Eugene, Ore: Union Pacific Transferring Local Service to CORP

Union Pacific and Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) on Dec. 10 announced plans for G&W’s Class II Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad, Inc. (CORP) to handle local service out of Union Pacific’s Eugene

SunTrain Announces Grant Collaboration for Colo. WATT Pilot Project

SunTrain, a San Francisco, Calif.-based provider and developer of renewable energy storage and distribution, on Dec. 4 announced a “first-in-the-nation” proposal for the Wireless Alternative by Train Transport (WATT) pilot project, which aims to “utilize advanced battery storage on conventional freight railcars, bringing more renewable energy from locations where it is generated to increase the capacity of Colorado’s transmission system.”

This “Giving November,” the Norfolk Southern team came together to support communities and combat housing insecurity across the 22 states it serves. (NS Photograph)

Class I Briefs: NS, CSX, UP, CPKC

Norfolk Southern (NS) honors 14 customers and suppliers for energy efficiency, innovation, and environmental stewardship, and supports communities across its 22-state network as part of its “Giving November” campaign. Also, CSX’s Sales and Marketing team earns the 2024 Excellence in Partnership Award from Saint Paul Commodities; Union Pacific (UP) is recognized for “digital engineering excellence” and celebrates Omaha Magazine’s cover story on President Beth Whited; and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) marks its Holiday Train’s first two weeks on the rails.

“Ft. Wayne Terminal’s Speak Up culture prioritizes open communication, crew member involvement in decision-making, and follow-through on issues,” said Jaspreet Pannu, General Manager, Northern Region at NS. (Photograph Courtesy of NS)

Class I Briefs: NS, UP

Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Ft. Wayne Terminal in Indiana advances a “Speak Up” culture. Also, intermodal solutions provider C.H. Robinson recognizes Union Pacific (UP) as “Railroad Carrier of the Year” for 2024.

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Getting There: Blended Dwell and Velocity Now Best Since 4Q20

The 2022 Service Crisis is still too fresh in the minds of rail customers, inhibiting share recapture from trucks, and this will remain the case for some time. However, the fact is

Norfolk Southern’s team at the Juniata Locomotive Paint Shop in Altoona, Pa., brought predecessor railroad TAG “back to life.” (Screen grab from NS video)

Class I Briefs: NS, UP

Norfolk Southern debuts the TAG (Tennessee, Alabama, & Georgia Railway) Heritage locomotive. Also, three Union Pacific (UP) employees are recognized for their “personal advocacy to improve awareness and understanding of physical and mental health conditions.”

Class I Briefs: CSX, CPKC, UP

CSX has the 82nd running of its Santa Train through Appalachia. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) celebrates the grand opening of Fastfrate Group’s new facility in Rosser, Manitoba; and Union Pacific’s (UP) Response Management Communication Center (RMCC) and Police Department achieve the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) certification for the tenth consecutive year.

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Union Pacific Technical Training Breaks the Mold with 3D Printing

Union Pacific Railroad is leveraging technology to bolster its technical training program, using 3D printing to equip new hires with essential skills before they step foot into an active rail environment.

“G&W is pleased to be at this year's Railway Age [and RT&S] Women in Rail Conference!” the company reported via social media during the event. “Our CEO, Michael Miller, was a featured speaker today on a panel for passenger and freight rail technology and innovation. #womeninrail #railinnovation #railtechnology” (Photograph Courtesy of G&W)

Railway Age/RT&S Women in Rail 2024 Conference Roundup

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Nov. 5-6 returned to Chicago for our second-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies, who are influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit rail industry.

Figure 1. Aerial view of the collision scene. (UP Image, Courtesy of NTSB)

NTSB Determines Probable Cause for April 2023 UP Train Collision

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Nov. 21 released the final report for its investigation of the April 16, 2023, Union Pacific (UP) train collision with a parked UP train in Chico Yard

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