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SSR freight working with V/Line N-Class Locomotives

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March 21, 2024
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With V/Line leasing out 4 N Classes to SSR, N466 and N464 work the first load of grain from North Western Victoria on 9196 loaded Nullawil grain to Appleton Dock

South Carolina Ports to Buy Westrock Site to Expand Port Capacity at North Charleston Terminal

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March 21, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — With support from the state and unanimous approval from the SC Ports Board of Directors, SC Ports plans to purchase the former WestRock paper mill site in North Charleston to further expand port capacity at the Port of Charleston.
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Norfolk Southern Appoints Industry Veteran John Orr as Chief Operating Officer

David C. Lester
March 21, 2024
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ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Wednesday the appointment of John Orr as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.
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NetControl Positions Union Pacific as Technology Trailblazer

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March 20, 2024
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OMAHA –– Union Pacific made history on Jan. 6, 2024, when we became the first Class I railroad to modernize the “big three” core operating platforms: Positive Train Control (PTC), Computer-Aided Dispatch (CADx) and Transportation Management (NetControl…

BNSF Restores Service After ‘Significant Damage’ to Rail Bridge

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 20, 2024
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CANADIAN, Texas – BNSF was able to restore service to both of its main lines in the Panhandle Subdivision in north Texas on March 16th.
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Transport Canada Announces Funding to Increase Capacity at the Port of Thunder Bay

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March 20, 2024
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OTTAWA, Ontario –– Last week, the Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, Ontario, Marcus Powlowski, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of up to $6.7 million for two projects at the Port of Thunde…

SANDAG Prepares for $78M, 3-Year Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project

David C. Lester
March 20, 2024
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DEL MAR, Calif. –– The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has announced a major project to stabilize the Del Mar Bluffs.
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LeShuttle reaches major Freight Milestone

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March 16, 2024
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LeShuttle has transported its 35 millionth lorry through the channel tunnel.

MDOT Announces Rail Grant to CSX For Intermodal Terminal Improvements in Detroit

David C. Lester
March 16, 2024
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LANSING, Mich. –– Earlier today, we reported on MDOT M-REP grants announced on Wednesday, March 13. Today, MDOT announced another M-REP grant –– this one for CSX improvements to the Livernois Intermodal terminal in Detroit.
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MDOT Announces M-REP Grants; $16MM For 10 Freight Rail Projects

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 15, 2024
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LANSING, Mich. – Through the Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant Program (M-REP), the MDOT awards $16 million for 10 rail projects across the state to invest in rail corridors and facilities.
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