Rail


CN announces C$1.25 billion debt offering

AJOT | May 01, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

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Union Pacific testing first-of-its-kind hybrid locomotive

AJOT | April 30, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping | Intermodal | Rail

The first of six cutting-edge hybrid battery-electric locomotives designed and built by Union Pacific Railroad and its partner ZTR, a leading rail technology company, will undergo extensive testing next month in a Union Pacific facility and rail yard.

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MxV Rail welcomes Reiling as Senior AVP Business Development

AJOT | April 30, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | People | Appointments

Jason Reiling has joined MxV Rail as Senior Assistant Vice President Business Development, bringing decades of experience spanning engineering, manufacturing, corporate strategic planning, and sales.

Chairman Oberman to address North American rail shippers

AJOT | April 30, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Cleveland-Cliffs backs activist in Norfolk Southern proxy battle

Bloomberg | April 29, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

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Norfolk Southern: Ancora makes unauthorized, value-destructive commitments on behalf of Norfolk Southern to buy votes

AJOT | April 29, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Clearly demonstrates Ancora's nominees are NOT independent and are beholden ONLY to Ancora, not all shareholders...

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Railroad CEO isn’t ruthless enough for investors after toxic crash

Bloomberg | April 26, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Ancora Holdings is pushing for a new CEO to boost efficiency, but Alan Shaw advocates a balanced approach...

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USDOT and FRA secure additional Class I participation in confidential close call reporting system

AJOT | April 25, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Approximately 650 BNSF employees represented by the American Train Dispatchers Association will now be able to confidentially report close calls and unsafe events

Brightline founder eyes private rail expansion to Texas, Seattle

Bloomberg | April 24, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

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Union Pacific ships longest wind turbine blades in company history

AJOT | April 24, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

Union Pacific and Vestas, the leading global wind turbine manufacturer, collaborated to ship the company’s V163-4.5 MW wind turbine blades across the country by rail. The planning of this launch began more than two years ago in 2022, when Vestas introduced its new high-capacity wind turbine.

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Chorus of diverse voices, railroads urge EPA denial of California Locomotive Authorization

AJOT | April 24, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Comments highlight how rule will hinder environmental progress and supply chain fluidity

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North American transborder freight up 7.5% in February 2024 from February 2023

AJOT | April 24, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Trucking

Total transborder freight by border in February 2024, compared to February 2023:

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AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending April 20, 2024

AJOT | April 24, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 20, 2024.

Vegas-to-California $12 billion rail line kicks off construction

Bloomberg | April 23, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

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WLF urges EPA to deny California’s request for regulatory authorization under the Clean Air Act 

AJOT | April 22, 2024 | Green Shipping | Intermodal | Rail

“Besides being preempted by federal law, CARB’s rule would force the railroads to use unproven technology to power the locomotives and ultimately lead to supply chain disruptions.” —Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation

Philippines wants US, Japan to take over rail deal eyed by China

Bloomberg | April 22, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

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Fortress-backed Brightline asks investors to bet on Florida rail

Bloomberg | April 19, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Brightline, the first new US private passenger railroad in more than a century, is betting it can lure more Floridians out of their cars — but first, it is refinancing roughly $4 billion in debt.

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Russia builds new Asia trade routes to weaken sanctions over war

Bloomberg | April 19, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Maritime

Russia is pressing ahead with construction of two new transport corridors linking Asia and Europe, seeking to weaken sanctions over its war in Ukraine at the same time as Middle East turmoil is disrupting global trade.

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