ANA Delivers Comprehensive Guide for Intermodal


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The Intermodal Association of North America released, in print and digital format, a first- of-its-kind resource, “The IANA Guide to Chassis Inspection and Repair: Intermodal Recommended Practices.” The Guide details all the elements


for the inspection, repair and replacement of components on the North American fleet of intermodal chassis. This project was designed to


support the critically


important tasks of recruiting, training and retaining quality


mechanics. Steve Keppler, senior


vice president at IANA, shared, “We commend the extraordinary amount of time, dedication and commitment that


industry experts put into the development of the safety


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this valuable resource.” He added, “The impact of these recommended practices will have far-reaching effects on improving


and


utilization of chassis long into the future.” The anticipated benefits


from the guide are industry- wide. Improved repair quality should augment safety,


reduce roadside breakdowns and improve customer service. The 300-page manual also serves as a basis for chassis mechanics training curriculum, while supporting company recruitment and retention efforts. Print and digital versions


are available for purchase. The print Guide is durable, designed to withstand heavy


use in a shop environment or on the road. The digital content can be personalized by adding fully searchable notes, highlights and bookmarks and is available for use on any device – desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Digital subscribers will also receive content updates and additions as they become available.


CN acquires H&R Transport’s


Intermodal Division Canadian Rail (CN), through


a subsidiary company, has reached an agreement to acquire the intermodal division of


the Alberta-based H&R


Transport Limited. “H&R is well known in


Alberta and across the industry for investing in its people, systems, and assets, as well as its customer centric services and best in class operations, all


of which is aligned with CN’s strategy to expand our presence in moving consumer goods,” said JJ Ruest, president and chief executive officer of CN. “With the growing consumer economy requiring more sophisticated transportation solutions,


CN’s strategy is


to offer more end to end rail supply chain solutions to a wider range of customers.”


Public art project transforms railroad utility boxes


The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) has teamed up with Community Visions Unlimited (CVU) to transform two railroad utility boxes into public art on display along the Mississippi River. The boxes are located near St. Peter Street and Dumaine Street. They were painted by artist Madi Hannan. “The artwork is a fun way


of calling attention to the role that freight traveling by rail and handled through our Port has shaped Louisiana’s history and will continue to shape its


future,” said Brandy D. Christian, CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Corp. and President and CEO of the Port of New Orleans. “We’re happy to partner with CVU to add some vibrancy to our urban railroad.” The commission for the


artwork on NOPB’s boxes was paid for in part by the NOPB and in part by CVU. Tidy says


the artwork gives the


artists exposure, with several artists placing their artwork in respected galleries aſter producing their art box.


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