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Amtrak resumes normal service from Harrisburg to Philadelphia
(Source: Associated Press, January 28, 2015) HARTFORD, Conn. — Amtrak is resuming normal service between Philadelphia and Harrisburg along the Keystone Line. Full story: www.witf.org
Amtrak resuming limited Boston-New York service as storm conditions ease
(Source: Associated Press, January 27, 2015) HARTFORD, Conn. — The railway said Tuesday it will resume operation of Acela Express and Northeast Regional trains on a modified schedule with reduced frequency between New York and Boston. It said a full schedule of trains...
Norfolk Southern to close Roanoke office building, relocate employees
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, January 27, 2015) ROANOKE, Va. — Norfolk Southern today announced that it will close its Roanoke office building at 110 Franklin Road SE later this year and relocate the functions currently housed there to Atlanta or Norfolk....
CSX lays off 52 management workers in Jacksonville
(Source: Florida Times-Union, January 27, 2015) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corp. laid off 52 management workers, all of them in Jacksonville, according to a company spokeswoman. Full story: www.jacksonville.com
CN increases dividend by 25%, biggest hike in railway’s history
(Source: Financial Post, January 27, 2015) OTTAWA — Canadian National Railway Co. announced the biggest dividend increase in its history Tuesday, signaling its confidence in the future despite slowing growth in crude-by-rail and other energy-related commodities. Full...
CN’s 4Q 2014 net income increased to C$844 million, with diluted earnings per share rising 36% to C1.03
(Source: CN press release, January 27, 2015) MONTREAL — CN today reported its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2014. Fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 financial highlights • Fourth-quarter 2014 net income was C$844 million...
Little known agency keeps SoCal commuter rail network on track
(Source: Los Angeles times, January 26, 2015) LOS ANGELES — But keeping Southern California's passenger trains running on time — and safely, as they occasionally share tracks with freight traffic — is a constant challenge. The job has fallen to a little-known regional...
France’s state-owned rail company may invest in Texas bullet train
(Source: NewsOK, January 26, 2015) FORT WORTH, Texas — A company that operates France’s national high-speed rail network is exploring a possible investment in Texas bullet trains. Full story: www.newsok.com
Washington state officials not notified of oil spill spotted at BP refinery
(Source: McClatchy News Service, January 26, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — State and federal officials are investigating an oil spill from a railroad tank car discovered at BP Cherry Point Refinery last November, but key agencies were kept in the dark about it for at least...
Oil train spills hit record level in 2014
(Source: NBC News, January 26, 2015) NEW YORK — American oil trains spilled crude oil more often in 2014 than in any year since the federal government began collecting data on such incidents in 1975, an NBC News analysis shows. Full story: NBC News
