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.
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.
The Museum of Transportation in St. Louis and the Virginia Museum of Transportation are in discussions to bring Norfolk and Western Y6a steam engine No. 2156 back to its place of origin at Roanoke, Va., on a five-year loan for display at the Virginia museum.
Union Pacific Chairman and CEO Jack Koraleski joined New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez in a grand-opening ceremony celebrating the newest facility on the railroad’s 23-state network.
CN’s transportation of Western Canadian grain during the 2013-2014 crop year has surpassed its prior historical record and exceeds what it promised the Canadian government in mid-February, a full month before the government’s order-in-council took effect requiring railways to move specific volumes, the railroad said.
Norfolk Southern Corp. President James A. Squires will assume additional responsibilities in line with the company’s normal succession planning process, Chairman and CEO Wick Moorman announced.