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Amtrak seeking Florida’s rail funds
(The following appeared on the Wall Street Journal website on April 28, 2011.) NEW YORK — Amtrak, previously blocked from receiving federal money for high-speed rail, is now in the running for a big chunk of the $2 billion in funds freed up by Florida's decision to...
Study: Midwest high-speed rail could bring billions in benefits
(The Midwest High Speed Rail Association and Siemens Corp. issued the following on April 28, 2011.) CHICAGO — A high speed rail system serving all major metropolitan areas within 350-450 miles of Chicago could result in significant ridership, economic development and...
Norfolk Southern reports first-quarter 2011 results
(Norfolk Southern issued the following on April 27, 2011.) NORFOLK, Va. — For the first quarter of 2011, Norfolk Southern Corporation reported net income of $325 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, 26 percent higher than $257 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, for...
Rail suppliers seek Buy-America grant changes
(The following appeared on The Journal of Commerce website on April 27, 2011.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Makers of a wide range of equipment and components used by both the freight and passenger rail industry want the Obama administration to standardized and streamline its...
San Joaquin Valley to get double-deck passenger trains
(The following appeared on the Fresno Bee website on April 27, 2011.) FRESNO, Calif. — Amtrak California will add double-deck coach cars on two of its passenger train lines, including the San Joaquin line that runs through the Valley, with a $100 million federal grant...
DOT announces $100 million for California to purchase American-made rail cars, locomotives
(The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following on April 27, 2011.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will receive a $100 million grant to purchase...
Norfolk Southern declares quarterly dividend
(Norfolk Southern issued the following on April 26, 2011.) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced the regular quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share on its common stock, payable on June 10, to stockholders of record on May 6. Since its inception...
Former DM&E manager says owner should honor deal
(The Associated Press circulated the following on April 26, 2011.) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A former Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad manager is suing the company's Canadian owner, saying executives should have honored a preexisting deal that promised he could keep his...
NS Roanoke Locomotive Shops log 1 million injury-free employee-hours
(Norfolk Southern issued the following on April 26, 2011.) ROANOKE, Va. — Norfolk Southern’s Roanoke Locomotive Shops achieved 1 million injury-free employee-hours in March. The facility near downtown Roanoke, which employs about 200 people in the heavy maintenance...
As Amtrak turns 40, America’s Railroad continues to go green
(The following appeared at www.suite101.com on April 26, 2011.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 1, 2011, Amtrak celebrates 40 years of service with national events through National Train Day and a further commitment to "Green Transportation." Amtrak will celebrate 40 years...
