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The Association of American Railroads (AAR) released its first “State of the Industry Report” in January that focuses on the key challenges, accomplishments and innovations within the freight railroad industry. This initial, five-chapter edition details the industry's investments in new technology and innovation that are enhancing safety across the nation's rail network.
The reports are designed to inform lawmakers, the business community and the public about the freight railroad industry's top ...
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A BNSF intermodal train departs the Port of Los Angeles after taking on freight from the CMA-CGM Benjamin Franklin, the largest container vessel ever to visit a US port. The ship, which can carry nearly 18,000 20-foot containers, docked in Los Angeles on Dec. 26. ...
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CSX recently announced plans to develop a major freight rail infrastructure project in Johnston County, NC, that will spur economic development in the region and help position eastern North Carolina as a major transportation logistics hub. The proposed intermodal rail terminal, the Carolina Connector, or ...
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Kudos to BNSF Railway for training more than 900 Washington state first responders during community hazmat training sessions held throughout the state in 2015. This includes 56 first responders who attended a three-day session in Marysville.
The railroad sent another 91 Washington firefighters to specialized crude-by-rail ...
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CSX joined with Allegheny County officials, local and state partners and members of the Stowe Township and McKees Rocks communities on December 4 to celebrate the construction of the Pittsburgh Intermodal Rail Terminal. The $60+ million facility, which is expected to commence operations in 2017, ...
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Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced today that its 15th annual Holiday Express will distribute $159,500 in gift cards to The Salvation Army at stops along the Holiday Express route.
The gift cards are designated for the purchase of warm clothing and other necessities for kids in need. ...
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GCT Canada has commenced its GCT Deltaport Intermodal Yard Reconfiguration project. The company confirms its (WSCs) from crane manufacturer, Austria-based Künz. The state-of-the-art, 41-tonne lift capacity WSCs will increase train handling speed at GCT Deltaport.
Already boasting the largest on-dock rail yard in North America, the ...
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The San Diego & Imperial Valley Railroad (SDIV) has opened its Choice Terminal bulk transload facility. Located in SDIV’s San Ysidro rail yard, the new terminal provides bulk transload customers with access to local and international markets via the railroad’s connection with BNSF Railway and ...
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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (BHSI) has begun underwriting Marine, Transport & Logistics Liability Insurance in Australia and New Zealand.
BHSI is focusing its new marine, transport & logistics liability capabilities on key segments, including: port/terminal operators, transport/logistics operators, rail operators, cargo handling facilities, charterer’s liability, ...
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BNSF Railway announced Austin Western Railroad (AWRR) as its 2015 Shortline Railroad of the Year during BNSF’s annual Shortline Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. AWRR, which is operated by Watco Companies of Pittsburg, KS, edged out 200 other shortline railroads in North America that interchange ...
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