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Growth of new CSX terminal is on track
(The following story by Jim Hook appeared at Chambersburg Public Opinion website on March 4.) CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The CSX intermodal terminal at Chambersburg seems more like a truck parking lot than the precursor to a $1 billion boost to the regional economy. The $46...
CSX track work starts Sunday in Boston area
(The following story by Noah Bierman appeared on the Boston Globe website on March 5.) BOSTON — The tardiest commuter rail line in Massachusetts will experience another round of delays beginning Sunday, as CSX Transportation begins work on replacing rails on the...
Trains delayed after vacant NYC building partly collapses
(The following appeared on the Stamford Advocate website on March 5.) STAMFORD, Conn. — A vacant five-story apartment building scheduled for rehabilitation partially collapsed Tuesday, leading to the suspension of dozens of rush-hour suburban trains amid fears the...
CN train derails near Toronto, interrupting commute
(Bloomberg circulated the following by Kevin Bell on March 5.) TORONTO — A Canadian National Railway Co. freight train derailed west of Toronto early this morning, interrupting commuter service during rush hour, the Canadian Press reported. About 150 freight cars left...
Amtrak proposes Fla. intercity rail ideas
(The following story by Rich Shopes appeared on The Tampa Tribune website on March 5.) TAMPA, Fla. — Amtrak officials are pitching a plan for increased train service between Florida cities, including Tampa and Orlando. The rail agency hopes Florida will embrace...
Forest district votes to reject CN’s EJ&E offer
(The following story by Kathy Cichon appeared on the Suburban Chicago News website on March 5.) WHEATON, Ill. — Forest Preserve District of DuPage County officials affirmed their position on the sale of land to Canadian National Railway on Tuesday, authorizing the...
Opponents say CN should finance overpasses as part of EJ&E deal
(The following story by Richard Wronski appeared on the Chicago Tribune website on March 5.) CHICAGO — The Canadian National Railway Co. should pay the entire cost of building overpasses to eliminate blocked crossings in the suburbs along the rail line it wants to...
CSX, hedge fund to square off in hearing
(The Associated Press circulated the following story by Dan Caterinicchia on March 4.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The CEO of CSX Corp. and a partner from the hedge fund seeking major changes in the railroad company's management structure will share a witness table Wednesday...
Rail security: Gov’t warns of terror threat to trains
(The following story by Jim Popkin appeared on the MSNBC website on March 4.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bulletin released Friday to U.S. law enforcement officials, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is warning of “continued strong terrorist interest” in...
UP train derails in Mecca, Calif.
(The following story by Steve Fetbrandt, Steve Moore, Chris Richards John Asbury appeared on The Press-Enterprise website on March 4. Tim Smith is Chairman of the BLET’s California State Legislative Board.) MECCA, Calif. — Crews reported significant progress Tuesday...
