Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) in November unloaded its first 8,500-foot grain train in the U.S. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) late last month held a roundtable discussion in East Palestine, Ohio, with local officials, focusing on long-term economic opportunities for businesses and residents.
The Montréal Port Authority (MPA) has appointed Julie Gascon as President and CEO, effective Feb. 12, 2024.
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has recognized Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Adam Motsinger for environmental excellence in 2023.
BNSF’s Minot Gavin Yard team in North Dakota boosts new-hire training. Also, CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) are recognized as two of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024.
BNSF earns a partnership award from the Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC). Also, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) names the CPKC Women’s Open as the LPGA tournament of the year for the second straight year.
Canada’s VIA Rail confirmed Nov. 14 that it is engaged with Amtrak and other rail operators in discussions aimed at extending Amtrak’s existing Chicago-Detroit Wolverine service to Toronto’s downtown Union Station. Amtrak
Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s Sanchez Yard, near the U.S. border, continues to be on a roll. Yard dwell time fell for the fourth consecutive week, this time from 19.4 to 17.5 hours.
RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2023 ISSUE: Since 2017, Railway Age has celebrated women leaders who break down barriers and create opportunities for the next generation. This year, 23 honorees and five honorable mentions were selected from more than 100 Women in Rail awards candidates by judges Barbara Wilson and KellyAnne Gallagher, with input from the Railway Age staff. These visionaries from all levels of North American railroading are not only excelling in their respective fields, but also making an impact in the historically male-dominated freight, transit and supply sectors; supporting and inspiring more women to join the industry; and serving their communities. Congratulations to these women whose accomplishments are presented here.
The Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) comment period closed Nov. 7 for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) it issued this fall in Docket No. EP 711 (Sub-No. 2), Reciprocal Switching for Inadequate Service.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and CSX Transportation are seeking Surface Transportation Board (STB) approval to establish a new interchange connection in Alabama and freight corridor linking Mexico, Texas and the U.S. Southeast. The STB on Nov. 3 accepted for consideration their applications.