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CSX unveils $40 million track expansion
(The following story by David Hunt appeared on The Florida Times-Union website on April 22.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corp. announced a $40 million plan Monday that it hopes will untangle truck congestion along Jacksonville's Heckscher Drive as the region braces for a...
CN’s chief caught in a loop on EJ&E purchase
(The following story by Mary Ellen Podmolik appeared on the Chicago Tribune website on April 22.) CHICAGO — When Canadian National Railway Co. meets with investors Tuesday in Chicago, one notable exception will be missing from the list of accomplishments it can rattle...
CP Rail profit falls, lowers full-year outlook
(Bloomberg News circulated the following story by Hugo Miller on April 22.) TORONTO — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., the country's second-largest railroad, posted a 29 percent drop in first-quarter profit because of rising fuel prices and disruptive snowfall and cut...
CP Rail profit drops 29 percent, cuts 2008 guidance
(Reuters circulated the following on April 22.) TORONTO — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. reported a 29-percent drop in its first quarter profit on Tuesday and reduced its earnings guidance for this year, citing rising fuel costs and a stronger Canadian dollar. The...
Bad winter hurts CN Rail’s bottom line, CEO says
(The Canadian Press circulated the following by Ross Marowits on April 22.) MONTREAL — Spring hasn’t come fast enough for Canada’s largest railway after harsh winter conditions helped to put the brakes on CN Rail’s first-quarter profits as earnings fell four per cent...
U.S. ‘recession’ hits CN
(The following story by Scott Deveau appeared on the Financial Post website on April 22.) OTTAWA — The "worst winter weather in decades," combined with high fuel prices and a looming U.S. recession, caused Canadian National Railway Co. to lower its earnings estimate...
Deadline is April 28 for Disaster Relief assistance in Georgia
CLEVELAND, April 21 — The Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund is accepting applications for assistance from members in the state of Georgia after severe storms, tornadoes and flooding caused major damage from March 14-16. If you or someone you know needs help, please call...
Safety train pulls into Leavenworth
(The following story by Tim Linn appeared on the Leavenworth Times website on April 18.) LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — A train pulled into the Union Pacific station in Leavenworth on Wednesday and wouldn’t leave until accomplishing its mission. The passenger train was on loan...
BNSF replacing ties, reconditioning base
(The following appeared on the Lawrence Journal-World website on April 19.) LAWRENCE, Kan. — Burlington Northern Santa Fe is replacing and rehabilitating rail ties between Kansas City, Kan., and Tecumseh, part of its regular maintenance program. The project, which...
Ark-La-Tex leaders work together for Amtrak
(The following story by Adam Kealoha Causey appeared on the Shreveport Times website on April 19.) SHREVEPORT, La. — Local leaders hope public interest will grow in commuter rail service as Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana officials work to bring Amtrak to...
