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Holiday Train Amuses Crowds, Fights Hunger In Rochester
(The following story by Mary Taing appeared at kaaltv.com on December 7, 2008) AUSTIN, Mn - For the first time in history, a well-known train makes its way to Southeast Minnesota. From Canada to Minnesota, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train made a scheduled stop in...
CSX’s Winter Haven terminal gets state OK
(The following story appeared at newschief.com on December 4, 2008) WINTER HAVEN, FL — With no appeals made by the Florida Department of Community Affairs, the CSX Integrated Logistics Center for Winter Haven is good to go. DCA Secretary Thomas Pelham signed off on...
RRB: Medicare Part B Premiums for 2009
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on November 20.) CHICAGO — The standard Medicare Part B monthly premium will be $96.40 in 2009, the same as the Part B premium for 2008. Until 2007, all beneficiaries paid the same basic premium amount for...
RRB implementing first phase of new toll-free service project
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on December 1.) CHICAGO — The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) announced that it will begin phasing in nationwide toll-free telephone service starting in late November 2008. A single toll-free number...
Union Pacific seeks dismissal of FELA suit
(The following story by Steve Gonzalez appeared at madisonrecord.com on December 4, 2008) MADISON, WI - Union Pacific Railway wants a Madison County judge to dismiss a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint with prejudice, arguing the allegations are vague....
Steam engine fans get pre-holiday present
(The following story by Dave Bergmeier appeared at Abilene-rc.com on December 4, 2008) ABILENE, Tx - Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad Association members gave steam engine fans an early Christmas present on a picture-perfect day Tuesday afternoon. The association’s...
RRB appeals procedure
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on December 2.) CHICAGO — Persons claiming retirement, disability, survivor, unemployment or sickness benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) have the right to appeal unfavorable determinations on...
Reid submits testimony against rail line to Yucca
(The following story by Sun Staff appeared at lasvegas.com on December 4, 2008) LAS VEGAS, NV - The following is the text of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, R-Nev., to a Surface Transportation Board (STB) hearing on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Application...
Railroad Retirement announces benefit increases for 2009
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on October 23.) CHICAGO — Most railroad retirement annuities, like social security benefits, are scheduled to increase in January 2009 on the basis of the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) during the 12...
Norfolk Southern Reports Positive Outlook
(The following story by Kevin Flanigan appeared at wearecentralpa.com on December 2, 2008) ALTOONA, Pa - As the National Economy continues to struggle, one local employer says they are seeing a surge in business. Over the last couple of years, the railroad business...
