Rail News Home Union Pacific Railroad 4/19/2022 Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad
"Being identified by the Women's Choice Awards is exemplary of our meaningful progress toward our diversity, equity and inclusion goals," said Beth Whited, EVP – sustainability and strategy. Photo – up.com
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Union Pacific Railroad has been named a "Best Place to Work" by the Women’s Choice Awards.
The Class I earned the distinction in three categories: best companies for women; best companies for diversity; and best companies for millennials. The Women’s Choice Awards honor companies based on female and diversity representation in the workforce, work-life balance, professional development opportunities and other benefits.
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Rail News Home Norfolk Southern Railway 4/18/2022 Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway
NS conductors are guaranteed minimum annual pay of $52,000 with benefits. Photo – nscorp.com
NS conductors are guaranteed minimum annual pay of $52,000 with benefits. Photo – nscorp.com
Norfolk Southern Railway is expanding its conductor trainee incentive program to Bellevue, Ohio; Elkhart, Indiana; and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The program includes starting bonuses of $5,000.
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Rail News Home Union Pacific Railroad 4/18/2022 Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad
"The [survey] responses helped us gain a deeper understanding of our impact on the communities we serve and enhance our ESG goals as we navigate the global landscape ahead," said UP Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz. Photo – up.com
"The [survey] responses helped us gain a deeper understanding of our impact on the communities we serve and enhance our ESG goals as we navigate the global landscape ahead," said UP Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz. Photo – up.com
Union Pacific Railroad last week published its latest Building America Report, which includes an expanded approach to the Class I’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.
The report identifies the company’s ESG priorities and explains the company’s ongoing community support, supplier diversity and philanthropic initiatives.
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Rail News Home CSX Transportation 4/18/2022 Rail News: CSX Transportation
CSX officials expect to close on the acquisition on June 1. Photo – panamrailways.com/Ted Krug
CSX officials expect to close on the acquisition on June 1. Photo – panamrailways.com/Ted Krug
The Surface Transportation Board late last week approved CSX's application to acquire Pan Am Systems and its short-line subsidiaries, including Pan Am Railways Inc.
CSX officials expect to close on the acquisition on June 1. Pan Am owns rail lines and provides rail service on a freight-rail network in New England, from Maine in the north to the Boston region in the south, and west to near Albany, New York.