RoadRailer

CSX educated Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) on what it’s like to be a railroader during his visit to the Southover Yard in Savannah, Ga.—including how to throw a switch. Carter is pictured (right) with CSX Conductor Kevin Cook. (Screen Shot of CSX Video)

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.

Commentary

Guest Editorial: It’s time for Carload Version 2.0

As the rail industry suffers through the 2015-2016 winter of its discontent, it is becoming clearer with each passing week that as an industry we are entering uncharted territory. Former mainstay coal is in long-term decline, removing the largest pillar under the rail industry and creating a giant volume hole for the industry to fill.