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Report: SCOTUS Declines CSX Lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) declined on April 21 to hear CSX’s bid to revive its antitrust lawsuit accusing Norfolk Southern of illegally restricting access to Norfolk International Terminals (NIT), served by the…
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Momentum on All Fronts: Safety, Operations, Customer Trust, Growth

CEO PERSPECTIVES, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2025 ISSUE: 2024 was a transformative year for Norfolk Southern. With a fluid network, efficient terminals, and improved service levels, we have momentum to propel…

‘Young Professionals’ Virtual Conference: Level Up Your Career

Railway Age’s third-annual “Young Professionals” conference—the industry’s only free event tailored to helping young railroaders advance their careers—will include speakers from across the freight and passenger sectors, including recipients of our 25…

STB Issues Draft EA for Construction, Operation of Georgia Rail Line

The Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) on April 11 issued a Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA) for Savannah Industrial Logistics (SIL) and Savannah Industrial Transportation’s (SIT)…

NS Restores Service to Asheville, Launches New Community Disaster Relief Grant Program

Norfolk Southern (NS) recently announced via a LinkedIn post that its non-revenue Train 98A on April 9 passed through Asheville’s River Arts District—an area that was completely underwater just months…
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TD Cowen 1Q25 Earnings Preview

We adjust our models ahead of a first quarter that came with severe weather, pull forward, and growing macro uncertainties that could limit upside over the near term. We broadly…
(Screen Grab of International Intermodal Center in Northern Alabama from Port of Huntsville video)

North Alabama Inland Port Marks Second Consecutive Year of Growth

The Port of Huntsville, Ala., on April 3 reported that 2024 was the second consecutive year of cargo operations growth and the best year since 2008 for rail lifts at…
CSX’s team recently visited customer Wholesale Building Products, LLC to discuss a new rail spur project. (Photograph Courtesy of CSX).

Class I Briefs: CSX, NS

CSX-served Wholesale Building Products, LLC is expanding in Jacksonville, Fla. Also, applications are open for Norfolk Southern’s (NS) grant programs for organizations that “promote safe and sustainable operations, develop the…
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BNSF, NS, NWSA Trimming PNW-to-Chicago Transit Time

BNSF, Norfolk Southern (NS) and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) are together offering faster service from the Pacific Northwest (PNW) to and connecting through Chicago.

Class I Briefs: BNSF, NS

BNSF provides an intermodal network update for the week ending March 25, 2025. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) takes part in the 2025 Women in Operations Summit and kicks off the…
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NS Launches Emissions Reduction Program

Norfolk Southern (NS), in collaboration with 123Carbon, has introduced the RailGreen program to help its customers reduce emissions from their freight rail shipments. “Shipping by rail versus truck reduces emissions…

SC Ports Completes Inland Port Greer Expansion

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) on March 26 announced the completion of a $55 million expansion project at Inland Port Greer, “strengthening the port’s statewide intermodal capabilities and connectivity from…
Hyundai Motor Group will invest $5.8 billion in a new manufacturing facility at RiverPlex MegaPark in Louisiana. Served by UP, it will be the company’s first North American steel facility to support its automotive manufacturing operations across the United States. (Map Courtesy of RiverPlex MegaPark)

Class I Briefs: UP, CN, NS

Hyundai Motor Group selects a Union Pacific (UP)-served site in Louisiana for its $5.8 billion steel manufacturing plant. Also, CN releases a Western Canadian grain report and will serve PlasCred’s…

‘Young Professionals’ Virtual Conference Set for April 24

Railway Age’s third-annual “Young Professionals” conference—the industry’s only free event tailored to helping fast trackers in the rail freight, passenger, and supply communities advance their careers—will be held virtually on April 24…
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Nine NS-Served Industrial Properties Recognized by National REDI Sites Program

Norfolk Southern (NS) recently announced that a new wave of its rail-served industrial development properties has received national recognition for site readiness. Administered by the Site Selectors Guide, the REDI…
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Transloading Is Key to a Flexible, Resilient Supply Chain

In today’s logistics landscape, supply chain flexibility is critical. Businesses must navigate shifting market demands, infrastructure challenges, and economic fluctuations while keeping transportation costs in check. Norfolk Southern transloading solutions…

ASLRRA Adds Wi-Tronix to Member Discount Program, Names Recipients of 2025 Business Development Awards

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) adds Wi-Tronix as its newest Member Discount Program preferred provider and names Belpre Industrial Parkersburg Railroad, South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad,…
USW ratifies a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with CPKC. (CPKC Photograph)

Class I Briefs: CPKC, BNSF, NS

United Steelworkers (USW) ratifies a new collective bargaining agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). Also, BNSF provides an intermodal network update; and Norfolk Southern (NS) pledges $500,000 to help…
The Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park is along the I-4 corridor and near a dedicated CSX Intermodal terminal. (Map Courtesy of the City of Winter Haven, Fla.)

Industrial Development Briefs: CSX, NS, BNSF

The city of Winter Haven, Fla., lands a $1.5 million grant to extend rail access within the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park, which is served by CSX. Also, Norfolk Southern…
(Photographs Courtesy of the Respective Railroads)
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For Competing Railroads, What’s New Is Old

The reason we stay in school, pursue advanced degrees, merge and acquire competitors is to increase market power. The former two are celebrated by society, the latter two often derided…
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