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Norfolk Southern

Class I Briefs: NS, UP

Norfolk Southern (NS) grants more than $6 million to communities across its network in 2024. Also, Union Pacific (UP) and subsidiary PS Technology are recognized for “Digital Transformation of the…
Watco recently congratulated its Guntersville Terminal staff for a “significant safety milestone.” (Watco Photograph)

Small-Road Briefs: Watco, Patriot Rail, G&W

Subsidiaries of Pittsburg, Kans.-based Watco and Jacksonville, Fla.-based Patriot Rail reach safety milestones. Also, Genesee & Wyoming’s (G&W) Heart of Georgia Railroad property celebrates its “silver” anniversary.
Pan Am Southern, operated by Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary Berkshire & Eastern Railroad. (G&W Photograph)

BLET, B&E Ratify New Contract

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary Berkshire & Eastern Railroad (B&E) have ratified a new agreement governing rates of pay, benefits, and work rules…

Class I Briefs: CPKC, NS

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is named to Dow Jones’s 2024 Sustainability North American Index. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) highlights 10 ways it “powered progress” in 2024.

Class I Briefs: CSX, NS, UP

One of CSX Santa Train’s first female managers of train operations returns to keep the tradition going. Also, a new fully electric crane joins Norfolk Southern’s (NS) fleet at its…
SC Ports is expanding its container yard at Inland Port Greer to handle customers’ growth. (Photo/Meade/SC Ports)

Intermodal Briefs: SC Ports, Ports of Indiana

South Carolina (SC) Ports highlights the ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer and construction of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. Also, Tanco Terminals is boosting its Lake Michigan operations at…
(CSX Photograph)

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…
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Class I Briefs: NS, CPKC, BNSF

Norfolk Southern (NS) distributes grants to East Palestine organizations, joins Amtrak to deliver holiday cheer across New York’s Capital Region, and announces a Conway Car Shop team milestone. Also, Canadian…

People News: NS, STV

Norfolk Southern (NS) names Michael Barr Vice President Investor Relations and Treasurer. Also, STV promotes Thomas Lentz to Vice President.

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.

Class I Briefs: UP, NS, CPKC

Union Pacific (UP) Executive Vice President, Marketing and Sales Kenny Rocker provides a railroad status report. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) dedicates a special holiday train to support its work with…

Class I Briefs: BNSF, NS, UP

BNSF reports record operations achievements for November and reaches another milestone with the SoCal ports. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) celebrates 50 years of excellence at its Training Center; and Union…
Annie Adams (left) and PC Bryant of NS. (Photograph Courtesy of NS)

NS Taps Adams, Bryant for HR Leadership Roles

Norfolk Southern (NS) on Dec. 9 reported appointing Ann A. Adams as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), with responsibility for human resources and labor relations, and PC Bryant as Vice…
This “Giving November,” the Norfolk Southern team came together to support communities and combat housing insecurity across the 22 states it serves. (NS Photograph)

Class I Briefs: NS, CSX, UP, CPKC

Norfolk Southern (NS) honors 14 customers and suppliers for energy efficiency, innovation, and environmental stewardship, and supports communities across its 22-state network as part of its “Giving November” campaign. Also,…
“Ft. Wayne Terminal’s Speak Up culture prioritizes open communication, crew member involvement in decision-making, and follow-through on issues,” said Jaspreet Pannu, General Manager, Northern Region at NS. (Photograph Courtesy of NS)

Class I Briefs: NS, UP

Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Ft. Wayne Terminal in Indiana advances a “Speak Up” culture. Also, intermodal solutions provider C.H. Robinson recognizes Union Pacific (UP) as “Railroad Carrier of the Year” for…
Commentary

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…
Georgia Ports Authority is using $120 million in federal grants for electrical and rail infrastructure improvement projects. (GPA Photograph)

Small-Road Briefs: G&W, Watco

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) receives a $26.5 million federal grant for the Colonel’s Island Rail Improvements project, which is supported by Genesee & Wyoming (G&W). Also, Watco helps bring…
Norfolk Southern’s team at the Juniata Locomotive Paint Shop in Altoona, Pa., brought predecessor railroad TAG “back to life.” (Screen grab from NS video)

Class I Briefs: NS, UP

Norfolk Southern debuts the TAG (Tennessee, Alabama, & Georgia Railway) Heritage locomotive. Also, three Union Pacific (UP) employees are recognized for their “personal advocacy to improve awareness and understanding of…
“G&W is pleased to be at this year's Railway Age [and RT&S] Women in Rail Conference!” the company reported via social media during the event. “Our CEO, Michael Miller, was a featured speaker today on a panel for passenger and freight rail technology and innovation. #womeninrail #railinnovation #railtechnology” (Photograph Courtesy of G&W)

Railway Age/RT&S Women in Rail 2024 Conference Roundup

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Nov. 5-6 returned to Chicago for our second-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies, who are influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit…

Three NS Rail-Served Sites Recognized by National REDI Sites Program

Norfolk Southern (NS) recently announced that three of its rail-served industrial sites, located in Kentucky, South Carolina and Virginia, have received designations from the Site Selectors Guild’s Readiness Evaluation and…
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