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CSX completes acquisition of Quality Carriers

(Source: Progressive Railroading, July 1, 2021) CSX Corp. today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Quality Carriers Inc., a North American provider of bulk liquid chemicals truck transportation, from Quality Distribution Inc. Financial...

Howard Street Tunnel project receives final environmental OK

(Source: Progressive Railroading, June 24, 2021) The planned Howard Street Tunnel expansion project in Baltimore has received a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) as part of the project review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Maryland Gov....

CSX selects Wabtec for power upgrades

(Source: Wabtec press release, June 24, 2021) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corporation and Wabtec are partnering to accelerate sustainable rail by modernizing locomotives across CSX’s fleet and implementing advanced digital technologies to deliver significant fuel...

Class I execs respond to shippers’ rail service concerns

(Source: Progressive Railroading, June 18, 2021) Four Class I executives have responded to Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chairman Martin Oberman’s May 27 letter that expressed his concerns about recent rail service problems reported by shippers. Full story:...

Military stumped by stolen box of armor-piercing grenades

(Source: Associated Press, June 15, 2021) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The green, metal box was stuffed inside a bright pink pillowcase and stashed in the bushes behind Christopher Zachery’s house. He hauled it out for a better look. Stenciled on the box: “Cartridges for...