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PRPA Achieves Cargo Milestone in 2024 During Expansion Phase

Amid a year of historic expansion, the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) moved 23.1 million metric tons of cargo in 2024, reflecting a 1% decline compared to 2023.

Railway Age’s 2025 ‘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.

CN, KLW Partner on Hybrid Locomotive

CN has deployed a new medium-horsepower hybrid electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW). The 3,200-hp hybrid unit, numbered 7100, is based on a CN low-horsepower diesel-electric…
Amtrak EVP Laura Mason (center) has been named WTS-DC Woman of the Year. (Photograph Courtesy of Amtrak)

People News: Amtrak, CTA, RAC

Amtrak Executive Vice President of Capital Delivery Laura Mason earns Woman of the Year title from the Washington, D.C. chapter of WTS (WTS-DC). Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) appoints an…
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Unifor Members Vote in Favor of Strike Action Against CPKC

Unifor members of Local 101R at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have voted “overwhelmingly” in favor of strike action, with 99% of members voting in support, if a deal is…
(Photograph Courtesy of BMWED)

IANR M/W Employees Join BMWED

Iowa Northern (IANR) railroaders have signed on with the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union reported Jan. 13.

Transit Briefs: Brightline, SunRail, Calgary Airport Rail Connection, Metrolinx

Brightline partners with Porter Airlines to offer travelers a special promotion. Also, Central Florida municipalities are now paying for SunRail operations; Calgary releases its preferred route for the proposed Calgary…
(Courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)

Kentucky Seeks Input on Statewide Rail Plan

Kentucky’s transportation officials are completing the 2024 Statewide Rail Plan and invite the public to provide feedback to help guide freight and passenger rail planning and project development needs through…

Class I Briefs: CSX, CN

CSX Police Special Agent Michael Johnson is honored with the 2024 New York Operation Lifesaver (NYOL) Volunteer Service Award. Also, CN and Grenada Railroad (GRYR) problem solve together to provide…
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Empowering Indigenous First Responders

Steven Santelli and Brie Ferguson gather firefighting safety gear that will help communities protect their loved ones
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Canadian Regulator Rules on Grain ‘Entitlements’

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) on Dec. 24 ruled that Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) was above and CN was below their respective maximum grain revenue entitlements for the crop…
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STB Revises Class I Employment-Data Reporting

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Dec. 20 extended the Class I’s employment-data reporting through Dec. 31, 2025, but is reducing the collection scope. On April 26-27, 2022, the STB held a…

CN, Unifor Ratify Collective Agreements

CN has announced that its new four-year tentative collective agreements with Unifor were formally ratified by employees on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

People News: NS, TNW Corporation

Norfolk Southern (NS) names Felismina “Mina” De Oliveira as Vice President Enterprise Resources. Also, TNW Corporation appoints Dan Blank to Director of Sales.
CN customers, suppliers and supply chain partners are recognized for their “leadership in sustainability.” (CN Photograph

Class I Briefs: CN, CSX/UP

CN recognizes customers, suppliers, and supply chain partnerships for their commitment to sustainability, and joins Clean Fuels Alliance America. Also, CSX and Union Pacific (UP) earn spots on Newsweek magazine’s…

ASLRRA, AAR File Amicus Brief in Support of Railroads Suit Against TSA

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) on Dec. 4 filed an amicus brief in support of petitioners CN and the Illinois…
“This is our second installation of Routemaster™ for CN, and it provides our customer with a full complement of hardware and software upgrades, including performance statistics and routing analysis,” Trainyard Tech President John Aliberti said. (Trainyard Tech Image)

Supply Side: ENSCO Rail; Trainyard Tech, LLC

ENSCO Rail delivers its second heavy-duty hi-rail truck to Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). Also, Trainyard Tech, LLC lands a rail yard route-control system order from CN.
Pictured: Unifor’s CN members. (Courtesy of Unifor)

UPDATE: CN, Unifor Reach Tentative Agreement

CN on Dec. 9 reported reaching a tentative four-year collective agreement with Unifor.
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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…
(Photograph Courtesy of Savage)

Savage Opening Transload at Ontario’s Thorold Multimodal Hub

Savage on Dec. 4 reported that it is opening a new transload facility in Ontario, Canada.
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