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Editorial: SunRail supporters building steam
(The following editorial appeared on the Orlando Sentinel website on May 6, 2011.) ORLANDO, Fla. — With Gov. Rick Scott now less than two months from making his decision on SunRail, those looking to influence him on the commuter train for Central Florida have adopted...
Union Pacific announces dividend increase and additional growth capital
(Union Pacific issued the following on May 5, 2011.) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation announced that its Board of Directors voted today to increase the quarterly dividend on the company's common shares by 25 percent to 47.5 cents per share. The increased...
BNSF Foundation sends donations to assist tornado victims in the American south
(BNSF Railway issued the following on May 5, 2011.) FORT WORTH, Texas — The BNSF Foundation (BNSF) today announced it has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross for on-going relief efforts for the tens of thousands of people affected by the tornadoes that struck...
Siemens sues BNSF over damaged windmill blades
(The following appeared on the Wichita Eagle website on May 6, 2011.) WICHITA, Kan. — Siemens Energy has filed a lawsuit against BNSF Railway seeking compensation for a cargo of damaged windmill blades. Siemens alleges that 21 wind turbine blades that it manufactured...
MBTA weekday ridership surged 5 percent in March
(The following appeared on the Progressive Railroading website on May 5, 2011.) The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) weekday ridership rose 5 percent in March, logging the biggest month-over-month increase since October 2008, MBTA officials said in...
Elevated tracks pulled from California high-speed rail plans
(The following appeared on the Fresno Bee website on May 5, 2011.) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — New changes to proposed high-speed train tracks through Fresno mean residents won't see miles of elevated rails above the city. Instead, the only elevated tracks would be at the...
California high-speed rail planners revive Grapevine route
(The following appeared on the Los Angeles Times website on May 6, 2011.) LOS ANGELES — In a surprising and controversial move, California bullet train planners on Thursday revived a long-discarded route option following Interstate 5 over the Grapevine that could save...
AAR: Weekly rail traffic remains flat compared to 2010
(The Association of American Railroads issued the following on May 5, 2011.) WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 5, 2011 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported mixed results in weekly rail traffic with U.S. railroads originating 295,347 carloads for the week...
Surface transport bill drafting in progress, Mica says
(The following appeared on The Journal of Commerce website on May 5, 2011.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressional staff on the House Transportation and Infrastructure is making progress drafting legislative language of what could become the panel’s six-year surface...
Info from bin Laden raid shows al-Qaida considered attacking U.S. trains
(The Associated Press circulated the following on May 5, 2011.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Some of the first information gleaned from Osama bin Laden's compound indicates al-Qaida considered attacking U.S. trains on the upcoming anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. But...
