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BNSF Logistics acquires Diversified Freight Logistics
(BNSF issued the following on February 1.) FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Logistics, LLC announced today that it has acquired Diversified Freight Logistics, Inc. and Royal Cargo Line (together known as “DFL”), of Grapevine, Texas. DFL is an International Freight Management...
UP budgets $3.1 billion for capital expenditures in ’08
(The following appeared on the Progressive Railroading website on Febraury 4.) Union Pacific Railroad's board recently blessed the Class I's capital spending budget for 2008. The railroad will invest $3.1 billion in capex — about the same amount UP spent on capital...
Amtrak to restart limited Coast Starlight service
(The following story by Jane Engle appeared on the Los Angeles Times website on February 4.) LOS ANGELES — Blocked tracksReversing an earlier decision, Amtrak will restore partial service on its Coast Starlight train starting Wednesday. Instead of covering the full...
Amtrak resumes Montana service after snow delay
(The Associated Press circulated the following on February 4.) HELENA, Mont. — Amtrak operations between Havre and Whitefish resumed Monday after shutting down over the weekend due to concerns over possible avalanches. BNSF Railway spokesman Gus Melonas said the...
LIRR reporting delays on several branches
(The following story by John Valenti appeared on the Newsday website on February 5.) NEW YORK — There have already been several snags for Long Island Rail operations on Tuesday, a day when officials urged the public to use mass transit -- including the LIRR -- for...
Train hits UP worker in Chicago
(The following appeared on the Chicago Tribune website on February 2.) CHICAGO — A Union Pacific Railroad employee was struck by a train Friday morning, police said. About 10 a.m., the trainman, who is responsible for inspecting and repairing rail cars, was working in...
Steelmaker wants answers on EJ&E merger
(The following story by Keith Benman appeared on the Munster Times website on February 5.) MUNSTER, Ind. — The region's largest steelmaker wants questions answered on how it will ship 5 million tons of steel products once Canadian National Railway buys the EJ&E...
Senator Durbin: Bush budget out of touch on Amtrak
(The following is excerpted from a statement issued by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday regarding President Bush’s 2009 budget proposal.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said that the budget President Bush delivered to Capitol Hill today...
Bush hopes to cut Amtrak funding
(The following story by Raju Chebium appeared on the Cherry Hill Courier Post website on February 5.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Bush wants to cut Amtrak's funding next year but provide more money for mass transit programs to help unclog roads. The Bush...
KCS beats analyst profit expectations
(The following story by Randolph Heaster appeared on The Kansas City Star website on February 5.) KANSAS CITY — Kansas City Southern posted another strong quarter with sharp earnings and revenue gains in 2007’s final three months. For the three months ended Dec. 31,...
