Norfolk Southern Corp. has earned a place on Inbound Logistics’ 2014 75 Green Supply Chain Partners list in recognition of sustainable supply chain, logistics, and transportation practices.
Amtrak’s on-time performance has dropped during the first eight months of the fiscal year, according to an analysis of the railroad’s performance numbers.
The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will celebrate railroads and their unique history during the second annual Railroad Rendezvous this July.
Amtrak is looking to acquire new high-speed trainsets that will supplement and eventually replace its Acela Express in use on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
Union Pacific said it has increased the frequency of two intermodal services: Portland-Chicago and Northern California-Chicago. Both are part of Union Pacific’s top-tier “premium” intermodal service, with four-day delivery in the morning.
Wabtec Corpo. has completed the previously announced acquisition of Fandstan Electric Group Ltd., a rail and industrial equipment manufacturer, for about $220 million.
Amtrak is exploring options to upgrade its on-board Wi-Fi service in the Northeast Corridor (NEC), with a particular interest in constructing a dedicated, wireless trackside network that provides a high-capacity, broadband-speed Internet connection between Washington and Boston.