CN appoints new Executive VP and CITO
CN has announced Dominique Malenfant as Executive Vice-President and Chief Information and Technology Officer.
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HS2 rail freight deliveries to take 1.5 million lorries off Britain’s roads
The first rail freight delivery of aggregate has recently arrived at HS2’s Washwood Heath site in Birmingham, signalling the start of HS2’s major programme to take up to 1.5 million lorries off the roads in order to cut carbon emissions.
The AAR reports on the latest US and North American rail traffic
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported US and North American rail traffic for the week ending 15 August 2020.
BNSF recognises customers for excellence in product safety
BNSF Railway Co (BNSF) has honoured 106 customers with its annual Product Stewardship Award for the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail during 2019.
PD Ports opens multi-million pound bulks handling facility at Teesport
UK-based PD Ports is celebrating the official opening of a multi-million pound bulks handling facility at Teesport, which marks an important milestone in the revival of the Tees Valley.
CP launches train of international containers from Port of Saint John
Canadian Pacific launched its first train of international containers from the Port of Saint John.
Canadian Pacific reaffirms commitment to grow traffic at the Port of Saint John
Canadian Pacific has highlighted the generational growth opportunity in a meeting with the New Brunswick (Canada) Premier.
Enstructure acquires Port Canaveral’s Ambassador Services, Inc.
Enstructure has announced the acquisition of Port Canaveral, Florida, based marine terminal operator Ambassador Services, Inc., and thus enters the Southeast US market.
CP releases climate change statement
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd has released its first public statement on climate change.
CN announces 2020 - 2021 Grain Plan
CN has recently filed and published its 2020 - 2021 Grain Plan.
Pilot project launched to test automatic freight rail coupling
A consortium headed by Deutsche Bahn is now trialling the use of digital automatic coupling on freight cars.
CN to invest US$30 million in Tennessee
CN has recently announced that, as part of its strategic investments to support growing demand and enable supply chains, it plans to invest approximately US$30 million across Tennessee in 2020.
CN to invest US$165 in Illinois
CN has recently announced that, as part of its strategic investments to support growing demand and enable supply chains, it plans to invest approximately US$165 million across Illinois in 2020.
CN to invest US$50 million in Mississippi
CN has recently announced that, as part of its strategic investments to support growing demand and enable supply chains, it plans to invest approximately US$50 million across Mississippi in 2020.
CN to invest US$100 million in Wisonsin
CN has recently announced that, as part of its strategic investments to support growing demand and enable supply chains, it plans to invest approximately US$100 million across Wisconsin in 2020.