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Get on Amtrak and enjoy The Land of Lincoln for less
(The Illinois Bureau of Tourism and Amtrak issued the following on February 3, 2009.) CHICAGO — Affordable travel just got easier for those exploring the great state of Illinois. The Illinois Bureau of Tourism (IBOT) is proud to announce a new partnership with Amtrak...
Merced to lobby for high-speed rail jobs
(The following story by Scott Jason appeared on the Merced Sun-Star website on February 3, 2009.) MERCED, Calif. — Merced renewed its support for California's high-speed rail system Monday with a plan to join a financially backed committee that will lobby on the...
Ohio Gov.’s transportation plans include cross-state train
(The following story by Karen Farkas appeared on the Cleveland Plain Dealer website on February 2, 2009.) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans could pay tolls on newly built highways and interchanges as well as be stopped by police for not wearing a seat belt under Gov. Ted...
Michigan Amtrak line picks up steam, ridership surges 4 percent
(The following story by Jeremy Gonsior appeared on The Holland Sentinel website on February 2, 2009.) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — West Michigan train supporters hope an anniversary celebration and a new Web site will continue to increase passenger traffic on Amtrak’s Grand...
Buffett’s Berkshire buys another 2.3 million shares of BNSF
(The Associated Press circulated the following on February 2, 2009.) FORT WORTH, Texas — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's company has bought an additional 2.3 million shares of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. stock, increasing its stake to more than 76 million...
Birmingham short-line railroad trims 41 jobs
(The following story by Michael Tomberlin appeared on the Birmingham News website on February 2, 2009.) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham Southern Railroad has cut 41 jobs at its Fairfield operation. The railroad company, owned by Pittsburgh-based Transtar, employed 180...
Norfolk Southern layoffs so far total 150 in Ohio
(The following story by Dan Gearino appeared on The Columbus Dispatch on February 3, 2009. Tim Hanely is chairman of the BLET’s Ohio State Legislative Board.) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lower demand for new autos and parts has led Norfolk Southern Corp. to lay off 150 railroad...
CN begins installing warning signs in region
(The following story by Erik Potter appeared on the Post-Tribune website on February 3, 2009.) GARY, Ind. — The ink is starting to dry on Canadian National Railway's purchase of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway, finalized Sunday. CN has begun installing signs at...
EJ&E rail sale to CN: What’s next?
(The following story appeared on the Des Plaines Journal website on February 3.) DES PLAINES, Ill. — Rail traffic in the Journal's Northwest suburban coverage area could start seeing reductions as soon as Wednesday, Mar. 4, after sale of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern...
CN, EJ&E rail merger finalized
(The following story by Kim Smith and Janet Lundquist appeared on the Southtown Star website on February 3, 2009.) CHICAGO — The Canadian National Railway has closed on its purchase of the EJ&E Railroad, but it could be quite a while before more freight trains...
