Archive for February 2021
Batory joins R. J. Corman’s board
(Source: Progressive Railroading 02/02/2021) Former Federal Railroad Administrator Ronald Batory has been appointed to R. J. Corman Railroad Group LLC‘s board. Prior to his service as FRA administrator in the Trump administration, Batory spent his entire 46-year career in the railroad industry. He retired from Consolidated Rail Corp. (Conrail) after more than 12 years as its…
Read MoreStrong unions are key to a stronger America
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 1, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Working Americans have been hit hard by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic – not just their health, but their wallets as well. Millions are out of work and struggling to keep food on the table. And thanks to some policy changes made during the…
Read MoreClass I railroads upbeat about intermodal in 2021
(Source: Freight Waves, January 29, 2021) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Class I rail executives are hoping anticipated higher North American intermodal volumes will be a moneymaker for their companies in 2021. Full story: Freight Waves Monday, February 1, 2021
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