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Railway Age’s 2024 ‘Fast Trackers’ 25 Under 40 Honorees

Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program.
The city of Savannah, Ga., on Jan. 10 reported that a federally designated quiet zone will be implemented on the CSX-owned Old Fort Rail line that runs through downtown, from Habersham Street to President Street.

Class I Briefs: CSX/Watco, CN/CPKC/NS/ETR

The city of Savannah, Ga., advances a railroad quiet zone project in partnership with CSX, Watco, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Also, the government of…

CN’s Tracy Robinson, 2024 Railroader of the Year: Rail Group On Air

Railway Age’s 2024 Railroader of the Year Award, the 61st annual, goes to an experienced and highly respected North American rail industry leader: CN President and Chief Executive Officer Tracy…

Class I Briefs: CN, NS

CN releases its latest Customer Safety Handbook. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) contributes $1 million to Preservation Virginia’s Save Jamestown campaign.

Jim Vena Featured at Next-Gen Freight Rail 2024

Union Pacific (UP) CEO Jim Vena is among the featured speakers at Railway Age’s Next-Gen Freight Rail 2024 Conference, to be held March 12, 2024 at the Union League Club of Chicago. Vena…

2024 Railroader of the Year: Tracy Robinson, CN

Railway Age’s 2024 Railroader of the Year Award, the 61st annual, goes to an experienced and highly respected North American rail industry leader: CN President and Chief Executive Officer Tracy…
Remi Lalonde will transition to the role of COO, effective April 24. (Image Courtesy of LinkedIn)

Lalonde Appointed CN Executive Vice President

CN on Jan. 8 announced that Remi G. Lalonde has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the CEO, effective immediately, in anticipation of his transition to…
Building the UP of the future - conference session announcement

Beth Whited Featured at Next-Gen Freight Rail 2024

Beth Whited, the first female President in Union Pacific’s (UP) history, is among the featured speakers at Railway Age’s Next-Gen Freight Rail 2024 Conference, to be held March 12, 2024…
CN unit grain train.

Canadian Regulator Rules on Crop Year 2022-2023 Maximum Grain Revenue Entitlements

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) on Dec. 21 ruled that revenues of both CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) were above their respective maximum grain revenue entitlements for crop…
CN’s SCIO platform was recognized by the Digital Engineering Awards in the Digital Transformation of the Year category. (CN via LinkedIn)

Class I Briefs: CSX, CN, NS

CSX upgrades its Positive Train Control (PTC) system. Also, CN’s SCIO platform is recognized by the Digital Engineering Awards in the Digital Transformation of the Year category; and Norfolk Southern…
Map showing the June 28, 2019, route of CN train M38331-27 the derailment location. (Source: Railway Association of Canada, Canadian Rail Atlas, with TSB annotations)

TSB: Railcar Structural Failure Led to 2019 CN Tunnel Derailment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) on Dec. 18 reported that structural failure of a bathtub gondola car led to the 2019 derailment of a CN train proceeding through…

‘Next-Gen Freight Rail’ Conference Set for March 12

Railway Age’s Next-Gen Freight Rail 2024 Conference will take place on March 12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Union League Club of Chicago. Join us as…
“We are implementing new strategies across our network to improve how we deliver safe, reliable, and resilient service to our customers,” NS Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Paul Duncan said. (NS Photograph)

Class I Briefs: NS, CN/UP, CSX

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…
SBCTA’s first ZEMU train (pictured) arrived in the U.S. in September and is being tested at the DOT Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo, Colo. (ENSCO Photograph). The agency recently awarded a contract for a hydrogen storage and transfer system that will be used to fuel the ZEMU. (ENSCO Photograph)

Transit Briefs: SBCTA, SCVTA, Sound Transit, VIA Rail

San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) advances its hydrogen infrastructure project ahead of ZEMU (Zero-Emission Multiple Unit) train service in California. Also, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) lands a…
NS photo

Class I Briefs: CPKC, CN, NS

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…
CN “EcoChampions” over the past two years have found smarter ways to improve safety in Winnipeg—protecting their team, rail assets and the environment, according to the Canadian Class I railroad. (CN Image)

Class I Briefs: CN, CSX, NS

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…
CN’s Vice President, Transportation Southern Region Nicholas Clark (left) and Vice President, Multimodal Girish Nair.

Clark, Nair Elevated to CN VP Roles

CN has promoted Nicholas Clark and Girish Nair to Vice President, Transportation Southern Region and Vice President, Multimodal, respectively.
ASLRRA President Chuck Baker
Commentary

Short Lines Are Dependable and Get the Job Done

ASLRRA PERSPECTIVE, RAILWAY AGE DECEMBER 2023 ISSUE: The story of “The Little Engine That Could” began as an American folktale popularized by various authors in the 1900s. An early published…
CN earned a safety award and an environmental award from Railway Association of Canada in 2023. (CN Photograph)

RAC Honors Safety, Environmental Leaders (Updated 12/5)

The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) on Nov. 29 announced the recipients of its 2023 Safety and Environmental Awards that recognize “excellence and innovation.”
Julie Gascon, President and CEO, Montreal Port Authority (CNW Group/Port of Montréal Photograph)

Julie Gascon to Lead MPA

The Montréal Port Authority (MPA) has appointed Julie Gascon as President and CEO, effective Feb. 12, 2024.
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