Received the following via email.
CSX Corporation Announces Earnings Release and Fourth-Quarter Earnings
Call
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., (December 19, 2013) - CSX Corporation (NYSE:
CSX) will release fourth-quarter and 2013 full-year financial and operating
results on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, after the market close.
The
Company will host an earnings conference call at 8:30 am Eastern Time on Thursday, January 16, 2014 via teleconference and a live audio
webcast.
Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial
1-888-327-6279 (1-888-EARN-CSX) and ask for the CSX earnings call. Callers
outside the U.S. dial 1-773-756-0199. Participants should dial in 10
minutes prior to the call.
Access to the audio webcast will be
available on CSX's website at http://investors.csx.com. A replay and
accompanying audio will be available following the conclusion of this
event.
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier
transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck
transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of
markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and
consumer products. For more than 185 years, CSX has played a critical role
in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network
connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where
nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more
than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports
with major population centers and small farming towns alike. More
information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX)
and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
Contact:
David
Baggs, Investor Relations
904-359-4812
Melanie Cost, Corporate
Communications
904-359-1702
Friday, December 20, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
NJ Transit One-Seat Ride to Manhattan Coming to the Raritan Valley Line
Received the following via email.
NJ Transit One-Seat
Ride to Manhattan to Begin in March 2014
During Weekday Off-Peak Hours
During Weekday Off-Peak Hours
The Raritan Valley
Rail Coalition and the One-Seat Ride Coalition have announced that NJ Transit
will roll out a morning off-peak, one-seat ride to New York's Penn Station
starting March 2, 2014. The trains will arrive in New York between 10 a.m. and
3 p.m.
NJ Transit has
purchased dual-mode locomotives that will operate as diesels through Hunterdon,
Somerset, Middlesex and Union counties and as electronic locomotives through the
tunnel to Manhattan, making the one-seat ride possible.
The Raritan Valley
Rail Coalition, joined by a coalition of 30 mayors of towns along the line, seek
to ultimately achieve a full one-seat ride Manhattan service on the Raritan
Valley Line, which currently terminates in Newark.
"Town after town has
major development near their train stations," said Somerset County Freeholder
and Rail Coalition Chairman Peter S. Palmer. "The weekday off-peak service is an
important first step."
He credited the
mayors' coalition, headed by Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, with being "vital to
the long-standing effort of the Rail Coalition to bring the one-seat ride to
fruition."
NJ Transit, which has
championed Transit-Oriented Development, has agreed to meet quarterly with the
One-Seat Ride Coalition to evaluate the results of the new service and discuss
further expansion. The next step would be to offer evening one-seat ride
service during off-peak hours after 8 p.m.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
MRL on KRL: New Locomotive Crane on Kasgro Depressed-center Flat Car
Received the following photo via email. Photo taken by Tom Boylan in Willard, OH on or about 12-14-13. Pictured is a new Montana Rail Link (MRL) crane on a Kasgro depressed-center flatcar. But where is the boom?
Monday, December 16, 2013
Dashing through NJ's snow...
(Train sightings on 12-14-13.)
... in order to photograph two excursion trains before NJ experienced the full brunt of the forecasted Saturday snow storm. The first excursion was "The Santa Train" organized by the Jersey Central Chapter of the NRHS and was operated over NJT's Raritan Valley Line between Raritan and Westfield. By the time the second excursion was pulling into the Somerville station at 10:30, the storm's intensity started to pick up. All three trips were sold out!
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After this train departed Somerville's station, I was off to Flemington to photograph the first run of the day of BR&W's "North Pole Express". Saturday's two runs for this excursion were also sold out. BR&W # 60 is seen here crossing the Second Neshanic River with its three coach consist.
... in order to photograph two excursion trains before NJ experienced the full brunt of the forecasted Saturday snow storm. The first excursion was "The Santa Train" organized by the Jersey Central Chapter of the NRHS and was operated over NJT's Raritan Valley Line between Raritan and Westfield. By the time the second excursion was pulling into the Somerville station at 10:30, the storm's intensity started to pick up. All three trips were sold out!
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After this train departed Somerville's station, I was off to Flemington to photograph the first run of the day of BR&W's "North Pole Express". Saturday's two runs for this excursion were also sold out. BR&W # 60 is seen here crossing the Second Neshanic River with its three coach consist.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Metro-North Derailment - NTSB Go-Team To Depart Bronx
Received the following via email.
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Friday, December 13, 2013
Tickets Are All Sold Out
Received the following via email on Monday, 12/2, shortly after 6 PM. This was a follow-up to the email we had received at about 3 PM as noted in the post below. The remaining tickets for the North Pole Express are gone. However, note the special trains being run on Saturday, 12/28, listed at the bottom. These trains are not listed on their web site.
That was
fast!
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Thank
you for your quick response! The additional tickets for this year's North Pole
Express have all been sold. We do not anticipate any additional tickets to
become available this year. But if you missed out and still want to go for a
simple enjoyable train ride, consider riding on December 28! Santa won't be
there, but it will be a great ocassion to relax after the holidays in our cozy
heated coaches.
Ample
tickets are available for our December 28th roundtrips departing Flemington at
12:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
This train is NOT advertised on our website - the only way to purchase tickets is through the "Buy Tickets Now" link at the bottom of this email! |
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Tickets Available For North Pole Express!
Received the following via email on Monday, 12/2, shortly after 3 PM. Unfortunately, these ticket were sold out in 3 hours as noted in the post above. However, note the special trains being run on Saturday, 12/28, listed at the bottom. These trains are not listed on their web site.
Tickets
Available!
(But they're selling
fast!)
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A
VERY LIMITED number of tickets have opened up for several of the remaining North
Pole Express departures!
These
will NOT last long, so click the link below to purchase tickets today!
We
do not expect any additional tickets to become available.
Ample
tickets are also available for our December 28th roundtrips departing Flemington
at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Note from the BLRRS blogger *
I must apologize for the lack of posts over the past couple of weeks. I have been having a great deal of difficulty with my Internet connection, but it appears to be cleared up now. Below are catch-up posts for November, some out-of-date unfortunately. The catch-up posts are denoted by a *. I hope to get current in the next couple of days. Note that the store computer was not affected; different ISP.
CP Holiday train in Steamtown - photos *
Received the following photos and text from Richmond Bates.
Here are a couple of photos of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train at Steamtown during yesterday's (11-26-13) snow storm. Locomotive 9824 and business car Strathcona on the rear were also on the train last year.
Here are a couple of photos of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train at Steamtown during yesterday's (11-26-13) snow storm. Locomotive 9824 and business car Strathcona on the rear were also on the train last year.
Residents Can Return Home After Houses Tested, Fire Chief Says *
Received the following via email.
Residents Can Return Home After Houses Tested, Fire Chief Says
WILLARD, Ohio - November 30, 2013 - Fire Chief Joe Reiderman has informed residents living closest to the CSX Transportation train derailment site that they can return to their homes. Almost all of the residents have, in fact, already returned after having their homes checked by environmental experts at the strong urging of the Fire Chief.
"We are testing out of an abundance of caution," said Chief Reiderman, noting that any remaining residents who need to have their homes checked can call the Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health (CTEH) toll free at 1-888-959-8351 to schedule the testing. Monitoring, which has been in place since shortly after the derailment, has consistently showed the air to be safe.
The residents cleared today were among those evacuated following a derailment Tuesday night in which about 13,000 gallons of styrene monomer, a flammable product used to produce plastics and rubber, were released. Most people were cleared to return home on Thursday.
As cleanup of the site progressed, CSX opened an Outreach Center to compensate displaced residents for financial loss. The center opened at 8 a.m. today, and more than 600 people came through. During the evacuation, many of the residents were lodged in area motels with meals and other needs met by CSX.
The Outreach Center, located at the Christian Alliance Church at 1609 Conwell Avenue, is open daily as long as a need exists. Residents should bring identification (driver's license or government ID) and proof of residency (current utility, bank or tax bill, etc.). For more information about the Outreach Center, residents should call 1-877-TellCSX (1-877-835-5279).
Residents Can Return Home After Houses Tested, Fire Chief Says
WILLARD, Ohio - November 30, 2013 - Fire Chief Joe Reiderman has informed residents living closest to the CSX Transportation train derailment site that they can return to their homes. Almost all of the residents have, in fact, already returned after having their homes checked by environmental experts at the strong urging of the Fire Chief.
"We are testing out of an abundance of caution," said Chief Reiderman, noting that any remaining residents who need to have their homes checked can call the Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health (CTEH) toll free at 1-888-959-8351 to schedule the testing. Monitoring, which has been in place since shortly after the derailment, has consistently showed the air to be safe.
The residents cleared today were among those evacuated following a derailment Tuesday night in which about 13,000 gallons of styrene monomer, a flammable product used to produce plastics and rubber, were released. Most people were cleared to return home on Thursday.
As cleanup of the site progressed, CSX opened an Outreach Center to compensate displaced residents for financial loss. The center opened at 8 a.m. today, and more than 600 people came through. During the evacuation, many of the residents were lodged in area motels with meals and other needs met by CSX.
The Outreach Center, located at the Christian Alliance Church at 1609 Conwell Avenue, is open daily as long as a need exists. Residents should bring identification (driver's license or government ID) and proof of residency (current utility, bank or tax bill, etc.). For more information about the Outreach Center, residents should call 1-877-TellCSX (1-877-835-5279).
Willard Residents Allowed to Return Home *
Received the following via email.
Willard Residents Allowed to Return Home
WILLARD, Ohio - November 28, 2013 - Fire Chief Joe Reiderman today lifted the evacuation and allowed most residents to return to their homes following a derailment late Tuesday night. Most residents were given the all-clear at 3:00 p.m. after significant progress in clearing the CSX Transportation derailment, which spilled approximately 13,000 gallons of styrene monomer, a flammable product used in the production of plastics and rubber.
"On this Thanksgiving Day, when we remember our blessings, it gives me great pleasure to tell our neighbors that it's safe to return to their homes," Chief Reiderman said. "I want to thank our community for its support and patience in this difficult process."
Rusty Orben, director-public affairs for CSX, echoed Chief Reiderman's praise. "All of us at CSX thank this community and its first responders for their incredible patience and cooperation this week. CSX pledges to continue to remain on site, helping people re-enter their homes safely."
A small number of homes closest to the derailment and product spill will remain off limits as the cleanup continues, Chief Reiderman said. Those families will continue to be housed at area hotels and their lodging, meals and other needs taken care of by CSX as they have been since the derailment. CSX also offered residents air monitoring in their homes if they had any concerns. Monitoring in the area has consistently showed the air to be safe, despite a minor odor. However, precautions are being taken with the homes closest to the immediate derailment site.
At the Willard High School, which has also served as the Community Outreach Center, CSX provided a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings from 1-4 p.m. City and CSX representatives were available there to help residents get back to their homes and to answer any questions.
Meanwhile, overnight operations resulted in the re-railing of the four derailed rail cars, which will open up the area for additional cleanup being done in coordination with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The rail cars derailed during switching operations, and a CSX investigation is under way to determine the cause.
Clean-up work will continue for the next several days, and the Community Outreach Center will remain open at least through the weekend.
INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS
1. All residents except those residing on Pleasant Street in the City of Willard; 119, 121 and 209 North Main Street; and 119 Church Street are permitted to return to their homes at 3:00 p.m.
2. For those residents still under the evacuation order on Pleasant Street, North Main Street and Church Street please call 1-877-TELL-CSX to arrange for monitoring of your home and additional needs.
3. A minor odor may still be present, but there is not a threat to health and safety of residents.
4. Any resident who was evacuated and would like to have their home monitored for air quality would need to report to the Community Outreach Center at the Willard High School to make arrangements.
5. Anyone who was evacuated who would prefer to stay another night in a hotel would need to stop by the Community Outreach Center to make arrangements or call 1-877-TELL-CSX for guidance.
6. Any resident who has questions or concerns can stop by the Community Outreach Center to speak directly with a CSX representative.
Willard Residents Allowed to Return Home
WILLARD, Ohio - November 28, 2013 - Fire Chief Joe Reiderman today lifted the evacuation and allowed most residents to return to their homes following a derailment late Tuesday night. Most residents were given the all-clear at 3:00 p.m. after significant progress in clearing the CSX Transportation derailment, which spilled approximately 13,000 gallons of styrene monomer, a flammable product used in the production of plastics and rubber.
"On this Thanksgiving Day, when we remember our blessings, it gives me great pleasure to tell our neighbors that it's safe to return to their homes," Chief Reiderman said. "I want to thank our community for its support and patience in this difficult process."
Rusty Orben, director-public affairs for CSX, echoed Chief Reiderman's praise. "All of us at CSX thank this community and its first responders for their incredible patience and cooperation this week. CSX pledges to continue to remain on site, helping people re-enter their homes safely."
A small number of homes closest to the derailment and product spill will remain off limits as the cleanup continues, Chief Reiderman said. Those families will continue to be housed at area hotels and their lodging, meals and other needs taken care of by CSX as they have been since the derailment. CSX also offered residents air monitoring in their homes if they had any concerns. Monitoring in the area has consistently showed the air to be safe, despite a minor odor. However, precautions are being taken with the homes closest to the immediate derailment site.
At the Willard High School, which has also served as the Community Outreach Center, CSX provided a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings from 1-4 p.m. City and CSX representatives were available there to help residents get back to their homes and to answer any questions.
Meanwhile, overnight operations resulted in the re-railing of the four derailed rail cars, which will open up the area for additional cleanup being done in coordination with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The rail cars derailed during switching operations, and a CSX investigation is under way to determine the cause.
Clean-up work will continue for the next several days, and the Community Outreach Center will remain open at least through the weekend.
INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS
1. All residents except those residing on Pleasant Street in the City of Willard; 119, 121 and 209 North Main Street; and 119 Church Street are permitted to return to their homes at 3:00 p.m.
2. For those residents still under the evacuation order on Pleasant Street, North Main Street and Church Street please call 1-877-TELL-CSX to arrange for monitoring of your home and additional needs.
3. A minor odor may still be present, but there is not a threat to health and safety of residents.
4. Any resident who was evacuated and would like to have their home monitored for air quality would need to report to the Community Outreach Center at the Willard High School to make arrangements.
5. Anyone who was evacuated who would prefer to stay another night in a hotel would need to stop by the Community Outreach Center to make arrangements or call 1-877-TELL-CSX for guidance.
6. Any resident who has questions or concerns can stop by the Community Outreach Center to speak directly with a CSX representative.
N&W #611 gets $$$ from NS *
Received the following via email from one of our frequent correspondents.
NS donated 1.5 Mil to the 611 Campaign this morning at 6:11
am! (11-22-13)
Between the Norfolk Southern Railway and Union Pacific
Railroad, there is just a pile of money suddenly going back into operating more big main line
steam. I was in the cab of #611 on the main line at Oak Harbor, OH in the late
Eighties. I never thought I'd get to see her run again. This Good Will
Ambassador is going to bring a lot of favorable attention to NS, which has
polished up its already-positive image as 'The Thoroughbred of Transportation'
under Chairman Moorman.
Here are links to 3 photos of the 611 in action.
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=383105&nseq=51
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=425559&nseq=34
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=419610&nseq=38
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=425559&nseq=34
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=419610&nseq=38
CSX CTO: CUSTOMER COLLABORATION HELPS DRIVE SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS AND GROWTH *
Received the following via email.
CSX CTO: CUSTOMER COLLABORATION HELPS DRIVE SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS AND GROWTH
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - November 22, 2013 - Cindy Sanborn, CSX (NYSE: CSX) vice president and chief transportation officer, today told the RailTrends annual conference in New York City that a stronger focus on customer collaboration and improved utilization of key resources such as locomotives and rail cars
are contributing to the company's ability to respond effectively to market changes.
"Growth in our merchandise and intermodal sectors - the most service-sensitive parts of our business - means that the dual goal of focusing on asset utilization while gathering customer feedback is imperative to continue delivering the high levels of service to which they are accustomed," Sanborn said.
CSX's dynamic resource planning model, which improves the capability to deploy locomotives and rail cars, has helped drive ongoing productivity savings. Those savings, along with a 6 percent gain in merchandise and intermodal business since 2011, have helped offset a 21 percent decline in coal volume during that period. Sanborn shared the example of improved planning for dynamic locomotive utilization, which is expected to create $20 million alone in productivity savings in 2013. CSX is on track to exceed $150 million in total productivity savings this year.
In addition to productivity savings, CSX is creating value through programs like Service Excellence, which emphasizes customer engagement and service execution at all levels of the organization. With the help of customer input, the company is improving railcar utilization, transit times and real-time customer communication, supporting better planning for both customers and CSX.
"Superior service and coordination help set a foundation for our long-term growth," Sanborn said. "Our customer satisfaction levels are at an all-time high, and we continue to focus on using our assets more efficiently and incorporating customer feedback to achieve our company-wide goal of being the safest, most progressive railroad, relentless in the pursuit of customer and employee excellence."
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For more than 185 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and small farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
Contact:
Melanie Cost
(904) 359-1702
CSX CTO: CUSTOMER COLLABORATION HELPS DRIVE SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS AND GROWTH
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - November 22, 2013 - Cindy Sanborn, CSX (NYSE: CSX) vice president and chief transportation officer, today told the RailTrends annual conference in New York City that a stronger focus on customer collaboration and improved utilization of key resources such as locomotives and rail cars
are contributing to the company's ability to respond effectively to market changes.
"Growth in our merchandise and intermodal sectors - the most service-sensitive parts of our business - means that the dual goal of focusing on asset utilization while gathering customer feedback is imperative to continue delivering the high levels of service to which they are accustomed," Sanborn said.
CSX's dynamic resource planning model, which improves the capability to deploy locomotives and rail cars, has helped drive ongoing productivity savings. Those savings, along with a 6 percent gain in merchandise and intermodal business since 2011, have helped offset a 21 percent decline in coal volume during that period. Sanborn shared the example of improved planning for dynamic locomotive utilization, which is expected to create $20 million alone in productivity savings in 2013. CSX is on track to exceed $150 million in total productivity savings this year.
In addition to productivity savings, CSX is creating value through programs like Service Excellence, which emphasizes customer engagement and service execution at all levels of the organization. With the help of customer input, the company is improving railcar utilization, transit times and real-time customer communication, supporting better planning for both customers and CSX.
"Superior service and coordination help set a foundation for our long-term growth," Sanborn said. "Our customer satisfaction levels are at an all-time high, and we continue to focus on using our assets more efficiently and incorporating customer feedback to achieve our company-wide goal of being the safest, most progressive railroad, relentless in the pursuit of customer and employee excellence."
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For more than 185 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and small farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
Contact:
Melanie Cost
(904) 359-1702
NS President to address Credit Suisse Global Industrials Conference *
Received the following via email.
Nov. 22, 2013
Norfolk Southern President to
address Credit Suisse Global Industrials Conference
NORFOLK, VA. – James A. Squires,
president of Norfolk Southern Corporation, will address the Credit Suisse Global
Industrials Conference in New York City at 11 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 4,
2013.
Interested investors can listen
via simultaneous webcast at http://cc.talkpoint.com/cred001/120313b_jw/?entity=4_57SU747. The presentation will be posted
at www.nscorp.com.
Norfolk Southern
Corporation is
one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern
Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of
Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and
provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates
the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of
coal, automotive, and industrial products.
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Norfolk Southern
contacts:
Investors, customers, communities benefit from more info on Norfolk Southern's environmental commitment *
Received the following via email.
November 20,
2013
Investors, customers, communities benefit from more info on Norfolk
Southern’s environmental commitment
Railroad
achieves its best-ever carbon disclosure score
NORFOLK,
VA. – Norfolk Southern has achieved its best-ever score in reports that grade
large U.S. and global companies on how well they measure and manage their carbon
footprint.
In CDP’s 2013 S&P 500 and Global 500 climate change reports, Norfolk Southern scored a 90 for its carbon disclosure, on a scale of
0-100. That is a 2 percent improvement over its 2012 score of 88 and is the
company’s highest in the six years it has participated in the voluntary CDP
survey.
“As a responsible corporate citizen, Norfolk Southern strives to
continuously improve the way we manage potential environmental impacts of our
business operations, and we are pleased that this year’s disclosure score
reflects those efforts,” said Blair Wimbush, NS vice president real estate and
corporate sustainability officer.
Of 44 U.S. industrial-sector corporations in the CDP’s S&P 500
report, Norfolk Southern was among 14 that scored 90 or higher on carbon
disclosure.
CDP, formerly known as Carbon Disclosure Project, is an independent
not-for-profit organization that supports reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
and the sustainable use of water and forest resources. In addition to scoring
companies on their disclosure level, CDP awards performance grades of E to A to
measure a company’s efforts to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. Norfolk Southern’s 2013 performance grade is B, matching its 2012 and
2011 grade.
By
the end of 2012, Norfolk Southern had accomplished nearly 69 percent of its goal
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent per revenue ton-mile between
2009 and 2014. The company has invested in locomotive fuel-saving technologies,
more efficient lighting and energy systems in rail facilities, and network
improvements that increase the capacity and fluidity of rail routes.
For
example, the company is investing nearly $30 million to equip road locomotives
with LEADER, a GPS-based computer system that helps engineers achieve maximum
fuel efficiency when operating trains. By diverting long-haul freight to trains
from trucks, the company’s Crescent Corridor – a public-private improvement
program that spans 11 states from Louisiana to New Jersey – has the potential to
reduce greenhouse gases by 1.9 million tons annually when fully developed. Last
year, the company invested nearly $1 million to replace lighting at six rail
yards in West Virginia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, reducing energy use at
those facilities by 62 percent.
“We
are taking a comprehensive, strategic approach to reduce emissions throughout
our operation,” Wimbush said. “We are committed to
maintaining a high-quality system that leverages freight rail’s inherent
efficiencies in support of the economy, less highway congestion, and lower
overall fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.”
To learn more, read Norfolk Southern’s 2013 corporate sustainability
report at www.nssustainability.com.
CDP
collects data from the world's largest companies on behalf of more than 722
institutional investors with combined assets of $87
trillion. It provides the only global system for companies and cities to
measure, disclose, manage, and share vital environmental information.
Norfolk
Southern Corporation
is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern
Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route
miles
in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in
the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail
carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the
East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial
products.
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Norfolk Southern
contacts:
Holiday Train Show this Weekend, November 22, 23, 24 *
Received the following via email.
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Norfolk Southern supports restoration of historic locomotive through sale of Rothko painting *
Received the following via email.
Nov. 22,
2013
Norfolk Southern
supports restoration of historic locomotive through sale of Rothko painting
NORFOLK,
VA. – In a fortunate intersection of the worlds of fine art and railroading,
Norfolk Southern has sold a well-known abstract expressionist painting and will
use a portion of the proceeds to help fund the restoration and long-term
maintenance of another American treasure, the Class J No. 611 steam passenger
locomotive.
NS
Chairman and CEO Wick Moorman said NS sold its untitled 1959 Mark Rothko
painting through an auction in New York City on Nov. 14 and will direct $1.5
million of the proceeds to “Fire Up 611!,” the capital campaign to rehab the
famous Norfolk & Western Railway streamliner and return it to passenger
excursion service.
“No.
611 is an American classic, a reflection of a time and a people who put the
country on their backs and carried it into to the modern age of railroading,”
Moorman said. “611 is not an NS, N&W, Virginia, or Roanoke locomotive. It
belongs to everyone and every generation. In that spirit, and on behalf of NS
employees everywhere, I announce our strong support for bringing back a true
national marvel.”
“People
from 15 countries have contributed their time and resources to bring back the
‘Queen of Steam,’” said Bev Fitzpatrick, executive director of 611’s owner, the
Virginia Museum of Transportation (VMT) in Roanoke, Va. “NS’ generous and timely
support gives us the best opportunity to reach the $5 million needed to put this
icon back on the rails and keep her moving for decades.”
611
rolled out of N&W’s Roanoke shops in 1950 and with sister Class A and Y6
locomotives constituted the “Magnificent Three” that pulled passenger and heavy
freight trains during the last two decades of steam railroading in the U.S.
Class J locomotives such as 611 could pull 15 cars at 110 mph, and their
builders once promoted the advanced engineering by showing how several men, with
nothing more than a rope, could pull one on the track. 611 was retired in 1959,
restored for excursion service in 1984, and retired again in 1994. Since then,
611 has been on display at VMT.
The
611 plan contemplates making it available for service in NS’ 21st Century Steam
program in 2014. In this program, several vintage steam locomotives from NS’
past give people throughout the railroad system opportunities to ride behind the
marvelous, powerful locomotives of old, while learning how today’s railroads
create jobs, support the economy, save fuel, protect the environment, and keep
America competitive.
“With
railroads as the backbone of the country’s transportation system – today as
during 611’s time – we all can look forward to the brightest days of America’s
future,” said NS President Jim Squires. “611 represents not just past glory but
infinite possibilities for the future.”
Rothko
(1903-1970) was a Latvian émigré who became one of the U.S.’ most famous
post-World War II artists. He resisted having his works labeled, but art critics
said he wanted people to have spiritual experiences when viewing
them.
NS’
signed Rothko painting was created in 1959. The “oil on paper laid down on
canvas” image measures 29-1/2 by 21-1/2 inches and features amorphous forms that
float on top of each other, “…wonderfully capable of moving the viewer to
extreme states of feeling…” according to Sotheby’s, the auction house.
NS
bought the painting in 1996. It was part of the railroad’s collection of public
area visual art and historical artifacts safeguarded throughout the history of
the corporation, including train models, tools, clocks, safety and service
awards, and maps. Some pieces – including the Rothko -- have been loaned to
museums in the U.S. and abroad for exhibitions.
Norfolk
Southern Corporation
(NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk
Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route
miles
in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in
the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail
carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the
East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial
products.
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Norfolk Southern
contacts:
Toto, we are not in NYC! *
Following article is from a New Jersey newspaper - The Star-Ledger.
Riders on Amtrak train from Philly to NYC get an unexpected detour
By
on November 20, 2013 at 2:36 PM, updated November 20, 2013 at 8:43 PM
Riders on an Amtrak train from Philadelphia to New York took the scenic route.
According to a story on CBS Philly, the train left Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station last Thursday and, instead of a direct path to New York Penn Station via New Jersey and the Northeast Corridor, somehow ended up on the SEPTA Regional Rail System in the Philadelphia suburbs.
The train carrying 130 passengers traveled several miles before the mistake was realized, then stopped at the Bala Cynwyd station about 8 miles northwest of the 30th Street Station, according to CBS Philly.
The passengers were shepherded into a different train and eventually ended up at their correct destination in midtown Manhattan.
In a statement, Amtrak said: “An investigation was launched and the crew has been held out of work until they can be fully debriefed and additional training can be conducted.”
Riders on Amtrak train from Philly to NYC get an unexpected detour
By
on November 20, 2013 at 2:36 PM, updated November 20, 2013 at 8:43 PM
Riders on an Amtrak train from Philadelphia to New York took the scenic route.
According to a story on CBS Philly, the train left Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station last Thursday and, instead of a direct path to New York Penn Station via New Jersey and the Northeast Corridor, somehow ended up on the SEPTA Regional Rail System in the Philadelphia suburbs.
The train carrying 130 passengers traveled several miles before the mistake was realized, then stopped at the Bala Cynwyd station about 8 miles northwest of the 30th Street Station, according to CBS Philly.
The passengers were shepherded into a different train and eventually ended up at their correct destination in midtown Manhattan.
In a statement, Amtrak said: “An investigation was launched and the crew has been held out of work until they can be fully debriefed and additional training can be conducted.”
Wasden Road/I-65 Industrial Site Receives CSX Select Site Designation *
Received the following via email.
Wasden Road/I-65 Industrial Site Receives CSX Select Site Designation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - November, 21, 2013 - CSX announced today that the Wasden Road/I-65 Industrial Site in Montgomery, Alabama, has been designated a CSX Select Site.
"We are excited to add this 415-acre, manufacturing-zoned property to our Select Site program," said Clark Robertson, assistant vice president, regional development, CSX. "Its strategic location near I-65 in an area of strong industrial demand, along with superior infrastructure, make this a compelling option for manufacturing firms looking to locate a facility in Alabama, and more specifically in the Montgomery area."
Select Sites are locations for manufacturing facilities along the CSX network that can be developed quickly since standard land use issues and comprehensive due diligence items have been previously addressed. "Through the Select Site program, we can significantly reduce the time it takes for companies to evaluate a competitive site, and ultimately construct their facility and bring products to market," said Robertson.
CSX introduced the Select Site program in 2012 to better serve customers by creating a certification program for premier, rail-served properties located on the CSX network. CSX partnered with The Austin Company, a nationally recognized site selection firm, to screen candidate sites and assist communities with the application and certification process.
"Few properties offer the combination of proximity to an interstate, over a mile of mainline frontage, and the necessary utility infrastructure already installed to the site," said Jonathan Gemmen, senior location consultant, The Austin Company.
To receive CSX Select Site designation, the location must meet a rigorous list of criteria, including infrastructure and utility availability, environmental reviews, appropriate zoning and entitlement, air quality permitting, rail serviceability, proximity to highways or interstates, and other attributes. Once certified, the sites are featured on a new user-friendly web portal that includes press releases, promotional materials and direct marketing to site selection professionals.
Since inception in 2011, 13 locations across the 23-state CSX network have received a Select Site designation. Two companies have announced intentions to place new facilities at separate Select Sites with several more in the final stages.
To learn more about CSX Select Sites online, visit http://www.csxselectsite.com.
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For more than 185 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and small farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
About the Wasden Road/I-65 Industrial Site
The Wasden Road/I-65 Industrial Site is located approximately seven miles south of downtown Montgomery, less than one mile off of Interstate 65 (at exit 164). Zoned for manufacturing, this 415-acre CSX Select Site is one of a few large, rail-served industrial sites fully-served by utilities. This gently rolling, greenfield site is adjacent to the established Interstate Industrial Park and less than two miles from Hyundai's assembly facility. The site shares its western boundary with more than 6,600 feet of rail frontage on the CSX mainline.
Wasden Road/I-65 Industrial Site Receives CSX Select Site Designation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - November, 21, 2013 - CSX announced today that the Wasden Road/I-65 Industrial Site in Montgomery, Alabama, has been designated a CSX Select Site.
"We are excited to add this 415-acre, manufacturing-zoned property to our Select Site program," said Clark Robertson, assistant vice president, regional development, CSX. "Its strategic location near I-65 in an area of strong industrial demand, along with superior infrastructure, make this a compelling option for manufacturing firms looking to locate a facility in Alabama, and more specifically in the Montgomery area."
Select Sites are locations for manufacturing facilities along the CSX network that can be developed quickly since standard land use issues and comprehensive due diligence items have been previously addressed. "Through the Select Site program, we can significantly reduce the time it takes for companies to evaluate a competitive site, and ultimately construct their facility and bring products to market," said Robertson.
CSX introduced the Select Site program in 2012 to better serve customers by creating a certification program for premier, rail-served properties located on the CSX network. CSX partnered with The Austin Company, a nationally recognized site selection firm, to screen candidate sites and assist communities with the application and certification process.
"Few properties offer the combination of proximity to an interstate, over a mile of mainline frontage, and the necessary utility infrastructure already installed to the site," said Jonathan Gemmen, senior location consultant, The Austin Company.
To receive CSX Select Site designation, the location must meet a rigorous list of criteria, including infrastructure and utility availability, environmental reviews, appropriate zoning and entitlement, air quality permitting, rail serviceability, proximity to highways or interstates, and other attributes. Once certified, the sites are featured on a new user-friendly web portal that includes press releases, promotional materials and direct marketing to site selection professionals.
Since inception in 2011, 13 locations across the 23-state CSX network have received a Select Site designation. Two companies have announced intentions to place new facilities at separate Select Sites with several more in the final stages.
To learn more about CSX Select Sites online, visit http://www.csxselectsite.com.
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For more than 185 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and small farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
About the Wasden Road/I-65 Industrial Site
The Wasden Road/I-65 Industrial Site is located approximately seven miles south of downtown Montgomery, less than one mile off of Interstate 65 (at exit 164). Zoned for manufacturing, this 415-acre CSX Select Site is one of a few large, rail-served industrial sites fully-served by utilities. This gently rolling, greenfield site is adjacent to the established Interstate Industrial Park and less than two miles from Hyundai's assembly facility. The site shares its western boundary with more than 6,600 feet of rail frontage on the CSX mainline.
NS Service Alert Update on Wash Out - East of Kenova, WV *
Received the following via email.
The
latest ETA and routing information is always available through Pacesetter and
accessNS.
Customers with questions regarding specific shipments should contact the National Customer Service Center.
Customer Service Operations at 800-635-5768.
Customer Service Automotive Operations at 888-649-9273.
Customers with questions regarding local service should contact their Operations and Service Support Representative.
Operations and Service Support at 800-898-4296.
Update on Wash Out – East of
Kenova, WV
Track repairs continue at the
wash-out site six miles east of Kenova, WV. Track 2 was opened last night and
work continues on track 1 and the adjacent siding with the expectation these
tracks will re-open Thursday afternoon.
All current traffic has resumed
normal routing. Customers should expect delays of 24 to 48 hours until the final
2 tracks are back in service and normal operations are fully
restored.
Customers with questions regarding specific shipments should contact the National Customer Service Center.
Customer Service Operations at 800-635-5768.
Customer Service Automotive Operations at 888-649-9273.
Customers with questions regarding local service should contact their Operations and Service Support Representative.
Operations and Service Support at 800-898-4296.
NS Service Alert - Wash Out - East of Kenova, WV *
Received the following via email.
The latest
ETA and routing information is always available through Pacesetter and
accessNS.
Customers with questions regarding specific shipments should contact the National Customer Service Center.
Customer Service Operations at 800-635-5768.
Customer Service Automotive Operations at 888-649-9273.
Customers with questions regarding local service should contact their Operations and Service Support Representative.
Operations and Service Support at 800-898-4296.
Wash Out – East of Kenova, WV
Heavy storms and severe rain occurring across the Eastern
U.S. have resulted in a wash-out six miles east of Kenova, WV. Track repairs are
currently underway and further updates will be provided.
Customers may see traffic moving via alternate routes to
avoid heavily exposed areas, and could expect delays of 24 to 48 hours.
Customers with questions regarding specific shipments should contact the National Customer Service Center.
Customer Service Operations at 800-635-5768.
Customer Service Automotive Operations at 888-649-9273.
Customers with questions regarding local service should contact their Operations and Service Support Representative.
Operations and Service Support at 800-898-4296.
CSX and GE Transportation Partner to Pilot Liquified Natural Gas Locomotives *
Received the following via email.
CSX and GE Transportation Partner to Pilot Liquified Natural Gas Locomotives
- Exploring potential to revolutionize locomotive technology
- Goal is to reduce emissions and fuel costs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - November 13, 2013 - CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) and GE Transportation, a division of GE (NYSE: GE) today announced an agreement to explore emissions-cutting and efficiency breakthroughs in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) technology for locomotives beginning with a pilot program in 2014.
"LNG technology has the potential to offer one of the most significant developments in railroading since the transition from steam to diesel in the 1950s," said Oscar Munoz, executive vice president and chief operating officer, CSX Corporation. "That change took many years to complete and began with a lot of unknowns, and this one is no different. But aggressively exploring this technology is consistent with CSX's focus on tomorrow, its longstanding commitment to efficient and environmentally friendly transportation, and its role in helping to promote U.S. energy independence. GE Transportation has the know-how to provide the right LNG solution for our locomotive fleet and help us better understand the feasibility of LNG technology from a safety, operations and economic perspective."
Natural gas-fueled locomotives can travel longer distances without refueling stops, as well as provide environmental and economic benefits. Adoption of natural gas-fueled locomotives will make freight rail an even more attractive transportation solution and furthers the industry's ability to absorb traffic from the nation's highways in an environmentally efficient way.
"Locomotives are at an inflection point in balancing engine performance with efficiency and adherence to emissions standards," said Russell Stokes, chief executive officer, GE Transportation. "As we enter a new era of energy sources and what's possible for rail transport, we are excited to partner with CSX and lead the LNG transformation for the industry."
GE has been testing low-pressure natural gas technology since spring of 2013, and is working closely with CSX and other Class 1 partners. Field tests are expected to begin in 2014. GE's NextFuel(TM) kits allow railroads to use natural gas as a fuel source, reducing emissions and potentially reducing fuel costs while not compromising performance. An Evolution Series locomotive equipped with the NextFuel Natural Gas Retrofit Kit meets US EPA Tier 3 emission standards.
CSX will be working over the next few months to develop a test plan and secure regulatory concurrence. For CSX, GE Transportation will deploy its new NextFuelT Natural Gas Retrofit Kits that enable existing Evolution Series locomotives to operate with dual fuel capabilities. CSX and GE will also work on the continued development of LNG technology for other classes of locomotives to promote gains across a larger portion of the CSX locomotive fleet, and will work closely with key stakeholders and agencies across government to ensure safety, realize environmental and other benefits, and advance LNG deployment.
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For more than 185 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and small farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
About GE Transportation
GE Transportation, a unit of GE (NYSE: GE), solves the world's toughest transportation challenges. GE Transportation builds equipment that moves the rail, mining and marine industries. Our fuel-efficient and lower-emissions freight and passenger locomotives, diesel engines for rail, marine and stationary power applications, signaling and software solutions, drive systems for mining trucks, underground mining equipment, energy storage systems, and value-added services help customers grow. GE Transportation has approximately 13,000 employees. For more information visit GETransportation.com.
GE Transportation Media Contacts:
Jennifer Erickson
GE Transportation
312-610-8318
jennifer.erickson@ge.com
Jessica Taylor
GE Transportation
(312) 610-8486
Jessica.taylor@ge.com
CSX Media Contact:
Carla Groleau
904-359-1708
Carla_Groleau@CSX.com
CSX and GE Transportation Partner to Pilot Liquified Natural Gas Locomotives
- Exploring potential to revolutionize locomotive technology
- Goal is to reduce emissions and fuel costs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - November 13, 2013 - CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) and GE Transportation, a division of GE (NYSE: GE) today announced an agreement to explore emissions-cutting and efficiency breakthroughs in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) technology for locomotives beginning with a pilot program in 2014.
"LNG technology has the potential to offer one of the most significant developments in railroading since the transition from steam to diesel in the 1950s," said Oscar Munoz, executive vice president and chief operating officer, CSX Corporation. "That change took many years to complete and began with a lot of unknowns, and this one is no different. But aggressively exploring this technology is consistent with CSX's focus on tomorrow, its longstanding commitment to efficient and environmentally friendly transportation, and its role in helping to promote U.S. energy independence. GE Transportation has the know-how to provide the right LNG solution for our locomotive fleet and help us better understand the feasibility of LNG technology from a safety, operations and economic perspective."
Natural gas-fueled locomotives can travel longer distances without refueling stops, as well as provide environmental and economic benefits. Adoption of natural gas-fueled locomotives will make freight rail an even more attractive transportation solution and furthers the industry's ability to absorb traffic from the nation's highways in an environmentally efficient way.
"Locomotives are at an inflection point in balancing engine performance with efficiency and adherence to emissions standards," said Russell Stokes, chief executive officer, GE Transportation. "As we enter a new era of energy sources and what's possible for rail transport, we are excited to partner with CSX and lead the LNG transformation for the industry."
GE has been testing low-pressure natural gas technology since spring of 2013, and is working closely with CSX and other Class 1 partners. Field tests are expected to begin in 2014. GE's NextFuel(TM) kits allow railroads to use natural gas as a fuel source, reducing emissions and potentially reducing fuel costs while not compromising performance. An Evolution Series locomotive equipped with the NextFuel Natural Gas Retrofit Kit meets US EPA Tier 3 emission standards.
CSX will be working over the next few months to develop a test plan and secure regulatory concurrence. For CSX, GE Transportation will deploy its new NextFuelT Natural Gas Retrofit Kits that enable existing Evolution Series locomotives to operate with dual fuel capabilities. CSX and GE will also work on the continued development of LNG technology for other classes of locomotives to promote gains across a larger portion of the CSX locomotive fleet, and will work closely with key stakeholders and agencies across government to ensure safety, realize environmental and other benefits, and advance LNG deployment.
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For more than 185 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and small farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
About GE Transportation
GE Transportation, a unit of GE (NYSE: GE), solves the world's toughest transportation challenges. GE Transportation builds equipment that moves the rail, mining and marine industries. Our fuel-efficient and lower-emissions freight and passenger locomotives, diesel engines for rail, marine and stationary power applications, signaling and software solutions, drive systems for mining trucks, underground mining equipment, energy storage systems, and value-added services help customers grow. GE Transportation has approximately 13,000 employees. For more information visit GETransportation.com.
GE Transportation Media Contacts:
Jennifer Erickson
GE Transportation
312-610-8318
jennifer.erickson@ge.com
Jessica Taylor
GE Transportation
(312) 610-8486
Jessica.taylor@ge.com
CSX Media Contact:
Carla Groleau
904-359-1708
Carla_Groleau@CSX.com
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