the historically male-dominated freight, transit and supply sectors; supporting and inspiring more women to join the industry; and serving their communities. Congratulations to these women whose accomplishments are presented here.
Rail Stakeholders Weigh in on Reciprocal Switching Proposal
The Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) comment period closed Nov. 7 for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) it issued this fall in Docket No. EP 711 (Sub-No. 2), Reciprocal Switching for Inadequate Service.
Class I Briefs: UP, NS
Union Pacific’s (UP) articulated 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy” No. 4014—one of the largest and perhaps most famous steam locomotives ever built—is readying for the Four Corners 2024 tour. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) is honored as one of the top 25 Veteran Employers by Military.com.
Commentary
A Norfolk Southern Team of Teams Effort Packages a Win
Norfolk Southern’s commitment to finding “A Better Way Forward” was put to the test when our customer and a global leader in the paper and packaging industry needed an innovative solution at their box plant.
Class I Briefs: CPKC, NS
Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) Patricia Bouchard is recognized by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) partners with Junior Achievement (JA) to inspire the future workforce.
Class I Briefs: CSX, NS
CSX hosts its first-ever TechExpo. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) completes intensive phase of environmental remediation in East Palestine, Ohio, and hires minority-owned contractors for its 47th Street Intermodal Facility project.
NS Launches AI Train Inspection Technology
Norfolk Southern (NS) on Oct. 26 announced that it is deploying Digital Train Inspection Portals to enhance rail safety across the Class I railroad’s 22-state network.
Derailment Charge Drags Down NS Earnings Again (UPDATED, TD Cowen Insight)
At Norfolk Southern (NS), income from railway operations and diluted earnings per share were down by double-digits in third-quarter 2023, reflecting a $163 million charge associated with the Feb. 3 derailment in