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Apr
06

CN recognizes 241 shippers for safe handling of dangerous goods

Apr
06

CN recognizes 241 shippers for safe handling of dangerous goods

Rail News Home Canadian National Railway - CN 4/6/2022 Rail News: Canadian National Railway - CN
CN yesterday announced it presented its annual Safe Handling Awards to 241 shippers for their performance in 2021.Launched in 1992, the award is presented to customers who load freight cars with dangerous goods and meet strict standards for the safe handling and shipment of regulated products.The winners must meet established criteria, according to the total number of shipments of dangerous goods for all facilities, CN officials said in a press release."This award reflects the commitment of our customers to ensuring we run a safe operation. Safety is a core value at CN and one we share with our customers as we must all be engaged and responsible for creating a safe environment for employees and communities," said Buck Rogers, vice-president of petroleum and chemicals, rail centric supply chain at CN.The award is part of the Responsible Care® Program, an ongoing performance improvement initiative in which CN is a partner in Canada and the United States.Click here to view the list of award winners for safe performance in 2021.

Apr
06

CN recognizes 241 shippers for safe handling of dangerous goods

Apr
05

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Apr
05

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Apr
05

Pennsylvania extends intermodal cargo incentive program

Apr
05

Virginia port gets final piece of federal funding for dredging project

Apr
05

Court: Rail union must engage in multi-employer bargaining

Apr
05

NS appoints Hudson VP of transportation

Apr
04

Caltrain to cut fares in half, resume regular weekday service

Apr
04

Rail Passengers Association names Richards chair

Apr
04

PennDOT seeks P3 proposals for rail, other projects

Apr
04

STB denies mediation request in Amtrak Gulf Coast case

Apr
04

Calgary issues RFQ for Green Line light-rail project

Apr
04

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Apr
01

Metra, CTA join campaign to promote transit in Chicago

Apr
01

Vancouver OKs route, station locations for SkyTrain extension

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01

Amtrak unveils new Acela train interiors

Apr
01

NS garners two awards for sustainability achievements

Apr
01

NS garners two awards for sustainability achievements

Rail News Home Norfolk Southern Railway 4/1/2022 Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway
The Class I earned the ACC's award in part for using alternative fuels and employing locomotive energy management systems Photo – Norfolk Southern Railway

Norfolk Southern Railway recently received the Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award for Locomotive Fuel Efficiency from the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the 2022 Green Bond of the Year Award from Environmental Finance for a number of sustainability achievements.

The ACC award recognizes member companies for initiatives that improve energy usage. The council honored NS’ locomotive fuel efficiency program with an exceptional merit designation.

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