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
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
The Jacksonville Port Terminal Railroad (JXPT) officially began services on March 8.
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.
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.
Norfolk Southern today opened a new locomotive maintenance and repair facility in Chicago, enhancing its services in the largest U.S. rail hub.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Norfolk Southern on Jan. 24 named six people to new Vice President positions and duties, and announced the retirement of two long-time executives.