In Chicago, Norfolk Southern apologizes for ‘bait truck’ operation
Norfolk Southern apologized after a controversial anti-theft operation in Chicago sparked outrage in the community.
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Trainyard Tech adds NS Conway yard
Trainyard Tech, LLC recently placed its CLASSMASTER™ Process Control System for hump yards in service at Norfolk Southern’s Conway Yard in Conway, Pa.
2Q18 records for Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern hit new highs for operating income, operating ratio, net income and earnings per share in this year’s second quarter. Net income was $710 million, up 43% year-over-year, a result of an 18% increase in income from railway operations and a lower effective income tax rate. Diluted EPS was $2.50, up 46% year-over-year and a second-quarter record.
Rail freight volumes continue to climb
Rail freight, including commodity and intermodal volumes, continued steady upward movement in the latest weekly data check.
Port of Savannah tops container mark
Another year, another intermodal record as the Port of Savannah cemented its position as the leading southern U.S. gateway for containerized cargo.
Carloads, intermodal up ahead of tariffs
Rail traffic moved smartly ahead the first week of July as shippers secured orders before President Trump’s tariffs take full effect.
Plans aim to streamline Chicago rail network
Officials in the Windy City want to unwind the nation’s most complicated railroad labyrinth.
Rio Tinto operates first driverless freight train
Railroading entered a brave, new world as the first fully-autonomous freight train completed its initial run in Australia.
Another mark for South Carolina boxes
The records keep coming for a key U.S. East Coast container gateway.
Final environmental review released for Charleston intermodal hub
A proposed rail-served intermodal hub in South Carolina has passed a major milestone.