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May
17

BNSF attendance policy tweaks are not enough, rail union leader says

BNSF Railway Co. last week announced changes to its controversial "HiViz" attendance policy, but a rail labor leader says the changes amount to "little more than fluff."

The policy was designed to ensure rail crews are available for their shifts to run trains to improve service reliability. But rail labor leaders have balked at the policy, claiming that it has caused locomotive engineers and other railroaders to stay on call around the clock, prompting hundreds to quit their jobs.

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May
17

BNSF attendance policy tweaks are not enough, rail union leader says

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May
17

WMATA top leadership steps down amid rail operator certification lapses

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May
16

Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Steptoe & Johnson, GenCell, Redhawk and Transdev (May 16)

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May
16

Short Line Safety Institute: Assessments improved safety culture

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May
16

SEPTA issues RFP for trolley fleet replacement

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May
16

Illinois commission OKs crossing upgrades on UP track

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May
16

Rio Grande selects engineering, construction firms for Uinta Basin rail project

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May
16

Shaw emphasizes customer service at NS shareholders meeting

Norfolk Southern Railway will deliver long-term value to shareholders by becoming more customer-centric and operations-driven, President and CEO Alan Shaw said at the company's annual meeting held last week.

“My first priority, and the top priority of every member of the Norfolk Southern team, is to restore service to the quality our customers expect and deserve,” said Shaw in a press release.

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May
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Shaw emphasizes customer service at NS shareholders meeting

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May
16

Shaw emphasizes customer service at NS shareholders meeting

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May
16

FRA unveils plan to identify, develop new passenger-rail corridors

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May
13

Buckingham Branch Railroad founder Bryant dies

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May
13

OC Streetcar project reaches construction milestone

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May
13

VIA Rail reports jump in ridership for 2021

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May
13

Amtrak crews repair benchwall system in North River Tunnel

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May
13

CSX recognizes 65 companies for hazmat safety in 2021

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May
13

CSX recognizes 65 companies for hazmat safety in 2021

Rail News Home CSX Transportation 5/13/2022 Rail News: CSX Transportation
CSX has presented its Chemical Safety Excellence Award to 65 customers for their "outstanding contribution" to the safe transportation of hazardous materials in 2021.The awards were presented to companies that shipped at least 600 carloads of hazardous materials with CSX during the year without a hazmat release due to controllable factors.Representing a wide range of industry segments, the winning companies shipped over 185,000 carloads of hazardous materials on the Class I's network in 2021.CSX gave special recognition to global chemical company Kemira, which led all hazard materials shippers with 21 consecutive years as a CSX award winner.Also receiving special recognition were ExxonMobil Chemical Co. and Messer North America, which reached their 10-consecutive-year milestone as award winners; and Americas Styrenics, Ascend Performance Materials and Shintech, which reached five consecutive years without a nonaccidental release.The full list of award winners can be read here.

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CSX recognizes 65 companies for hazmat safety in 2021

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May
13

NCDOT awards rail infrastructure grants to short lines, ports authority

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