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Illinois officials say feds underrate EJ&E problems
(The following story by Keith Benman appeared on the Munster Times website on July 30.) MUNSTER, Ind. — A federal evaluation that only 15 rail crossings of 112 along the EJ&E line will be "substantially affected" when Canadian National trains rumble along those tracks...
CN not thrilled with STB’s impact report on EJ&E
(The following story by Marni Pyke appeared on the Daily Herald website on July 30.) CHICAGO — On second thought, the Canadian National Railway isn't thrilled with a report by federal regulators on its request to purchase the EJ&E railroad. Friday, the U.S. Surface...
CN comments on STB draft environmental review of EJ&E transaction
(CN issued the following on July 29.) CHICAGO — CN said today that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) issued on July 25, 2008, by the Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA) of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) on the company's proposed acquisition...
Illinois lawmakers plan CN hearing
(The following story by Erik Potter appeared on the Post-Tribune website on July 30.) CHICAGO — Five Illinois members of Congress will hold an ad hoc hearing in Chicago on Tuesday to look into Canadian National's proposed purchase of the EJ&E Railroad. The hearing...
Amtrak gains more revenue, riders in FY07
(The following appeared on the Progressive Railroading website on July 28.) Another year, another ridership record for Amtrak. In fiscal-year 2007, the national intercity passenger railroad carried 25.8 million passengers, a 6.3 percent increase compared with FY2006's...
Durbin seeks more money for more Amtrak
(The following story by Chris Dettro appeared on the State Journal-Register website on July 30.) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Amtrak, the nation’s passenger rail service, is enjoying a resurgence based on convenience and high gasoline prices but may be held back by an aging...
Amtrak CEO says fixed-up cars are on track
(The following story by Chris Dettro appeared on the State Journal-Register website on July 30.) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Amtrak’s chief executive officer says Amtrak will have five rail cars rehabilitated and ready for immediate use by the end of the year, and U.S. Sen....
Deadline is August 18 for Teamster Disaster Relief assistance in Missouri
CLEVELAND, July 29 — The Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund is accepting applications for assistance from members in the state of Missouri after severe storms and flooding caused major damage in the following counties: Clark, Lewis, Lincoln, Marion, Pike, Ralls and St....
RRB financial reports
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on July 1.) 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 unemployment...
Stoked on steam trains
(The following story by Katie Burford appeared on The Durango Herald website on July 27.) DURANGO, Colo — As occupations go, it's hot, noisy and very, very sooty. Still, it's something millions of little boys aspire to be - a train engineer. Sure, most of them out...
