Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) fifth Annual Supplier Charity Golf Tournament raises $250,000 for the Children’s Mercy Kansas City Ward Family Heart Center. Also, Union Pacific (UP) awards more than $5.2 million to 487 local nonprofit organizations across the Class I’s network.
Attendees of the 2024 Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail Conference will have the unique opportunity to explore Metra’s in-house railcar and locomotive rehab programs on Nov. 6. Guests will learn
BNSF and J.B. Hunt Transport Services gear up for the holiday shipping season. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) “Big Boy” steam engine will stop in three dozen communities across 10 states during its 2024 Heartland of America Tour; and CSX inspires future innovators with engaging STEM Day for Girl Scouts.
Savage, a family-owned supply chain infrastructure and solutions company, on Aug. 7 announced that it is developing a new multi-commodity, rail-connected transload terminal to serve the Las Vegas market.
Technology is always in flux, but the Railway Age/RT&S Women in Rail Conference will keep you in the know when it comes to the latest innovations pushing our industry forward. ExploreAI and machine learning benefits,
Allyship and inclusivity aren’t just buzz words. They not only translate directly into the recognition of an individual’s or project’s contribution to the organization or community at large, but also mean fostering
Kitts Christov joins STV as Senior President and Midwest District Manager. Also, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) appoints Jeff Cook as permanent Chief Administrative Officer and Alicia Gomes as the inaugural Executive Director of Light Rail; Ryan Davis joins HNTB as Deputy Program Manager; and Union Pacific (UP) appoints Josh Perkes to Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.
Union Pacific’s second-quarter 2024 results showed increases in volume, earning and income and improvements in safety, productivity and operating ratio. “Our performance demonstrates the team’s ability to deliver strong results,” said CEO
Jackie Corletto, Norfolk Southern (NS) AVP Sourcing, is named as RailMarketplace (RMP) Board Chair. Also, Valley Metro CEO Jessica Mefford-Miller is selected as one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2024; and Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) President and CEO Joni Casey announces her retirement after 27 years of leadership.
Railroad volume growth has been scarce over the past two years, but it has shown up—primarily in the form of international intermodal—so far in 2024. The chart below consolidates loads for the