VIA Rail Extends the Suspension of the Ocean

In light of the evolving situation with regards to COVID-19, effective immediately, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) extends the suspension of the Ocean (Montréal-Halifax), until further notice.

-via Press Release

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September 21, 2023

Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending September 16, 2023

For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 489,790 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.8 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending September 16 were 232,723 carloads, up 0.2 percent compared with the same week in 2022, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 257,067 containers and trailers, up 3.3 percent compared to 2022.

September 20, 2023

Norfolk Southern and RapidSOS Enhancing Safety Information Access for First Responders

Norfolk Southern Corporation and RapidSOS announced a partnership Wednesday to help equip first responders with critical information to safely respond to a rail emergency. Together, the companies will make it quicker and easier to access cargo and hazardous materials information, enable the ability to call for mutual aid, all while providing ongoing training.

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