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‘Rail Insights: Women in Rail’ Event Set for Nov. 10; Are You Registered?

Topping the list of reasons to attend Railway Age’s inaugural Rail Insights: Women in Rail Conference are headliners Tracy Robinson, President and CEO of CN; Katie Farmer, President and CEO…

For CN, CP, More Grain on the Move

Canada’s two Class I railroads set records for grain moves in October, each reporting more than 3 million metric tons (MMT) shipped.
The NCDOT, Union County and CSX held a groundbreaking last month for a project in Waxhaw, N.C., that includes siding and bridge construction as well as an at-grade crossing closure.

Class I Briefs: CN, CSX

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), CSX and Union County, N.C., have launched a rail safety improvement project in Waxhaw. Also, CN hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Conneaut…

First Wabtec AC44C6Ms Arrive at CN

The first two of CN’s 50-unit order of AC44C6M remanufactured locomotives from Wabtec have arrived in Canada.

Women in Rail Conference: Canfield, Dornan to Address Recruitment

Railway Age’s inaugural Rail Insights: Women in Rail Conference will feature Merritt Canfield of Meritus Executive Search Excellence and Laurie Dornan of The Greenbrier Companies, discussing how the railroad and…
PANYNJ moved 842,219 TEUs in September 2022, up 35% from September 2019.

Intermodal Briefs: PANYNJ, Alpenglow Rail/CC&L Infrastructure, Tradepoint Atlantic/Terminal Investment Limited

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) reports record cargo volumes for second consecutive month. Also, Alpenglow Rail Services Corp. (Alpenglow) and Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure…
Tracy Robinson became CN President and CEO on Feb. 28, 2022, only the second woman in Class I history in that role.

CN’s Robinson: ‘Raising 2022 Outlook’

“Our back-to-basics approach continues to drive strong results,” CN President and CEO Tracy Robinson said during the Class I’s third-quarter financial report on Oct. 25. “We have a busy fourth…

CN Delivers Grain-Haul Record

CN on Oct. 24 reported that it hauled more than 806,000 metric tons of grain from Western Canada during the week of Oct. 16 (week 12 of the 2022-23 crop…
Rendering of Northside Elevator Inc.’s completed fertilizer facility in Stanley, Wis. (Courtesy of Northside Elevator Inc.)

Construction of CN-Served Fertilizer Facility Under Way

Northside Elevator Inc. is building a $20 million fertilizer facility in Stanley, Wis., to be served by CN. Launch is expected in March 2023.
CN Master Bargaining Committee (Photograph and Caption Courtesy of CNW Group/Unifor)

Unifor, CN Begin Bargaining Talks

Unifor on Oct. 19 reported opening bargaining for a new collective agreement with CN.
Wabtec in an Oct. 17 Twitter post wrote: “Last week, execs from @CNRailway visited our Ft. Worth facility to see the 1st of 50 modernized locos to roll off the line. The upgrades increase the locomotive’s lifespan, improve operational efficiencies and reduce emissions. #WabtecFreightServices.” (Photograph Courtesy of Wabtec, via Twitter)

First Look: CN’s Dash 9, Transformed

Wabtec earlier this month debuted the first of 50 modernized locomotives for CN at its Fort Worth, Tex., plant.
Photograph Courtesy of CN, via Twitter

For CN, IBEW, New Collective Agreement

CN on Oct. 11 reported that arbitration with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has concluded, resulting in a three-year collective agreement.

Women in Rail Conference: Whited to Address C-Suite Lessons Learned

Railway Age’s inaugural Rail Insights: Women in Rail Conference will feature Beth Whited, Union Pacific’s Executive Vice President–Sustainability and Strategy. Hearing from leading industry women like Whited, who will cover…
Photograph Courtesy of CN, via Twitter

WisDOT Awards TEA Grants for CN Rail Spur Projects

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Oct. 6 that it has awarded two Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grants to allow rail spurs to be built to existing CN…
The CN 2022-23 winter plan is said to be guided by four objectives: operating safely, delivering the best possible service, increasing network productivity, and improving resilience. (CN Photograph)

CN Releases 2022-23 Winter Plan

CN has issued its “2022-23 Winter Plan—Meeting the Challenge,” a framework to ensure it meets customer and stakeholder needs in the months ahead.
(Photograph Courtesy of CP)
Commentary

Cowen: ‘Looking Down the Windy Tracks’

A strike has been averted for now as the major unions reached tentative agreements. Contracts details are expected to be in line with the Presidential Emergency Board recommendations. The railroads…
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) recently added Nissan to its list of customers at the Port of Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island terminal. (Photograph Courtesy of GPA)

Intermodal Briefs: GPA, Port Saint John

Nissan North America selects Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) Port of Brunswick, Ga., as a new point of entry to serve U.S. markets. Also, Canada’s Port Saint John in New Brunswick…
Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra

Govt. of Canada, Canadian Rail Industry to Provide Rail Assistance to Ukraine

Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra on Sept. 28 met with the Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine, the Ambassador of Ukraine and officials from the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) during…
Paul Cristina has been named DCTA's President and CEO after serving as Interim CEO since March 2022.

People News: DCTA, CN

The Denton County Transportation Authority appoints Paul Cristina as President and CEO. Also, CN Police Constable Hank Neumiller receives Operation Lifesaver Canada’s (OL) Roger Cyr Award for “outstanding contributions to…

Rail Safety Briefs: OLI, OL Canada, CN, Metro-North Railroad, LIRR

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) urges public to help stop track tragedies during Rail Safety Week (RSW) 2022 and beyond. Also, Operation Lifesaver (OL) Canada joins forces with Thomas & Friends™…
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