11/9/2016
Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation
11/9/2016
Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation
11/9/2016
Rail News: Passenger Rail
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Nov. 9, 2016 - Edward R. Hamberger, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), today issued the following statement in light of the 2016 federal election results:
“A highly contested election season is behind us and leaders in Washington, D.C. will now shift their focus to policymaking. American industry, including the freight rail sector, is eager to work with a new administration and Congress, helping advance policies that will spur economic growth, support quality jobs and further cement the United States as a global leader.”
Developing a ToT in part calls for establishing a talent pipeline to retain the most experienced and skilled employees who contribute at a high level, and recruit the brightest and most proficient new workers, says Brown. To get such a pipeline flowing, CSX aims to make tweaks and/or major changes to its career development, training and recruiting programs.
In terms of retention and career development, the railroad in late 2015 launched an employee valuation initiative to “get our hands around the Team of Tomorrow,” says Brown. The initiative involved employee interviews, focus groups and research to determine why people joined CSX and why they stayed at the company. The feedback will help identify ways to retain valuable and experienced workforce members.
Developing a ToT in part calls for establishing a talent pipeline to retain the most experienced and skilled employees who contribute at a high level, and recruit the brightest and most proficient new workers, says Brown. To get such a pipeline flowing, CSX aims to make tweaks and/or major changes to its career development, training and recruiting programs.
In terms of retention and career development, the railroad in late 2015 launched an employee valuation initiative to “get our hands around the Team of Tomorrow,” says Brown. The initiative involved employee interviews, focus groups and research to determine why people joined CSX and why they stayed at the company. The feedback will help identify ways to retain valuable and experienced workforce members.
Robert “Bob” Grandy, retired president of Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc., died Oct. 18, 2016, at age 82.
11/8/2016
Rail News: Supplier Spotlight
Canadian Pacific (CP) launched a website Nov. 8 that makes available the facts relating to work, rest and time off for Canadian-based employees.
11/8/2016
Rail News: Passenger Rail
Patriot Rail Services Company LLC (Patriot Rail), a U.S.-based rail services provider, has announced a rail infrastructure investment in its California-based subsidiary, Sacramento Valley Railroad (SAV), which serves McClellan Business Park.
11/8/2016
Rail News: Passenger Rail
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division has allotted an additional $10 million toward the Freight Rail and Rail Crossing Safety Improvement program for fiscal year 2017.
11/8/2016
Rail News: Canadian Pacific
11/8/2016
Rail News: Canadian Pacific
11/8/2016
Rail News: Passenger Rail
But there will be some bumps along that path. For example, to become a more efficient and productive CoT, there will be hundreds of fewer jobs at the company. Meetings have been held with rail labor unions about the job reductions, which mostly will be addressed through attrition, says Ward.
“We’re not being secretive about it. We will have less jobs available,” he says.