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Companies lobby to hide disparity in CEO, worker pay
(Source: The Washington Post, June 27, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group backed by 81 major companies is lobbying to keep secret how much more CEOs makes than their typical worker. Legislation forcing companies to publish their comparison was passed as part of a large...
NTSB investigators looking into truck driver in fatal Amtrak collision
(Source: Associated Press, June 27, 2011) RENO, Nevada — Workers combing through rubble yesterday found a cellular phone belonging to the truck driver involved in the June 24 fatal Amtrak accident. Investigators also revealed that the truck driver, Lawrence R. Valli,...
NTSB unveils new Most Wanted List
(Source: NTSB press release, June 23, 2011.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today announced its new list of the most critical transportation issues that need to be addressed to improve safety and save lives. The new "Most Wanted...
Blame game begins as costs rise for Wisconsin’s new Talgo trains
(Full story: The Journal Sentinel, June 26, 2011) MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — Wisconsin taxpayers could be on the hook to pay $22.2 million more than previously thought for new Talgo trains. The reason? It depends on who you talk to. Some blame current Governor Scott Walker,...
BNSF showcases new locomotive at Galesburg Railroad Days
(Source: The Register-Mail, June 25, 2011) GALESBURG, Ill. — The BNSF Railway had its newest locomotive on display at the Railroad Days festival in Galesburg, Ill., over the weekend. The engine is the railroad's latest purchase from General Electric and features...
Congressional proposals could ease rail rates for Montana farmers
(Source: Great Falls Tribune, June 25, 2011) GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Representatives of Montana farmers gave a presentation on June 24 regarding proposed regulatory changes that could give farmers more say in shipping rates. They discussed legislative and regulatory...
NEC commuters to face possible delays through September
(Source: Bloomberg News, June 24, 2011) PHILADELPHIA — Amtrak and commuter-train riders between New York and Philadelphia may continue to see delays as Amtrak completes power-system repairs over the next three months. The project to upgrade transformers and other...
Florida governor facing rail dilemma
(Source: St. Petersburg Times, June 27, 2011) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After halting a plan to develop high-speed rail — and killing tens of thousands of jobs in the process — Florida Governor Rick Scott is now facing a Saturday deadline on another major commuter rail...
KCS to release second quarter results on July 21
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, June 24, 2011) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern will release its financial results for second quarter 2011 on Thursday July 21, 2011, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. KCS will also hold its...
Amtrak ridership growth a sign of cultural shift?
(Source: Daily Press, June 26, 2011) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Daily Press examines possible reasons behind Amtrak's 19 consecutive months of ridership growth. Is it due to higher gasoline prices, or a cultural shift by the American commuter? Full story: Daily Press
