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Rendering of Plastic Express’ new building at the CSX-served Central Port Logistics Center in Savannah, Ga. (Capital Development Partners Rendering)

Industrial Development Briefs: Plastic Express, Thorold Multimodal Hub

Logistics company Plastic Express has signed a lease at the CSX-served Central Port Logistics Center in Savannah, Ga. Also, the Thorold Multimodal Hub, a joint venture of BMI Group and…
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Ed Harris: “Just Run the Trains on Time”

On Oct. 18, CN announced its operations succession plan as COO Ed Harris heads back into retirement, which occurred Nov. 15. Harris is arguably the best operator in the business…
Screenshot Courtesy of CSX, via LinkedIn

Class I Briefs: CSX, CN

CSX terminal operations supervisors participate in an immersive event. Also, CN releases its 2023 Investor Fact Book.
2023 Environmental Excellence Award Winner, Adam Motzinger. (AAR Photograph)

Motsinger Earns AAR Environmental Excellence Award

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has recognized Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Adam Motsinger for environmental excellence in 2023.
CN and CPKC have been named to Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s 2024 list of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the ninth and second consecutive years, respectively.

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CN/CPKC

BNSF’s Minot Gavin Yard team in North Dakota boosts new-hire training. Also, CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) are recognized as two of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024.
AAR’s AVP of Environment, Hazardous Materials and Climate Change Devin Sprinkle with honorees Rick Verkler of CN (left) and Mark Dudle of Norfolk Southern (right). (AAR Photograph)

CN, NS Railroaders Earn AAR Environmental Achievement Awards

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) recognized CN’s Rick Verkler and Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Mark Dudle with Career Environmental Achievement Awards at the Railroad Environmental Conference, held Nov. 14-15 in…

CN Recognizes 68 Partners as Sustainability Leaders

CN is honoring 68 customers, suppliers and supply chain partners as part of its EcoConnexions Partnership Program for 2023.
Photograph Courtesy of CN, via Twitter

CN Announces New Intermodal Service to Port of Gulfport (UPDATED)

CN on Nov. 8 announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport and Ports America establishing a new intermodal service.…

Rebuilt Power for Quebec’s SOPOR

SOPOR (Société du port ferroviaire de Baie-Comeau) has taken delivery of a remanufactured locomotive at its Baie-Comeau facility, located on the St. Lawrence River on Quebec’s North Shore. SOPX 7306…

CN’s Tracy Robinson Named Railway Age’s 2024 Railroader of the Year

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…
(Trigon Photograph)

Trigon to Repurpose Terminal Lands for Canadian LPG Propane Exports

Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd. (Trigon) on Nov. 10 announced plans to redevelop a portion of its existing coal facilities at the CN-served Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia for…
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2023 Women in Rail: Innovating, Inspiring

RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2023 ISSUE: Since 2017, Railway Age has celebrated women leaders who break down barriers and create opportunities for the next generation. This year, 23 honorees and five…

CN, G&W Forge CBNS Partnership

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. on Nov. 1 entered into a partnership with CN involving G&W’s Cape Breton & Central Nova Scotia Railway (CBNS). CN will acquire a stake in CBNS…
Interactive storefront will provide Metro Atlanta students the opportunity to learn about rail industry. (NS photo)

Class I Briefs: CPKC, NS

Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) Patricia Bouchard is recognized by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) partners with Junior Achievement…

Baton Rouge-New Orleans Passenger Rail Service Advances

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Oct. 26 joined Department of Transportation and Development Sec. Eric Kalivoda, Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner and other officials to sign a development agreement that…
(CN Photograph)

CN: ‘Primed for the Rebound’

CN issued its third-quarter 2023 earnings after Wall Street’s closing bell on Oct. 24, reporting declines in revenues and operating income. The results were impacted by “continued weakness in consumer…
“All we can commit right now without those rules is that we’ll get people where they want to go—eventually,” said VIA Rail President and CEO Mario Péloquin.

Report: Péloquin Urges Government to Give VIA Rail Trains Right of Way Over Freight

VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) President and CEO Mario Péloquin says the federal government “should move toward giving VIA Rail trains formal right of way on the tracks over…
Photograph Courtesy of CN, via Twitter

CN, AltaGas Renew Long-Term Transportation Agreement

CN on Oct. 23 announced that it has renewed and expanded a five-year transportation agreement with utilities company AltaGas, leveraging the Class I railroad’s exclusive access to the Port of…
Future site of Ridley Island Export Logistics Project (RIELP) (CNW Group/Prince Rupert Port Authority)

Intermodal Briefs: PRPA, ITS Logistics, POLB

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) begins construction on C$750 million Ridley Island Export Logistics Project (RIELP). Also, ITS Logistics releases its October forecast; and the Port of Long Beach…
Andy Ash, retired Director of Dangerous Goods at the Railway Association of Canada, is the 2023 Holden-Proefrock Award winner for career achievement in hazmat safety. (RAC Photograph)

AAR Honors 28 Hazmat Safety Leaders

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) on Oct. 18 reported that Andy Ash, retired Director of Dangerous Goods at the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), and 27 shippers have earned…
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