September 29, 2022 | CSX, Headlines, NS, PSR
(Source: MarketWatch.com, September 27, 2022) Shares of CSX Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. both sank toward the lowest levels in nearly two years Tuesday, after UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz backed away from his long-time bullish stances on the railroad operators,...
September 20, 2022 | Derailment, Headlines, NS
(Source: Trains Magazine, September 20, 2022) Twenty-six cars of a Norfolk Southern train derailed Monday morning between the towns of Albers and New Baden, leading to an extensive response from authorities that included a hazardous-materials team as a precautionary...
September 9, 2022 | Headlines, NS, Ports, PSR
(Source: The Load Star, September 9, 2022) Strained supply chain infrastructure in the eastern and southern US raises questions about changes to Asian import flows, as rail services try to maintain cargo flow. Norfolk Southern (NS) is struggling to cope with container...
September 8, 2022 | Headlines, NS, PSR, UP
(Source: Supply Chain Brain, September 7, 2022) Rail yards are starting to rumble with activity again as freight railroads invest in expanding capacity and improving service. The Wall Street Journal reports that Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific have recently...
September 8, 2022 | CSX, Headlines, NS, PSR, UP
(Source: Trains Magazine, September 7, 2022) The chief executives of CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific say their railroads are on the mend as more newly hired conductors enter active duty, operations are slowly improving, and freight demand...
September 8, 2022 | Headlines, NS, PSR, UP
(Source: CNBC, September 7, 2022) Ongoing rail congestion at West Coast ports has created an opportunity for East Coast ports, container shipping companies and rail operators to enter into new trade relationships. Full story: CNBC
September 7, 2022 | Amtrak, CSX, Headlines, NS, STB
(Source: Trains Magazine, September 6, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The latest round of filings in the Amtrak Gulf Coast dispute essentially find the parties stating their old arguments in new ways. Amtrak again argues CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern fail to show...
September 2, 2022 | Headlines, NS, PSR
(Source: Cleveland.com, September 1, 2022) Police alerted Norfolk Southern Railway at 10:12 a.m. Aug. 26 a train was blocking several railroad track crossings. Police reported another stopped train at 9:23 a.m. Aug. 25 blocking four railroad crossings. Full story:...
September 2, 2022 | CSX, Headlines, NS, PSR
(Source: Television station WCNC, September 1, 2022) Leaders in Chester County say trains regularly blocking roads are causing public safety concerns. Now, they’re looking for ways to raise awareness, saying it’s not just an inconvenience. Their reason: they...
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
