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CN Rail CFO sees no need for railway price wars
(Reuters circulated the following on September 25.) VANCOUVER, B.C. — North America's railroads are unlikely to turn to predatory pricing to maintain revenue growth, Canadian National Railway Co's chief financial officer said on Wednesday. Railways have been winning...
CN’s EJ&E purchase may face new hurdle
(Bloomberg News circulated the following story by Angela Greiling Keane on September 24.) CHICAGO — Canadian National Railway Co., the country's largest railroad, may have to meet a higher U.S. regulatory standard to buy a Chicago-area regional carrier. Federal...
House panel approves stricter rules on railroad mergers
(The following story by Richard Wronski appeared on the Chicago Tribune website on September 25.) CHICAGO — A congressional committee approved legislation Wednesday that would tighten the rules on railroad mergers by requiring federal regulators to weigh the safety...
U.S. House passes rail safety bill after Los Angeles crash
(Bloomberg News circulated the following story by John Hughes on September 24.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House voted to require rail-safety technology that may have prevented a Sept. 12 crash in Los Angeles that was the deadliest for a passenger train in 15 years....
Applying for a Railroad Retirement Annuity
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on September 9.) CHICAGO — Railroad employees who are planning to retire should be aware of what steps to take and what documents are required when applying for an annuity from the Railroad Retirement Board...
Railroad Retirement Board Informational Conferences
CHICAGO — The following are informational conferences conducted by the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board. All informational conference registrations begin at 8:00 a.m., with the programs beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m. OCTOBER Friday, October 3...
Bathrooms still rare on Metra Electric Line
(The following story by Guy Tridgell appeared on the Southtown Star website on September 22.) CHICAGO — Judy Fisher, despite promises made to her in the past, still can't count on a bathroom waiting for her when she steps on Metra's Electric Line. "Most people who...
Red eyes on the Green train
(The following story by Sandro Contenta appeared on the Toronto Star website on September 24.) WINNIPEG — VIA Rail seems to be greasing the wheels for Green Leader Elizabeth May, much to the benefit of passengers and her red-eyed supporters. Obstacles that often delay...
Opinion: Union Pacific stock stays on track
(The following column by Gene Marcial appeared at BusinessWeek.com on September 23.) NEW YORK — "All is well when the train is running on time." That saying is a reminder that the railroads are a vital part of our lives and the economy. And recent results from the...
First vote today on CSX freight terminal in Winter Haven
(The following story by Tom Palmer appeared on the Lakeland Ledger website on September 23.) WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — The controversial CSX rail freight terminal development of regional impact in Winter Haven is headed for its first formal vote Wednesday before the Winter...
