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Warren Buffett warned of BNSF coal train blockade by B.C. activists
(Source: Straight.com, May 1, 2012) VANCOUVER, Wash. — A group of British Columbia climate-change activists says it plans to stop BNSF Railway Company trains loaded with U.S. coal from passing through White Rock for one day. Full story: www.straight.com
Towns debate impact of California-Las Vegas high-speed train
(Source: National Public Radio, April 30, 2012) LOS ANGELES — A bullet train that would deliver tourists from southern California to the Las Vegas strip could be the nation's first high-speed rail system to break ground. The private company, DesertXpress, will soon...
Red Cross attacks workers who help protect blood supply
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 1, 2012) LANSING, Mich. — The American Red Cross is viciously attacking its workforce in the Midwest. More than 300 qualified, hardworking unionized blood services workers remain on strike over plans...
Amtrak unveils plan for fleet replacement
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 1, 2012) On April 30, Amtrak released an updated version of its fleet plan outlining the railroad’s approach to replace aging locomotives and rail cars to meet future high-speed and intercity passenger-rail service needs. Full...
Caltrans, BNSF, Amtrak plan triple track project to increase rail capacity in Southern California
(Source: Caltrans press release, May 1, 2012) PICO RIVERA, Calif. — Caltrans, BNSF Railway, and Amtrak today announced the groundbreaking of a $38 million rail project that will add 3.8 additional miles of track to the Los Angeles area, increasing efficiency and rail...
Canadian Pacific posts investor presentation to company website
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, April 30, 2012) CALGARY, Alberta — Canadian Pacific Railway Limited today announced that it has posted a new investor presentation to the “Shareholder Communication” section of www.CPonTrack.com. As noted in the...
County officials support Baltimore site for CSX intermodal facility
(Source: Baltimore Sun, April 30, 2012) BALTIMORE, Md. — Howard County officials this week have declared support for Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's request for CSX Corp. to consider locating its proposed intermodal facility in the city. CSX has said it...
STB issues final rules on use of railroad rights-of-way as recreational trails
(Source: Surface Transportation Board press release, April 30, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Surface Transportation Board today issued final rules that update the agency's existing procedures on the interim use of railroad rights-of-way for rail banking and...
Railroad stocks down at close of April 30 trading
(Source: Associated Press, April 30, 2012) NEW YORK — Shares of some top railroad companies were down at the close of trading on April 30, including CSX, which fell 0.4 percent, and Kansas City Southern, which fell 1.7 percent. Full story: CBS News
Genesee & Wyoming reports results for first quarter of 2012
(Source: Genesee & Wyoming press release, May 1, 2012) GREENWICH, Conn. — Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) reported net income in the first quarter of 2012 of $22.2 million, compared with net income of $22.1 million in the first quarter of 2011. GWI's diluted earnings per...
