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DOT’s LaHood stands by Ohio rail project
(The Associated Press circulated the following story by Matt Leingang on August 6, 2010.) COLUMBUS, Ohio — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood downplayed threats yesterday by Ohio Republicans to stop a high-profile passenger rail project if they take over state...
DOT announces up to $25 million for high-speed rail research
(The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following on August 6, 2010.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is soliciting research proposals to foster rapid development of...
CSX seeks property
(The following story by Nick Kotsopoulos appeared on the News Telegram website on August 7, 2010.) Company considering eminent domain WORCESTER — CSX Transportation Inc. is considering eminent domain proceedings against the owners of at least six properties it needs...
Connecticut to purchase 80 more cars for Metro-North line
(The following appeared on the Progressive Railroading website on August 6, 2010.) Earlier this week, Connecticut Gov. Jodi Rell announced plans to provide $226.3 million to purchase an additional 80 commuter-rail cars for MTA Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven Line....
Amtrak service resumes east coast service
(The Associated Press circulated the following on August 6, 2010.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak says several major services along the east coast will resume normally on Saturday. The railroad south of Quantico, Va., reopened Friday afternoon after a CSX coal train...
Railroad Retirement Board 2010 informational conferences
CLEVELAND, August 9 — The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board will hold free informational conferences throughout 2010 for elected officers of all railroad labor unions. The following is a list of informational conferences that have been scheduled thus far for 2010....
RRB: Summary of annual financial report to Congress
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on August 3, 2010.) CHICAGO — The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is required by law to submit annual reports to Congress on the financial condition of the railroad retirement system and the railroad...
Credit for military service under the Railroad Retirement Act
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on July 23, 2010.) CHICAGO — Many railroad employees have at some time served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Under certain conditions, their military service may be credited as rail service under the...
FreightCar narrows loss to $1.3 million
(The following story by John D. Boyd appeared on The Journal of Commerce website on August 6, 2010.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Railcar manufacturer FreightCar America narrowed its second-quarter loss to $1.3 million from $3.3 million a year earlier and said, while recent car...
‘Breach of service obligation’ suit against CN is dismissed
(The following appeared on the Progressive Railroading website on August 5, 2010.) The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) recently dismissed a Saskatchewan agricultural producer’s complaint alleging that CN’s planned delisting of certain western Canada loading sites...
