Railroad News

Union Pacific Railroad and Shell have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that calls for the exploration and testing of initiatives designed to help UP achieve its goals to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions (GHGs).

The MOU addresses UP's goals to reduce GHG emissions 26% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. In addition, the initiatives between the two companies will help Shell achieve its target to become a net-zero energy business by 2050, according to UP's Inside Track blog. 

Norfolk Southern Corp. is presenting its 2021 Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award to 48 shippers to recognize their efforts in safely handling the movement of hazardous materials.

The 43 chemical manufacturers and five chemical plants chosen as winners safely transported or originated 100% of their shipments over the railroad’s network without a single incident last year, NS officials said in a press release. The winners are listed here.