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Rail News Home Union Pacific Railroad 8/20/2021 Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad locomotives will be getting a boost of biodiesel fuel under an updated fuel recommendation by Progress Rail.The company has approved the use of up to 20% biodiesel blend in specific EMD locomotive series operated by UP. Previously, the locomotives were approved to operate at 5%.The updated fuel recommendation comes after testing high-horsepower locomotives, used for hauling freight long distances, and monitoring performance for things such as fuel consumption, as well as impact on engine oil and fuel filters. Progress Rail is currently undergoing additional testing and development, UP and Progress Rail officials said in a press release."Union Pacific is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint, and this is another step toward achieving our long-term goal to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 26% by 2030," said UP Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Beth Whited, who oversees the railroad's environmental, social and governance-related efforts.Progress Rail is "committed to offering sustainable solutions by providing products that facilitate fuel transition, increase operational efficiency, and reduce emissions," said Progress Rail President and Chief Executive Officer Marty Haycraft. “Through continually investing in new products, technologies, and services, we offer a wide range of fuel flexibility, making a meaningful, positive impact on the environment and supporting our customers in achieving their GHG reduction goals.”

Rail News Home BNSF Railway 8/19/2021 Rail News: BNSF Railway
BNSF Railway Co. has reopened its Harvard Intermodal Facility in Marion, Arkansas, to meet increased intermodal demand in the Memphis, Tennessee, region.All International intermodal shipments originating at the Port of Long Beach's Pier T Terminal in California will now terminate at BNSF's Harvard Intermodal Facility, the Class I announced this week.The facility is located 27 miles northwest of BNSF's Memphis Intermodal Hub.

Rail News Home Kansas City Southern 8/18/2021 Rail News: Kansas City Southern
Savage today announced a partnership with Kansas City Southern to construct a multicommodity railport with transload and rail-car storage capabilities in Mossville, Louisiana.Savage will own and operate the railport, which will be built on property leased from KCS at its Mossville rail yard. Savage's Mossville facility is expected to be operational by January 2022 and will provide a link in the supply chains of Lake Charles area refineries, chemical plants and other businesses, Savage and KCS officials said in a press release.Savage has a longstanding relationship with KCS."We've provided rail and loading services for customers in the Lake Charles area for many years, and look forward to making a difference for even more businesses in southwest Louisiana," said Savage President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Aubry.The Mossville railport is part of the growing Savage transload network of about 50 multicommodity, rail-connected terminals across North America, and the first developed in partnership with KCS.When completed, the railport will include more than 70 transloading spots —expanded from 40 existing spots — for moving chemicals, refinery products and other materials between trucks and rail cars. It will also feature 600 spots for rail-car storage.The railport will provide access to moving products into Mexico on KCS rail lines."The Louisiana railport will provide additional rail capacity and new services for shippers in the Mossville and Lake Charles region, which will expand their supply chain choices and allow for more competitive shipping options," said KCS President and CEO Pat Ottensmeyer.