December 1, 2021 | AAR Freight Trends, Headlines, PSR
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, November 24, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 20, 2021. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was...
November 30, 2021 | AAR Freight Trends, Headlines, PSR
(Source: Railway Age, November 24, 2021) NEW YORK — For the week ending Nov. 20, 2021, U.S. Class I railroads hauled 237,244 carloads, up 1.6% from the same point last year, but the 271,065 intermodal containers and trailers they moved fell 10% from 2020, the...
November 30, 2021 | Headlines, NS, PSR, STB
(Source: Freight Waves, November 26, 2021) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Surface Transportation Board Chairman Marty Oberman wants Norfolk Southern to explain how it intends to improve service amid deteriorating performance metrics and rising complaints. Full story: Freight...
November 16, 2021 | Headlines, NS, PSR
(Source: Trains Magazine, November 15, 2021) ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern’s service has deteriorated over the past six weeks amid crew shortages and operational changes, according to shippers and connecting railroads. Some expressed concern that the railroad is...
November 15, 2021 | Headlines, Legislation, PSR
(Source: Trains Magazine, November 15, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill President Biden is slated to sign into law today (Monday, Nov. 15) contains funding for a study of Class I railroads’ use of ever-longer trains and their impact on...
November 15, 2021 | Headlines, PSR
(Source: Supply Chain, November 14, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Stolen shipments are becoming an increasingly common theme, as slow-moving cargo that crawls through backlogged West Coast ports is being targeted by criminals looking to cash-in on consumer electronics, the...
November 12, 2021 | Headlines, PSR
(Source: Supply Chain Dive, November 11, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Railroads are struggling to replenish their workforces after cutting thousands of positions at the start of the pandemic. Despite hiring efforts, employment numbers in 2021 remain below what they were...
November 12, 2021 | AAR Freight Trends, Headlines, PSR
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, November 10, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 6, 2021. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 504,111...
November 10, 2021 | Headlines, NS, PSR
(Source: Trussville Tribune, November 9, 2021) TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Recent railroad blockages along South Chalkville road are “due to a significant increase in volume” in freight, according to a representative for Norfolk Southern. Full story: Trussville...
November 9, 2021 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines, Legislation, PSR
(Source: Trains Magazine, November 8, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature includes significant spending for rail-related projects through 2026, from grants to shore up short line track to a study of...
