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Watch: CSX Unveils 21st Heritage Unit (UPDATED 11/22)

CSX has rolled out its latest heritage locomotive before pausing their production, according to President and CEO Joe Hinrichs, Railway Age’s 2025 Railroader of the Year. Hinrichs revealed via LinkedIn the Class

“From mastering railroad operations to earning their Conductor certifications at the NS Training Center, they’ve built the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in their careers,” NS said of the graduates of its Rail Transportation Management Trainee program. The railroad recently recognized nearly 50 graduates in its Atlanta, Ga., headquarters. (NS Photograph)

NS Celebrates Newest Class of Transportation Management Grads

Norfolk Southern (NS) recently recognized nearly 50 Rail Transportation Management Trainees at its Atlanta, Ga., headquarters who completed the Class I’s training program and have been placed into permanent, full-time positions across

Pictured (L to R): Union Pacific’s Craig Richardson and Christina Conlin; Norfolk Southern’s Jackie Peets; IntelliTrans’s Matt Everson; and Savage’s Josh Anders. (Photographs courtesy of the respective companies)

People News: UP, NS, IntelliTrans, Savage

Union Pacific (UP) Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Craig Richardson will retire in 2025. Also, Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Jackie Peets, a 2018 Railway Age “Fast Tracker,” is recognized

(Photograph Courtesy of NCCC)

NCCC Announces Three Tentative Union Deals

The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) recently reached tentative national collective bargaining agreements with the Transportation Communications Union (TCU), Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC), and International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail

(Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon Photograph Courtesy of Ports of Indiana)

Ports of Indiana Lands $11MM Grant for Rail Yard, Transload Facility

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded the Ports of Indiana an $11.249 million grant to construct a $16 million rail yard and transload facility at its Mount Vernon, Ind., location, the closest

“We anticipate a continued influx of cargo due to robust consumer demand, concerns about potential tariffs, and ongoing labor negotiations at ports on the East and Gulf coasts,” POLB CEO Mario Cordero said. (POLB Photograph)

Intermodal Briefs: POLB, GPA, Port of LA

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) reaches a cargo record in October, as consumer demand drives trade headed into the holiday season. Also, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reports that Savannah container volumes last month were up 10% year-over-year; and the Port of Los Angeles earns employer of the year and innovative project awards from WTS-Los Angeles.

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NS to Add New Independent Board Member

Norfolk Southern (NS) on Nov. 14 reported entering into a “cooperation agreement” with Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (together with certain of its affiliates; Ancora) in which the organizations will work together to identify

Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville (Ports of Indiana Photograph)

Lumina to Launch Processing Facility at Ports of Indiana

The Ports of Indiana on Nov. 12 reported that Lumina Sustainable Materials will invest an initial $14.3 million to establish a multi-mineral processing facility, logistics base, and test laboratory at the ports’ rail-served Jeffersonville, Ind.,

(Logos Courtesy of NS and Alstom)

NS, Alstom Team on Hybrid Locomotive Project

Norfolk Southern (NS) and Alstom have partnered to convert two 50-year-old GP 38/40 locomotives to hybrid technology.

Class I Briefs: NS, UP

Ninety-four customers establish new shipment opportunities with Norfolk Southern (NS) this year. Also, Union Pacific (UP) honors 16 companies with its 2024 Sustainability Partner Award and celebrates Veterans Day with a special tribute on the Nasdaq Tower screen in Times Square.

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