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Rail Traffic for November and the Week Ending November 27, 2021

AJOT | December 01, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers

Railroads converting to batteries could save $94 billion in two decades
Intermodal
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | November 30, 2021

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Railroads converting to batteries could save $94 billion in two decades

Berkeley National Lab says, U.S. Class 1 railroads converting to batteries could save $94 billion over 20 years and reduce pollution.
Governor Hogan breaks ground on Howard Street Tunnel expansion project
Intermodal
AJOT | Top Story | November 30, 2021

Governor Hogan breaks ground on Howard Street Tunnel expansion project

The project is expected to generate 6,550 construction jobs and an additional 7,300 jobs from increased business at the Port.
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Swissterminal transforms Ottmarsheim into a rail hub for the Alsace region with new Port of Antwerp connection

AJOT | November 29, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Swissterminal AG, a leading Swiss integrated logistics provider, is expanding its Schweizerzug rail product portfolio with a new connection between Antwerp and Ottmarsheim starting 1 January 2022.

CP and KCS merger receives required Mexican regulatory approvals

AJOT | November 29, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Singapore says Malaysia suggested reviving high-speed rail talks

Bloomberg | November 29, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Canadian Pacific resumes rail movement in flooded Western Canada
Intermodal
Bloomberg | Top Story | November 26, 2021

Canadian Pacific resumes rail movement in flooded Western Canada

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., a major transcontinental link to the nation’s largest port, has restarted operations in British Columbia after flooding cut off the western province from the rest of the country.
Rail traffic for the week ending November 20, 2021

AJOT | November 24, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

London’s overdue Elizabeth Line in final tests, to open in 2022

Bloomberg | November 22, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

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HUBER+SUHNER launches rail antenna that boosts 4G and 5G connectivity

AJOT | November 19, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

A new antenna from HUBER+SUHNER has been launched today to improve rail connectivity through the use of advanced dual polarisation antenna technology.

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CMA CGM to introduce its Duisburg intermodal rail solutions via South corridor

AJOT | November 19, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

CMA CGM will provide a new dedicated block-train service offering with eco-friendly intermodal solutions to serve the dynamic Rhur region in Germany particularly Duisburg area in complement to the current services.

Port of Virginia moves ahead with rail capacity expansion at NIT as board approves $61 million construction bid
Intermodal
AJOT | Top Story | November 19, 2021

Port of Virginia moves ahead with rail capacity expansion at NIT as board approves $61 million construction bid

The Port of Virginia® is embarking on an expansion of its double-stack, on-dock rail operation that when complete will allow the port to handle 1.1 million containers a year via rail.
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Lumber rallies as storm blocks British Columbia roads and rails

Bloomberg | November 19, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail | International Trade | Commodity

Washed out roads and blocked rail tracks in Canada’s westernmost province are fueling a lumber price rally as key supplies risk being stuck just as home builders start piling up materials.  

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NC Governor Cooper announces launch of the Wilmington Midwest Express

AJOT | November 18, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Today Governor Cooper announced the launch of the Wilmington Midwest Express, the North Carolina Ports Authority’s daily direct rail connection to the Midwest via the Carolina Connector Intermodal Rail Terminal in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This new service will supply a key intermodal capability of expediting shipping containers to the Midwest while concurrently reducing customer transit costs and emissions. 

Canadian Pacific sells $8.45 billion bonds for KC Southern deal

Bloomberg | November 18, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Canadian Pacific to sell $6.7 billion bonds for KC Southern deal

Bloomberg | November 18, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Vancouver is cut off by road, rail after ‘extraordinary’ storms
Intermodal
Bloomberg | Top Story | November 17, 2021

Vancouver is cut off by road, rail after ‘extraordinary’ storms

Vancouver, Canada’s third-largest city, is cut off from the rest of the country by land after days of storms caused flooding and mudslides that have blocked major highways and rail lines.
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 13, 2021

AJOT | November 17, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers

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