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CPKC 1Q24: ‘Well Positioned to Deliver on 2024 Guidance’

“We exited last year with strong momentum and our performance in the first quarter, combined with an improving demand environment, has us well positioned to deliver on our 2024 guidance,” Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) President and CEO Keith Creel said in an April 24 earnings announcement. “As we enter the second year of our forever story, we are focused on safely executing on the unique and undeniable opportunities this franchise creates and delivering long-term value for our employees, customers and shareholders.”

“Looking forward, we are confident for 2024," said CN President and CEO Tracy Robinson. (CN photo)

CN’s Robinson: ‘Our Team of Railroaders Delivered to Plan’

“Our team of railroaders delivered to plan in the first quarter and our scheduled operating model continued to enhance our service to customers,” CN President and CEO Tracy Robinson said during the Class I’s first-quarter 2024 financial and operating announcement on April 23. “Looking forward, we are confident for 2024. We are seeing the expected improvements in the economy, and our CN-specific growth opportunities are materializing. We remain committed to delivering on our growth agenda and powering the economy.”

Beginning May 5, RTD-PD will move to a 24/7 staffing model. (Denver RTD photo)

Transit Briefs: Metra, Denver RTD, Amtrak OIG

Metra schedules 47 safety blitzes in 2024. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) Transit Police will implement 24/7 patrols beginning May 5; and the Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG) identifies opportunities for Amtrak to better use its customer service data to improve the customer experience.

Lauren Cochran, Head of Sales and Business Development, Stadler US. (Image Courtesy of Stadler US via LinkedIn)

Cochran Named Stadler US Head of Sales and Business Development

Stadler US on April 22 announced that Lauren Cochran has been named as Head of Sales and Business Development for North America.

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Amtrak Petitions FRA for Waiver of Compliance Regarding Loss of Shunt Incidents

Amtrak on Oct. 17, 2023, petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 229 (Railroad Locomotive Standards).

Left to Right: Tatsuhiko Asami (NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd.), Linda Kongerslev (Oldendorff Carriers), Ken Veldman (Prince Rupert Port Authority), Ian Anderson (Teck Resources Limited), Mike Lagowski (Mitsubishi Canada Ltd.), Robert Booker (Trigon Pacific Terminals), Duncan Wilson (Vancouver Fraser Port Authority), Mayu Toyobe (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries), François Bélanger (CN Rail)

NPGCC Aims to Decarbonize Transportation Corridor Between North America and Asia

Global industry leaders from North America, Asia and Europe announced April 15 the formation of the North Pacific Green Corridor Consortium (NPGCC) whose members and partners will “work together to decarbonize the value chain for commodities” between Canada, Japan and South Korea.

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NS Merges Subsidiaries to Form TCSI

Norfolk Southern (NS) recently announced the merger of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Triple Crown Services Company and Thoroughbred Direct Intermodal Services, Inc., to create a newly formed, combined entity under the name

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RailPros Opens New Philadelphia Office

Irving, TX-based RailPros announced April 19 that it has opened a new office location in Philadelphia, Pa.

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Transit Briefs: Metrolinx, Amtrak

Metrolinx increases GO Train service. Also, Amtrak publishes a guide for West Baltimore community investments funded by the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program (FDT Program).

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Class I Briefs: UP, CPKC

Union Pacific (UP) extends its long-running partnership with STG Logistics. Also, the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division (BRC-TCU) secures a sick leave agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).

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