August 29, 2022 | Amtrak, CSX, Headlines, NS, STB
(Source: Trains Magazine, August 29, 2022) The Surface Transportation Board has granted a request by the parties in the Amtrak Gulf Coast dispute to extend board-sponsored mediation for an additional 30 days. Full story: Trains Magazine
August 29, 2022 | CSX, Headlines
(Source: Trains Magazine, August 26, 2022) After selling or retiring its roster of more than 100 General Electric C40-8 locomotives, CSX Transportation once again owns the late-1980s era Dash-8 standard cab locomotive through its June 1 acquisition of Pan Am Railways....
August 25, 2022 | Amtrak, CSX, Headlines, NS, STB
(Source: Trains Magazine, August 25, 2022) The parties in the dispute over Amtrak’s effort to launch Gulf Coast service have asked the Surface Transportation Board to extend the period for board-sponsored mediation by 30 days. Full story: Trains...
August 24, 2022 | BNSF, CSX, Headlines, NS, PSR, Shippers, STB, UP
(Source: Freight Waves, August 23, 2022) A number of chemical shippers still face significant rail service disruptions despite freight railroads’ efforts to improve, according to recent statements from the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Full story: Freight...
August 23, 2022 | BNSF, CSX, Headlines, NS, PSR, STB, UP
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 22, 2022) In light of recent freight-rail service problems, the Surface Transportation Board is expressing concern about the Class Is’ ability to meet grain shipping demand during the upcoming harvest season. Full story:...
August 23, 2022 | CSX, Headlines, NS, PSR
(Source: Trains Magazine, August 19, 2022) Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation executives say their railroads are slowly on the mend as more conductors begin active duty and start to ease the crew shortages that have caused widespread service problems. Full story:...
August 23, 2022 | CSX, Headlines, PSR
(Source: Trains Magazine, August 23, 2022) For the third year in a row, the CSX Santa Train, a legacy of predecessor Clinchfield Railroad, will be sidelined — this time because of staffing and supply-chain issues. Full story: Trains Magazine
August 12, 2022 | BNSF, CSX, Headlines, Hi-Viz, NS, PSR, UP
(Source: Trains Magazine analysis by Bill Stephens, August 11, 2022) The union-management pot, which is normally set on simmer, is boiling over at the big four U.S. Class I railroads. And it’s prompting railroaders — even those with 10, 15, or 20 years of experience —...
August 11, 2022 | Amtrak, CSX, Headlines, NS, STB
(Source: Freight Waves, August 10, 2022) Deliberations at the Surface Transportation Board over whether Amtrak should be allowed to reestablish Gulf Coast service between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans are still ongoing, and all the parties appear to be holding fast...
August 5, 2022 | CSX, Headlines, NS, Ports, PSR
(Source: CNBC, August 5, 2022) Port productivity remains a huge hurdle for the U.S. supply chain as billions of dollars of products are at anchor or landlocked, and a shift to use of East Coast ports over West Coast ports creates new pressures. Norfolk...
