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NS Goshen, IN Derailment Disrupted Freight, Passenger Service
An unexpected routing for a Norfolk Southern intermodal train left a path of destruction and debris in Goshen, Indiana. BNSF Honors 59 Shippers for Safe Haz-Mat TransportBNSF Railway Company (BNSF) honored 59 shippers with BNSF NS Awarded President's Award by ToyotaToyota Logistics Services (Torrance, CA) has awarded Norfolk Southern Corp. (NS) the 2005 President's Award for overall logistics excellence among rail carriers, its highest award given to a logistics provider. Nevada Northern Qualified for Nat'l Historic LandmarkThe Nevada Northern Railway in Ely, Nevada, has been recommended for listing as a National Historic Landmark. CSXT Southend Sub Reopened Following Bridge RepairAfter two days of bridge repairs near Selma, North Carolina, CSX Transportation's Southend Subdivision will be reopened today with both freight and Amtrak passenger train service expected to resume operations. UP to Launch 10-State Steam Tour with the 844Union Pacific Railroad's historic steam locomotive, No. 844, will be on a 35-day, 10-state tour to celebrate the railroad BNSF Announces Feasibility Study for KS Logistics ParkBNSF Railway announced that it is conducting a feasibility study for a potential new logistics park and intermodal hub center in the Gardner, Kansas area. RailAmerica Reports Carloading Decline for MarchRailAmerica, Inc. reported its freight carloads for the month ended March 31, 2006. MMA Train Derailed by Truck at Highway CrossingA Tuesday evening collision between the Montreal Maine & Atlantic Railway's Searsport Local and truck at the US Route 202 grade crossing left a pile of debris that included a derailed MMA B39-8E 8592. KCS, NS Announce Joint Venture is On Track Following STB ReviewKansas City Southern and Norfolk Southern announced that they have cleared the last regulatory hurdle for the proposed KCS/NS joint venture transaction involving KCS KCS Completes Closure of Six MS CrossingsKansas City Southern Railroad's public safety recently completed closure of six crossings in Newton, Mississippi as part of a corridor project agreement with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). BNSF Call Center Named Top 3 by HDIBNSF Railway is showing the call center industry that the railroad BNSF Refueling Process in CA Speeds LA Port BusinessRecent reports show BNSF Railway Rail Car Builder Moving to Philadelphia Naval YardPennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell announced that one of the world's leading railcar manufacturers, Rotem Company, will move its U.S. headquarters to the Philadelphia Naval Yard with the help of a $2.2 million state investment that will also create more than 215 new jobs within three years. BNSF Recognized for Excellence by ToyotaBNSF Railway Company (BNSF) announced that it was recently recognized by Toyota Logistics Services for Excellence in Quality Performance in 2005. BNSF received this award based on its ability to provide Toyota with superior quality transportation and damage-free delivery. UP Announced Several Management ChangesUnion Pacific Railroad announced several management changes in its operations and track engineering departments. The appointments are effective April 1. Tri-Rail Service Disrupted by Speed RestrictionsTri-Rail evening rush hour service was disrupted Wednesday after inspectors ordered immediate speed restrictions on a key segment of track in Broward County, Florida. Amtrak Announces 2007 Wall Calendar Photo ContestEnter Amtrak's KCS to Eliminate Tex Mex RoutingEffective April 1, Kansas City Southern Railroad and Tex Mex customers will have single line routing all the way to the U.S.-Mexican border, as "TM" routing ceases to exist and is replaced with "KCS". TVA Says Railroads Partially to Blame for Rising CostsThe Tennessee Valley Authority says the railroads are contributing to the rising cost and falling supply of environmentally friendly low-sulfur coal from the West. NS Names Seale EVP and Chief Marketing OfficerDonald W. Seale has been named executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Norfolk Southern Corporation, the company announced. Seale assumes the responsibilities held by L.I. "Ike" Prillaman, who retired April 1 as vice chairman and chief marketing officer, after a 36-year railroad career. BNSF Outlines State Spending in 2006 Capital BudgetOn Janurary 24, BNSF announced its planned $2.4 billion capital commitment program for 2006, about 10 percent higher than 2005 Railinc Announces Upgrades to RailSync SystemUsers of RailSync Command are being provided with significant enhancements for rail shipment management and operations. CPR Announces Resignation of CFORob Ritchie, Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Pacific Railway announced the resignation of Michael T. Waites, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 14, 2006. CPR Outremount Rail Yard Acquired by UniversityThe Universit NS Establishes New Delmarva Business UnitNorfolk Southern Railway Company has established a marketing and operating unit in Delaware and Maryland to improve customer service, increase operating efficiency and develop new business. NS Realigns Responsibilities of Two Senior OfficersNorfolk Southern Corporation has realigned the responsibilities of two senior officers in its finance and law departments, effective April 1. Both are headquartered in Norfolk. PAL Orders 29 Loco Digital Video Recording SystemsAdvanced Video Technologies L.L.C. (AVT) recently received an order from the Paducah & Louisville Railway Inc. (PAL) to equip 29 of the 265-mile regional's locomotives with a Locomotive Digital Video Recording System. GWI Names New Chief Accounting OfficerGenesee & Wyoming Inc. announced that it has named Christopher F. Liucci to the position of Chief Accounting Officer and Global Controller. BNSF Closes 3,000th Grade Crossing in Six Year PeriodA major milestone was reached March 27 when BNSF Railway closed a private crossing at Belle Plaine, Kansas, at milepost 227 on the Emporia subdivision. |