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Union Pacific’s reach expanding
(The following story by Joe Ruff appeared on the Omaha World-Herald website on September 3, 2010.) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp., which began shipping used cars in 2006 and expanded that business last year, now will manage shipments of used cars overseas for...
NS uses Roanoke for new advertising campaign
(The following appeared at WDBJ7.com on September 2, 2010.) ROANOKE, Va. — Norfolk Southern is reaching back to its Roanoke roots for its new ad campaign. The rail company is using a helicopter to film the area's train attractions. That includes aerial footage of...
STB to include ‘plain language’ summary with future decisions
(The Surface Transportation Board issued the following on September 2, 2010.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Surface Transportation Board announced today that it will begin including a "plain language" summary in future decisions issued by the entire Board. The goal...
Gulf & Ohio to acquire Lancaster and Chester Railway
(The following appeared on the Progressive Railroading website on September 2, 2010.) Gulf & Ohio Railways Inc. recently reached an agreement to acquire the Lancaster and Chester Railway Co. headquartered in Lancaster, S.C. The sale is expected to be finalized by...
In California, Pacheco Pass high-speed rail route wins again
(The following story by Michael Cabanatuan appeared on the San Francisco Chronicle website on September 3, 2010.) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For the third time in as many years, the High-Speed Rail Authority on Thursday chose the Pacheco Pass to speed trains between the Bay...
KCS says volumes, service recovered from Hurricane Alex impacts
(Kansas City Southern issued the following on September 2, 2010.) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Southern (“KCS”) (NYSE: KSU) rail network has fully recovered from the impacts of Hurricane Alex and related tropical storms that caused widespread damage and flooding...
KCS forecasts 20 percent revenue growth for second half of 2010
(The following appeared on the Kansas City Star website on September 2, 2010.) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern said this morning that its rail network has "fully recovered" from the impact of Hurricane Alex and related storms that caused flooding and track...
Amtrak hired private lawyers for executives
(The following story by Jim McElhatton appeared on The Washington Times website on September 2, 2010.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Top Amtrak officials declined to participate in an internal investigation until they were provided private lawyers on the government-owned...
DOT announces $3.6 million for Michigan high-speed rail
(The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following on September 2, 2010.) WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $3.6 million for the State of Michigan to begin work on the rehabilitation of the Battle Creek railroad station....
FRA proposes rulemaking on concrete ties
(The following appeared on the Progressive Railroading website on September 2, 2010.) The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding concrete crossties, according to the American Short Line and Regional Railroad...
