Norfolk Southern (NS) boosts service and intermodal velocity by decongesting yards, and recognizes 13 partners for outstanding achievements in energy efficiency, innovation and environmental stewardship. Also, CN and Union Pacific (UP) earn spots on both the World and North American Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 2023; and CSX Engineering Vehicle Operator McKinley “Mac” Williams celebrates 57 years of service.
American Seating appoints Heidi Peterson as Chief Operating Officer. Also, the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) elects its 2024 Board of Directors and Officers.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announces the winners of its 2022-2023 Elevator of the Year Award. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) grants nearly $600,000 to 29 organizations combatting homelessness and celebrates safety excellence in the Great Lakes Division; and CSX is named to the Dow Jones North America Sustainability Index (DJSI North America).
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and to the North America Index (DJSI North America) for 2023. Also, CN acknowledges its historical colonial role as it continues its Reconciliation journey; and Norfolk Southern (NS) sparks Atlanta’s fire rescue innovation with a $500,000 gift.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on Dec. 12 reported funding 18 projects—two freight rail-related—as part of its FY 2023-24 Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (Rural), which is distributing a total of
CN “EcoChampions” reduced waste, conserved energy and improved safety at the Canadian Class I’s CargoFlo facility in Winnipeg. Also, CSX teamed with Nutrien to boost asset utilization and business, and marked a safety milestone in Orlando, Fla.; and Norfolk Southern (NS), Amtrak and two railcar owners ran a holiday train across New York’s Capital Region.
Norfolk Southern (NS) on Dec. 6 held a town hall meeting for its railroaders—from conductor trainees to the executive team—marking one year since the Class I adopted the “A Better Way Forward”
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Board on Dec. 5 approved $127 million to build the Blue Ridge connector, an inland rail terminal in Gainesville, Ga., linking Northeast Georgia with the Port of Savannah’s 35 global container ship services.
CSX and Union Pacific (UP) earn spots on the “most responsible” companies list published by Newsweek magazine. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) employees in November came together to support charitable organizations across the 22-state network.
With most of the “intensive” remediation work complete following Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Feb. 3 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the Class I on Dec. 5 reported turning its focus to long-term initiatives,