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ARH’s Commitment to Safety Excellence: Railway Age CEO Perspectives on Safety

In the dynamic and challenging world of rail transportation, safe operations are key to attracting and protecting employees, as well as earning the right to serve communities and customers.  Anacostia Rail Holdings

Aerial photograph of Feb. 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern derailment site, courtesy of the NTSB.

REPORT — Struck: NS Defenses on Ohio Derailment Cleanup Cost

U.S. District Judge John R. Adams will not allow multiple Norfolk Southern “defenses against the government’s environmental cleanup cost suit” that stems from the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment in East Palestine, Ohio,

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Investing in Safety at Union Pacific: Railway Age CEO Perspectives on Safety

Every day, we work with very large, heavy equipment to move products and materials across 23 states with gateways connecting the continent. One mistake can prevent an employee from returning home or

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Safety is CN’s Core Value: Railway Age CEO Perspectives on Safety

Safety is at the core of everything we do at CN. Leaning back into scheduled railroading has allowed us to optimize our resources while never compromising on safety. Streamlining our operations has

“VRS has a 60-year tradition of helping local businesses with efficient and reliable freight service,” VRS President Selden Houghton said, “and we are excited at the opportunity to grow and expand by providing economical rail service to customers in northern New Hampshire.” (VRS Photograph of Vermont Railway, Railway Age's 2022 Short Line of the Year)

VRS to Acquire New Hampshire Central

Vermont Rail System (VRS) will grow its portfolio to seven short line railroads with the acquisition of New Hampshire Central.

The Port of Savannah moved more than 3 million tons of cargo in March, while handling 154 vessels between Garden City and Ocean terminals, according to GPA. (Photograph Courtesy of GPA)

Intermodal Briefs: GPA, ITS Logistics

March was the third consecutive month of growth for the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), with rail volumes up 22%. Also, ITS Logistics releases its April forecast, reporting that the collapse of Baltimore Key Bridge has resulted in a “‘severe’ rating for Atlantic Ocean Region.”

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Port of Albany Lands $9.9MM for Rail, Maritime Upgrades

New York’s Port of Albany has received a $9.907 million grant to upgrade its on-dock rail and wharf deck infrastructure to handle heavy cargo. The funding is part of the New York

Tim Worrell, right, with his father, Ken Worrell, locomotive engineer. (Photograph Courtesy of BNSF)
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BNSF: Family Legacy Runs Deep in Galesburg

BNSF’s Galesburg, Ill., yard has a rich history that extends back to the 1860s. Through the years, one family has accompanied the facility almost every step of the way. Today, Tim Worrell,

RA Young Professionals: Fast Tracking Your Career

‘Young Professionals’ Virtual Conference Set for May 9

Railway Age’s second-annual Young Professionals conference—the rail industry’s only free event tailored to helping “fast trackers” in the freight, passenger and supply sectors advance their careers—will be held virtually on May 9

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TD Cowen 1Q24 Rail Shipper Survey Says …

Our survey is comprehensive and covers a broad range of industrial and consumer industries, among others. Chemicals, Transportation, and Manufacturing comprised the largest percentages of participants. Shippers completing this survey had approximately

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