June 3, 2020 | CSX, Headlines, NS
(Source: Freight Waves, June 2, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Southeastern U.S. ports are expanding capacity to handle larger container vessels and/or increased rail traffic. Full story: Freight Waves
June 3, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: NorthJersey.com, June 3, 2020) BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Dealing with the mass in mass transit is going to be tricky as businesses and cities begin to reopen and commuters consider returning to buses and trains in the coming weeks and months. Full story:...
June 3, 2020 | CN, Headlines
(Source: CTV News, June 2, 2020) VANCOUVER, B.C. — After a tragic workplace accident killed a CN Rail worker in Surrey, B.C., Monday, the victim’s friends and family are raising funds to support his wife and young son. Two online fundraising pages identify the...
June 2, 2020 | Headlines, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, May 11, 2020) CHICAGO — Each year, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) prepares a Form BA-6, Certificate of Service Months and Compensation, for every railroad employee with creditable railroad compensation in the...
June 2, 2020 | Amtrak, Headlines
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, June 1, 2020) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced that John Scheib is stepping down as executive vice president and chief strategy officer, effective June 1. In conjunction with this change, the company...