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Analysts say CSX shareholders likely to accept Harrison, Mantle Ridge demands
(Source: Bloomberg, February 15, 2017) NEW YORK — CSX Corp. shareholders are likely to approve turnaround veteran Hunter Harrison’s demand for a $300 million pay package the railroad derided as “exceptionally unusual,” according to analysts. Full story: Calgary...
Company selected to prepare master plan for CSX intermodal hub in N.C.
(Source: Progressive Railroading, February 14, 2017) The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has selected Dewberry to develop a transportation and freight master plan for the new Carolina Connector intermodal rail terminal in Rocky Mount. Full story:...
Opinion: Albany port oil plan needs review
(Source: Albany Times Union, February 14, 2017) ALBANY, N.Y. — The Issue: The company transporting oil through the Port of Albany seeks a permit renewal. The Stakes: The state's refusal to rubber stamp it this time. Full story: Albany Times Union
Connecticut congressional leaders write Metro-North looking for answers
(Source: Hartford Courant, February 15, 2017) HARTFORD, Conn. — Three of the state's congressional leaders want to know why ridership is falling on two of Metro-North's branch lines Full story: Hartford Courant
Teamster corrections employees bring demands to Washington state capitol
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 14, 2017) OLYMPIA, Wash. — More than two hundred Teamsters working for the Department of Corrections, along with their families and supporters, converged on the state capitol in Olympia today with...
Winter Park Express ski train an ‘eye popping’ success, Amtrak says
(Source: Denver Business Journal, February 14, 2017) DENVER — The new Winter Park Express weekend Amtrak train between Denver Union Station and the high-country ski resort has seen more than 15,000 passengers since it started on Jan. 7. Full story: Denver Business...
1 hour from Vancouver to Seattle? Washington state budgets $1M for high-speed rail study
(Source: CBC News, February 14, 2017) VANCOUVER, B.C. — While linking Vancouver, Seattle and Portland via high-speed train is not a new idea, the project is back on the metaphorical rails after Washington Governor Jay Inslee set aside $1 million in his 2017-2019 state...
Oroville Dam emergency delaying UP trains
(Source: Railway Age, February 14, 2017) NEW YORK — The Oroville Dam emergency is causing delays of 24-48 hours for Union Pacific freight moving between Oregon, Washington and Southern California. Full story: Railway Age
NS opens new locomotive maintenance and repair shop in Chicago
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, February 14, 2017) CHICAGO — Norfolk Southern today opened a new locomotive maintenance and repair facility in Chicago to enhance operational efficiency for trains moving through the nation’s largest rail hub. The company’s...
Right-to-work bill introduced in Ohio House
(Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 13, 2017) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Legislation that would make Ohio a "right-to-work" state is back, but it's unclear how far the controversial measure will go after voters rejected a prior effort to scale back public union bargaining...
