Railfanning.org News Wire – Page 80

Norfolk Southern Fires Shaw, Appoints Mark George

September 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Norfolk Southern Corp. Board of Directors has unanimously voted to fire President and CEO Alan H. Shaw for cause, effective immediately.

Norfolk Southern Investigating CEO Shaw Over Conduct Allegations

September 9, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. said its Board of Directors has opened an investigation into allegations of potential conduct by CEO Alan Shaw that is inconsistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and company policy.

Investigators Cite Ineffective Management in 2023 Flying Scotsman Collision at Aviemore Station

September 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch identified ineffective management by the Strathspey Railway Company as an underlying factor in a collision involving the historic Flying Scotsman steam locomotive.

Central Japan Railway Company Uses AWS for Yamanashi Maglev Line

September 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Central Japan Railway Company is using Amazon Web Services technologies to enhance operations for its Yamanashi Maglev Line.

Eurostar Picks Accommodations Plus International for Exclusive Crew Sourcing and Passenger Service Solutions

August 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Eurostar has selected Accommodations Plus International to provide exclusive crew sourcing, corporate travel management and innovative disrupted passenger services.

MARTA Trains to Temporarily Bypass Brookhaven Station During Construction

August 28, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) trains will temporarily skip stopping at Brookhaven Station from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15 so construction crews can replace the 40-year-old pavers on the rail station platform.

Georgia DOT Seeks Public Input on Railroad Bridge Replacement in Sylvania

August 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on the proposed State Route 21 BU/SR 73 at Ogeechee Railroad Company bridge replacement project, which requires an off-site detour in Screven County.

Norfolk Southern Reaches Tentative Collective Agreements with Four Labor Unions

August 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation, in partnership with BNSF Railway, has reached tentative, five-year collective bargaining agreements with four labor unions.

Teamsters Serve CN with a Strike Notice

August 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference has served CN with a 72-hour strike notice.

CPKC Disappointed by TCRC’s Decision to Dispute Minister’s Direction to Resume Railway Operations

August 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City said it was disappointed by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference’s decision to dispute the Canadian Minister of Labour’s direction to resume railway operations.