The NAS report estimates that the average train length increased by roughly 25% between 2008 and 2017. 

George said he plans to draw on his experience with factory floor productivity and quality control strategies to improve Norfolk Southern’s operations.

Some rail operators were locked out of the Port of Hamburg on the morning of September 6.

Shaw’s alleged behavior was inconsistent with company policy and its code of ethics, Norfolk Southern said.

Project at Fenix Marine Terminal will expand capacity and cargo efficiency, provide environmental benefits, port says.

The project is part of a U.S. plan to secure access to critical minerals such as copper and cobalt in a region where China has been dominant.

Canada's labor board ended a day-long work stoppage after it imposed binding arbitration on the railways and union. 

CN started its return to service on August 23, while CPKC workers returned to the job August 26.

The new deals include a 3.5% yearly wage increase over the next five years, along with more vacation hours earlier in workers' careers.

The Canadian labor minister has asked the federal industrial relations board to impose binding arbitration on the parties.