Rail

Remi G. Lalonde as Chief Commercial Officer at CN

AJOT | April 19, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Since he arrived at CN in January, Remi has been embedded within CN’s operations, gaining first-hand experience with scheduled railroading and executing CN’s ‘Make the Plan, Run the Plan, Sell the Plan’ model. Following his introduction to operations, Remi has been meeting customers and working closely with Doug and the team to ensure a seamless transition to the commercial side of the organization...

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CSX Corp. Announcement: First Quarter 2024 Results

AJOT | April 17, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced first quarter 2024 operating income of $1.35 billion compared to $1.46 billion in the prior year period. Net earnings were $893 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, compared to $987 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, in the same period last year...

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AAR Reports rail traffic for the week ending April 13, 2024

AJOT | April 17, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 466,463 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.5 percent compared with the same week last year...

CSX unveils its first hydrogen-powered locomotive in collaboration with CPKC

CSX has unveiled its first hydrogen-powered locomotive, marking a significant milestone in sustainable freight transportation. This pioneering achievement is the result of a successful partnership between CSX and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and demonstrates the company’s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship.

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CSX adds fourteen rail served properties across eight states to select site program

AJOT | April 15, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

CSX worked with more than 40 communities over the past several months to gather information and identify top candidates for the Select Site program, which connects expanding companies with highly desirable rail-served properties...

Subcommittee hearing on commuter commuter rail industry challenges and solutions

AJOT | April 12, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

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KKR to tap Italy’s railway chief to run $20 billion telecom grid

Bloomberg | April 12, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

KKR & Co. is set to tap an Italian industry veteran to run the telecom network business which is buying from Telecom Italia SpA, according to people familiar with the matter said...

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Rail safety education first responder course receives national certification

AJOT | April 11, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

OLI’s railroad investigation and safety course for law enforcement now POST-certified in 40 states including D.C.

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ITS Logistics April Port Rail Ramp Index

AJOT | April 11, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

Collapse of Baltimore key bridge results in severe rating for Atlantic Ocean region due to lack of freight visibility

Norfolk Southern highlights the strength of its highly qualified and engaged board

AJOT | April 11, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Schulte named President of Northern Lines Railway

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending April 6, 2024

AJOT | April 10, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Rail Vision wins US order advancing railway safety with AI technology

AJOT | April 09, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Shipping Technology

Port of New Orleans announces its new consolidated 10-year lease with The Kearney Companies, a subsidiary of Precision Terminal Logistics

AJOT | April 09, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

Norfolk Southern to pay $600 million to settle spill case

Bloomberg | April 09, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

CN advances decarbonization efforts with EMD® mainline hybrid locomotive from Progress Rail

Energy

AJOT | Top Story | April 08, 2024

CN advances decarbonization efforts with EMD® mainline hybrid locomotive from Progress Rail

CN is committed to playing a key role in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Financial support from the Province of British Columbia will contribute to reducing emissions...

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S. Africa taps business to start office to end rail monopoly

Bloomberg | April 08, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

South Africa has asked companies to help it set up an office to facilitate the entry of private operators onto the continent’s biggest rail network for the first time.

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Pacific Harbor Line hosts regulatory, labor and ports meeting

AJOT | April 05, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) brought together top officials of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB), Southern California ports, and labor organizations to discuss how supply chain operations at North America’s largest combined port complex can further strengthen its support of safe, efficient, and green rail transport. The meeting was held March 27, 2024.

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Norfolk Southern announces new initiatives to drive further productivity and accountability

AJOT | April 05, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Executive compensation plan adjustments address shareholder feedback and hold management accountable to deliver on key objectives...

Savage Tooele Railroad Line in Utah wins Surface Transportation Board approval

Intermodal

AJOT | Top Story | April 04, 2024

Savage Tooele Railroad Line in Utah wins Surface Transportation Board approval

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has granted Savage Tooele Railroad Company (STR) the authority to build and operate approximately 11 miles of rail line in Tooele County, Utah, including the rehabilitation of existing track.