Intermodal

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Londoners face another chaotic day as train strikes continue

Bloomberg | March 16, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Commuters in London will face disruption for a second straight day as rail workers strike across the country and the impact of Wednesday’s industrial action on the Tube lingers on.

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AAR Reports Rail Traffic for week ending March 11, 2023

AJOT | March 15, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 11, 2023.

Norfolk Southern working toward long-term funds to benefit East Palestine

AJOT | March 15, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Daily rail service to Tennessee, expanding port’s reach west and south begins in April
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AJOT | Top Story | March 15, 2023

Daily rail service to Tennessee, expanding port’s reach west and south begins in April

Service to Memphis Builds Virginia’s Position as an Alternative to US West Coast
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Greece restarting its railways starting March 22 in phases

Bloomberg | March 14, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Greek railways will gradually resume services starting from March 22 following the worst train accident in the country’s history...

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Norfolk Southern announces additional paid sick leave agreements with mechanical and engineering railroaders

AJOT | March 13, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Over 1,350 craft railroaders to receive new sick leave benefit...

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Port of Valencia: more trains, longer trains, more goods and more containers

AJOT | March 13, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

The railway is gaining more weight in the Port of Valencia. 13 trains a day, 90 a week, 380 trains a...

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Amtrak and Southern Rail Commission apply for funds to study new long distance service across Mississippi & Louisiana to Texas

AJOT | March 10, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Amtrak will partner with the Southern Rail Commission (SRC) to apply for federal funds to study a new service between New York City, Atlanta and Dallas/Fort Worth by extending a section of the popular Amtrak Crescent train from Meridian, Miss., across Mississippi and Louisiana to Texas along Interstate 20...

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Biden-Harris administration recommends advancing “eighteen major transit projects”

AJOT | March 10, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

18 large transit projects in 11 states across the nation were recommended to receive $4.45 billion for construction by U.S. Transportation Secretary...

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Norfolk Southern criticized for ‘lack of transparency’ after Ohio crash

Bloomberg | March 09, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Senators attacked Norfolk Southern Corp.’s response to last month’s toxic chemical spill in Ohio in the first congressional hearing about the accident. The company’s chief executive officer apologized and vowed to help local residents.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen National, President Eddie Hall, responds to American Assn. of Railroads key safety measures

AJOT | March 09, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Norfolk Southern CEO delivers testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on environment & public works
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AJOT | Top Story | March 09, 2023

Norfolk Southern CEO delivers testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on environment & public works

Norfolk Southern Corporation President and CEO Alan H. Shaw is delivering testimony today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Shaw will provide details on Norfolk Southern's commitment to making it right in East Palestine and the region, progress on environmental remediation, and the company's focus on safety. Below is his full testimony as provided to the committee.
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Containerization & Intermodal Institute calls for 2023 Connie Award nominations

AJOT | March 09, 2023 | Intermodal

The Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Connie Awards. Named for the container, the Connie Award has been presented since 1972 to deserving industry leaders making extraordinary contributions to the trade and transportation industry.

Norfolk Southern’s CEO plans to apologize for toxic crash in Senate hearing

Bloomberg | March 08, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

AAR Reports rail Traffic for week ending March 4, 2023

AJOT | March 08, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

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January 2023 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)

AJOT | March 08, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, fell 0.2% in January from December, falling after a one-month increase, according to...

Freight Railroads announce key safety measures in drive to “Zero Accidents”
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AJOT | Top Story | March 08, 2023

Freight Railroads announce key safety measures in drive to “Zero Accidents”

Industry to install approximately 1,000 new detectors, expand support for first responders and initiate actions based on preliminary NTSB advisory
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Statement from Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw

AJOT | March 08, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Norfolk Southern Corporation Tuesday provided the attached statement from its President and CEO, Alan H. Shaw:

USDOT’s Federal Railroad Administration announces a supplemental safety assessment of Norfolk Southern Railway’s Operations

AJOT | March 08, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Network rail strikes Hhlted as UK Union puts offer to a vote

Bloomberg | March 08, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

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