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Norfolk Southern to announce first quarter earnings on July 26
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, July 1, 2011) NORFOLK, Va. — We cordially invite you to join us on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. EST to review our second-quarter results. We will issue earnings results shortly after market close on July 26. For those...
Amtrak privatization would likely hurt New Jersey riders
(Source: NorthJersey.com, July 4, 2011) A transit expert said New Jersey commuters "would be badly affected" if a Republican plan to privatize the Northeast Corridor is put into effect. Source: www.northjersey.com
Land in Alabama near new NS rail hub may soon be snapped up
(Source: Birmingham News, July 3, 2011) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham News is reporting that large tracts of land in McCalla, Ala., near Norfolk Southern's new intermodal hub, may soon be snapped up by developers. NS held a groundbreaking ceremony for the facility...
DOT announces $72.8 million for Massachusetts to cut Vermonter travel time
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation Press Release, July 1, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced travel time on Amtrak’s Vermonter line will be cut by nearly 30 minutes through a $72.8 million grant to the Massachusetts...
Puchala assumes NMB chairmanship
(Source: National Mediation Board press release, July 1, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Ms. Linda Puchala has been selected a second time as Chairman of the National Mediation Board, effective July 1, 2011....
CSX offers $10,000 reward for information regarding derailment
(Source: Associated Press, July 3, 2011) BROOKS, Ky. — CSX is offering a $10,000 reward for information regarding a truck driver who the railroad says damaged its tracks and caused a derailment. Full story: The Republic
BNSF scheduled to return to Minot today
(Source: Minot Daily News, July 5, 2011) MINOT, N.D. — BNSF Railway trains are scheduled to return to Minot, N.D., today, following heavy flooding that has plagued the area. It is expected that service would resume on one of the railway's two lines. Full story: Minot...
Amtrak sued by its own employee over deadly Nevada crash
(Source: Associated Press, July 4, 2011) RENO, Nevada — Another lawsuit has been filed in the deadly June 24 accident involving Amtrak's California Zephyr and a tractor trailer. This time, an Amtrak employee is suing the trucking company as well as her employer,...
Amtrak crash: Final death toll stands at 6
(Source: Associated Press, July 2, 2011 RENO, Nevada — The Associated Press is reporting that no more deaths are expected from the June 24 crash in rural Nevada between a tractor trailer and Amtrak's California Zephyr. Full story: Los Angeles Times
Biden to Teamsters: You protect the Middle Class
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 1, 2011) LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Vice President Joe Biden said today at the Teamsters’ 28th International Convention that unions are the only institution protecting the middle class from assault by...
