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NS train loaded with whiskey derails in rural Tenn.
(The Associated Press circulated the following on July 5.) WARTBURG, Tenn. — A Norfolk Southern freight train loaded with shipping containers partially derailed Tuesday afternoon in a secluded area of Morgan County, shutting down the busy line for at least a day. The...
Railroads interrupted by heavy rains
(The following story by Randolph Heaster appeared on The Kansas City Star website on July 5.) KANSAS CITY — Recent heavy rains in the middle of the country have shut down portions of three major railroads south of Kansas City. Kansas City Southern, BNSF Railway and...
CN examining legal avenues after native protests
(The following story by Samantha Craggs appeared on the Belleville Intelligencer website on July 3.) Canadian National says it is examining its legal options after a local aboriginal protest prompted it to halt traffic last week. The company is “reviewing our legal...
High-speed rail may link Midwest
(The following story by Zach Dunkin appeared on the Indianapolis Star website on July 5.) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Kelly Allen is a senior regional manager for Duke Realty who drives to Cincinnati 15 to 20 times a year on business and would love to make the trip by train....
Penn State study suggests ways to improve US rail safety
(Citizens For Rail Safety issued the following on July 5.) HARRISBURG, Pa. — A new study conducted by two Penn State faculty members highlights the potential threats to America’s railroad system, examines the response of government and the rail industry to the...
Hoglander named NMB Chairman
(The National Mediation Board issued the following on July 3.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Harry R. Hoglander has been named Chairman of the National Mediation Board, effective July 1, 2007. Elizabeth Dougherty and...
BLET National Division closed on July 4
CLEVELAND, July 3 — In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the BLET National Division headquarters in Cleveland will be closed on Wednesday, July 4. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, July 5. BLET National President Don Hahs extends wishes for a...
Rail fans want Amtrak in Nashville
(The following story by Kate Howard appeared on The Tennessean website on July 2.) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It's been nearly 30 years since the last passenger train left Union Station, but advocates of city-to-city rail hope it won't take another 30 years to get it back. A...
NS taps executive for top finance job
(The following story by Chris Dinsmore appeared on The Virginian-Pilot website on July 3.) NORFOLK, Va. — James A. Squires has been appointed chief financial officer of Norfolk Southern Corp., the Norfolk-based railroad announced Monday. Squires, already executive...
“Heavy traffic” a concern for VIA, CN
(CanWest News Service circulated the following on July 1.) OTTAWA — The first CN train rolled through the once-barricaded track near Deseronto, Ont. at around 6:15 Saturday morning. It was one of an estimated 25 trains held up Friday in the Toronto-Montreal corridor...
