South Shore Freight reaches safety milestone

South Shore Freight reaches safety milestone

July 12, 2019 / CSS

With safety of paramount importance in the railroad industry, Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad’s (CSS) Transportation Department employees have reached an important milestone, achieving five straight years of injury-free performance. It’s the first time for such an achievement in South Shore Freight’s history, reflecting an emphasis on safety fostered across the entire company. […]

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Three Anacostia affiliates win ASLRRA Jake Awards for safety – 2018

July 2, 2019 / Awards, CSS, NLR, NYA

Three Anacostia Rail Holdings affiliates were awarded Jake Awards by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA). The Northern Lines Railway, LLC (NLR) won the “Jake with Distinction Award” for achieving injury free performance in year 2018. NLR President, Justin Chalich proudly stated that “This is the sixth year in a row we

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LIRC, Great Western Malting Co. to open Jeffersonville Rail/Truck Transload Facility

June 6, 2019 / LIRC

Distribution of malted grain for the distillery and brewing industries in the northern Kentucky region will expand dramatically with a new 33-railcar transload facility developed by Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) and Great Western Malting Co. (GWM). The opening, planned for June 13, will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the rail-to-truck transfer site, which is

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Louisville & Indiana Railroad promotes Jeremy Kramer to Vice President

May 29, 2019 / LIRC

Jeremy Kramer was promoted to Vice President at Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) on May 10, 2019. In his new role, he will be responsible for all railroad transportation processes including train operations, dispatching, locomotive maintenance and Clagg Bridge operations. Mr. Kramer joined the LIRC in 2014 and most recently held the role of Director

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2019 Memorial Day Message from Peter Gilbertson

May 26, 2019 / Military Friendly

Memorial Day gives us an opportunity to step back and reflect on the sacrifice of those, past and present, who have secured our freedom. We can acknowledge them by attending a memorial service, a parade, or by just thanking a veteran or active duty military member. – Peter Gilbertson

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NYA – Spring 2019

May 20, 2019 / Newsletters, NYA

Rail spurs D&M’s innovation; Three new videos tell the story of NYA; New York Times profiles NYA and benefits of urban freight rail; NYA heroes honored by railroad and union; 2019 CapEx program keeps NYA strong; NYA supports Operation Lifesaver; Safety: first responder training; NYA in the community; NYA kicks off employee recognition program in

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Railway Age (4/16/2019)

April 16, 2019 / News Links

LIRC, RCPE accept Railway Age awards.

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Progressive Railroading (4/15/2019)

April 15, 2019 / News Links

Progressive Railroading names 25 Rising Stars for 2019 [PHL’s Kimia Khatami named].

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ASLRRA honors Peter Gilbertson for decades of service to the short line industry

April 9, 2019 / Awards

Orlando, Fla. – April 9, 2019 – The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has selected Peter A. Gilbertson, President and CEO of Anacostia Rail Holdings Company, as the recipient of the 2019 Thomas L. Schlosser Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his significant service to the short line industry over a thirty-plus

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LIRC is the 2019 Short Line of the Year Award recipient

LIRC honored as 2019 Short Line of the Year

April 8, 2019 / Awards, LIRC

The Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) was honored Tuesday, April 9 as 2019 Short Line of the Year at the American Short Line and Regional Railroad’s “Connections Convention” in Orlando, Fla. Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) President and CEO Peter Gilbertson and LIRC President John Goldman accepted the coveted award, which is administered by Railway Age–the

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