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County hopes to sell Hollidaysburg car shop
(The Associated Press circulated the following report on April 3.) HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. -- The Altoona-Blair County Development Corp. received $610,000 in federal grants to market the former Hollidaysburg Car Shops and improve an industrial park. A $100,000 grant from...
CSX to hold first-quarter earnings call April 30
(CSX Corp. issued the following news release on April 3.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- CSX Corporation will hold a conference call to discuss its first-quarter 2003 earnings on Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. CSX expects to announce its earnings at...
Steep railroad route isn’t dead
(The Charlotte Observer posted the following story by Jim Wrinn on its website on April 3.) SALUDA, N.C. -- The storied Saluda railroad grade in Polk County, known as the nation's steepest mainline route, isn't about to die. Its 15-month slumber, however, is a little...
Amtrak extends Ind. passenger route service through July 1
(The Associated Press circulated the following report on April 2.) SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Amtrak will continue to run its two state-subsidized rail lines through July 1 to give lawmakers time to consider increasing the amount the state can spend on the lines, railway...
VIA Rail marks 25th anniversary with record results
(VIA Rail issued the following press release on April 3.) MONTRÉAL -- Increased passenger ridership contributed to significantly higher revenues and improved financial results for VIA Rail Canada in 2002. These findings are the highlights in a series of success...
Herzog decides not to pursue passenger rail service in Missouri
(The Kansas City Star posted the following article by Tim Hoover on its website on April 2.) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A St. Joseph company that wanted to take over passenger rail service in Missouri has decided not to bid on the job, citing difficulties in dealing with...
Via Rail ‘in better shape than ever,’ chairman says
(The Toronto Star posted the following story by Kevin McGran on its website on April 3.) TORONTO -- Via Rail drew more passengers, increased revenue and lowered its funding requirements in 2002, according to its annual report posted yesterday on its Web site. Via...
Rivals likely to imitate American’s stance on labor
(The following article by Edward Wong was published in the New York Times on April 2.) New YORK -- With American Airlines close to securing big concessions from its workers, its rivals are likely to pursue the same kinds of labor cuts soon, industry experts said...
Report said Ullico directors should return unfair trading profits
(The New York Times published the following article by Steven Greenhouse on April 2.) NEW YORK -- A long-suppressed investigative report has concluded there was compelling evidence that many officers and directors of Ullico, a union-owned insurer, had enriched...
Transportation Labor hails key Senate vote on aid to airline industry and its workers
(The AFL-CIO’s Transportation Trades Department issued the following statement on April 1.) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The following statement was issued today by Sonny Hall, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO in reaction to the U.S. Senate...
