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Bush official heads to Chicago to defend Amtrak cuts
(The following column by Jon Hilkevitch appeared on the Chicago Tribune website on February 14.) CHICAGO -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta comes to Chicago on Monday--flying into congested O'Hare International Airport, then fighting traffic on the Kennedy...
Wal-Mart agrees to pay fine in child labor cases
(The following article by Steven Greenhouse was posted on the New York Times website on February 13.) NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart Stores, the nation's largest retailer, has agreed to pay $135,540 to settle federal charges that it violated child labor laws in Connecticut,...
UP raises heart, health awareness
(Union Pacific issued the following news release on February 11.) OMAHA, Neb. -- Valentine’s Day has always been about the heart, and Union Pacific is using this day to promote overall health among its employees. To encourage healthy choices, Union Pacific Railroad is...
BNSF declares quarterly dividend
(Burlington Northern Santa Fe issued the following news release on February 11.) FORT WORTH -- Directors of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation voted on February 11, 2005, to pay a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share on outstanding common stock. Dividends on...
Maine group seeks better freight service
(The following story by Tux Turkel appeared on the Portland Press Herald website on February 12.) PORTLAND, Maine -- A group of anonymous Maine companies is pushing for legislation to help improve the quality, availability and dependability of rail freight service to...
CSX opens Atlanta Training Center
(CSX issued the following news release on February 11.) ATLANTA -- With more than 2,000 positions to fill this year, and many more openings expected over the next five years, CSX Transportation (CSXT) is dedicating its new state-of-the-art training center in Atlanta...
NJ Transit takes slow route to fare-hike plan
(The following article by Joe Malinconico was posted on the Newark Star-Ledger website on February 14.) NEWARK, N.J. -- The last time NJ Transit raised bus and train fares, the process was an all-out sprint. The agency angered commuters and watchdog groups by...
Opinion: A special Valentine for SEPTA protesters
(The following column by John Baer appeared on the Philadelphia Inquirer website on February 14.) PHILADELPHIA -- Here’s Valentine to SEPTA riders, workers and supporters visiting the Capitol today. I'm with you. I like your cause and applaud your practice of...
Police help teach drivers to respect rail crossings
(The following story by Cindy Clayton appeared on The Virginian-Pilot website on February 14.) CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- The engineer on the locomotive could see the Ford Explorer down the railroad track, caught between the crossing arms and red flashing lights. As the giant...
Jobs, income at risk if Amtrak derails
(The following article by Elizabeth Eaken was posted on the Munster Times on February 12.) MUNSTER, Ind. -- Darlene Perez is anxious to know if Amtrak will survive. Perez was worried enough to question a conductor about the situation before exiting the Amtrak...
