AAR: North American Rail Volume Up Through Week 14
Through the first 14 weeks of 2024 (ending April 6), total North American carload and intermodal traffic rose 2.2% from the same point last year, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported...
View ArticlePeople News: NLR, STV
Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) elevates Quentin Schulte to President, Northern Lines Railway (NLR). Also, professional services firm STV appoints Chris Statham as Chief Financial Officer. The post...
View ArticleTD Cowen 1Q24 Earnings Preview
We adjust our models as we head into Q124 earnings–a slow start to the year due to harsh weather was followed with a rebound and U.S. carloadings turning positive YTD, led by The post TD Cowen 1Q24...
View ArticleTD Cowen 1Q24 Rail Shipper Survey Says …
Our survey is comprehensive and covers a broad range of industrial and consumer industries, among others. Chemicals, Transportation, and Manufacturing comprised the largest percentages of participants....
View Article‘Young Professionals’ Virtual Conference Set for May 9
Railway Age’s second-annual Young Professionals conference—the rail industry’s only free event tailored to helping “fast trackers” in the freight, passenger and supply sectors advance their...
View ArticlePort of Albany Lands $9.9MM for Rail, Maritime Upgrades
New York’s Port of Albany has received a $9.907 million grant to upgrade its on-dock rail and wharf deck infrastructure to handle heavy cargo. The funding is part of the New York The post Port of...
View ArticleIntermodal Briefs: GPA, ITS Logistics
March was the third consecutive month of growth for the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), with rail volumes up 22%. Also, ITS Logistics releases its April forecast, reporting that the collapse of...
View ArticleVRS to Acquire New Hampshire Central
Vermont Rail System (VRS) will grow its portfolio to seven short line railroads with the acquisition of New Hampshire Central. The post VRS to Acquire New Hampshire Central appeared first on Railway Age.
View ArticleARH’s Commitment to Safety Excellence: Railway Age CEO Perspectives on Safety
In the dynamic and challenging world of rail transportation, safe operations are key to attracting and protecting employees, as well as earning the right to serve communities and customers. Anacostia...
View ArticleOmniTRAX Advances Brown to EVP
OmniTRAX, an affiliate of The Broe Group, has promoted Nathan Brown to Executive Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development, an expanded role reporting directly to CEO Dean Piacente. Brown...
View Article‘This Switch’: Railway Age CEO Perspectives on Safety
It may not surprise anyone who knows us, but we try to keep things simple here at Watco. When we set objectives, we work hard to make sure we stay focused on The post ‘This Switch’: Railway Age CEO...
View ArticleEmployee-Driven Innovation, Our Path to Safety Leadership: Railway Age CEO...
At R. J. Corman, we’ve always believed that our people are our most valuable asset. Our founder, Rick Corman, started this company as an equipment operator, and that hands-on experience instilled a The...
View ArticleARRC Seeks to Replace Seward Passenger Dock
The Alaska Railroad (ARRC) on April 15 announced that it is seeking to replace the passenger dock and terminal building in Seward, Alaska, with the purchase of a $137 million project proposed by local...
View ArticlePositively Moving the Safety Needle: Railway Age CEO Perspectives on Safety
The railroad industry is safe and getting safer every day. Short line freight railroads and their employees are woven into the fabric of their communities, so safety is not only the right The post...
View ArticleFor Watco, C-Suite Changes
Watco has made several executive leadership changes that the company said “will refine its focus and simplify its mission.” The changes go into effect immediately. Nick Coomes is now Executive Vice...
View ArticleNCRR Announces New Economic Development Programs
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) on April 16 announced the launch of two new economic development programs: the Micro-Grant Program and the Brownfields Program, with the goal of "promoting...
View ArticleSummer Launch Set for United Steel Supply Facility at Ports of Indiana
The Ports of Indiana on April 23 reported that United Steel Supply LLC will invest up to $10 million to open a steel processing and painting facility at its rail-served Jeffersonville, Ind., The post...
View ArticleIntramotev, Carmeuse Partner to Deploy TugVolt Technology
Zero-emissions rail solutions technology company Intramotev announced April 24 that it is partnering with global mining company Carmeuse Americas to deploy its TugVolt technology at a mining site in...
View ArticleIndustry Groups Urge EPA to Deny CARB Rule
Industry groups are calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject an authorization request from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to implement a regulation that was...
View ArticleAAR: Total Carload, Intermodal Volume Flat for Week 16
U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 20, 2024 (Week 16), came in at 474,544 carloads and intermodal units, up 0.8%—virtually flat—compared with the same week last year, based on 216,945...
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