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 19, 2022 | Derailment, Headlines, NS
(Source: Gainesville Times, August 18, 2022) GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Department of Natural Resources’ Environmental Protection Division has ordered Norfolk Southern to remove soybeans from Flat Creek under threat of penalties up to $50,000 per day. A Norfolk...
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 12, 2022 | Derailment, Headlines, NS
(Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, August 11, 2022) PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Two Norfolk Southern Railway employees who were controlling a train that derailed on East Carson Street in Baldwin in December are suing their company. Full story: Pittsburgh...
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 8, 2022 | CEO Pay, Headlines, NS
(Source: Defense World, August 6, 2022) Norfolk Southern Co. Director James A. Squires sold 105,420 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 2. The stock was sold at an average price of $248.81, for a total value of $26,229,550.20....
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...
