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Norfolk Southern unveils experimental electric locomotive
(Norfolk Southern issued the following on September 28, 2009.) ALTOONA, Pa. — With U.S. Dept. of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Congressman Bill Shuster in attendance, Norfolk Southern today unveiled the latest in alternative energy locomotive technology at...
Repairs nearly done on Iowa’s flood-damaged rails
(The Associated Press circulated the following story by Michael J. Crumb on September 28, 2009.) DES MOINES, Iowa — More than a year after record flooding wiped out 17 railroad bridges and hundreds of miles of track in Iowa, officials say repairs are almost done. Gov....
Proposed Chicago-Iowa City Amtrak route passes key environmental test
(The following story by Aaron Hepker appeared at KCRG.com on September 28, 2009.) IOWA CITY, Iowa — Backers’ preferred route for an Amtrak passenger train linking Chicago and Iowa City has passed a key environmental test. The route, already considered the “preferred...
TCRC, CN negotiations adjourn
(The following appeared at TradingMarkets.com on September 28, 2009.) WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Talks between officials with Canadian National Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Union, or TCRC, which is representing roughly 1,700 locomotive engineers have...
Bombardier contract for fast trains in China should provide other opportunities
(The Canadian Press circulated the following story by Luann Lasalle on September 28, 2009.) MONTREAL — Emerging markets should provide more growth opportunities for Bombardier Inc., analysts say, after the transport giant announced Monday it was awarded a US$4-billion...
Wisconsin doles out $30.5 million for 10 freight-rail projects
(The following appeared on the Progressive Railroading website on September 28, 2009.) Last week, Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle announced the state will award 10 loans and grants totaling $30.5 million for various freight-rail projects. The Wisconsin Department of...
LIRR raises crew supervision since near-collision
(The following story by Alfonso A. Castillo appeared on the Newsday website on September 28, 2009.) NEW YORK — The Long Island Rail Road has increased its supervision of train crews on its Montauk branch nearly two months after a near head-on collision involving two...
2009 Railroad Retirement Board Informational Conferences
CHICAGO — The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board holds free information conferences for railroaders. Conference registration begins at 8 a.m., with the programs beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m. The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board holds free...
Railroad Retirement spouse benefits
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on September 1, 2009.) CHICAGO — In addition to the retirement annuities payable to employees, the Railroad Retirement Act, like the Social Security Act, also provides annuities for the spouses of retired...
Trains rolling across Union Pacific’s new high bridge
(The following story by Matt Oliver appeared on the Omaha World-Herald website on September 28, 2009.) BOONE, Iowa —After nearly three years of construction, the Union Pacific Railroad’s new high bridge west of Boone is finally open for operation. A dedication...
