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Nebraska companies guard against terrorism
(The following Associated Press article by Joe Ruff appeared in the Grand Island Independent.) OMAHA -- Employees of the nation's largest railroad often start their day with warnings to be vigilant as Union Pacific Railroad guards against any terrorist attacks. "We...
TSA issues transportation security hotline numbers
(Traffic World Magazine posted the following article by John D. Schulz on its website on March 21.) NEW YORK -- As a result of the war in Iraq, the federal government is issuing a single point of contact phone number to report suspicious activity or potential threats...
Farewell statement from NTSB Acting Chairman
(The NTSB issued the following statement by John A. Hammerschmidt on March 21.) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As many of you know, today is my last day after 18 years at the National Transportation Safety Board, the last 12 as a Member of the Board. I have been deeply honored...
Stormy Kromer cap turns 100
(The following Associated Press article by Bob Gwizdz was circulated on March 20.) IRONWOOD, Mich. -- There are some seemingly insignificant objects in America that take on a symbolism of mythic proportion, that evoke a sense of time or place and say something about...
CSX announces exterior upgrade to downtown headquarters
(CSX distributed the following press release on March 20.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- CSX Corporation and CSX Transportation announced today that their downtown Jacksonville headquarters will undergo an exterior upgrade beginning later this month. The building's exterior...
Rail freight up from last year
(The Association of American Railroads issued the following report on March 20.) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Both carload and intermodal freight registered gains on U.S. railroads during the week ended March 15, in comparison with the corresponding week last year, the...
Canadian Pacific Railway announces US$250 million debt offering
(CP distributed the following press release on March 19.) CALGARY -- Canadian Pacific Railway announced today the terms of a US$250 million debt offering. The net proceeds of the offering will be used to repay substantially all of the principal amount of US$250...
CSXT announces fuel cost modifications
(CSX Transportation issued the following press release on March 20.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In an effort to more quickly respond to changing market conditions and the continued volatility in fuel prices, CSX Transportation (CSXT) announced today modifications to its...
Interest grows in CPR derailment lawsuit
(CBC.ca posted the following article on March 19.) BELLEVILLE, Ontario -- The list of residents who claim to have sustained property damage during a train derailment in Eastern Ontario, last month, is growing. A train carrying hazardous materials was passing through...
CPR to cut 300 jobs as profits hit the rails
(The Calgary Herald posted the following article by Lisa Schmidt on its website on March 19.) CALGARY -- Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. said it will trim another 300 jobs from its workforce by the end of the year to cope with slumping profits brought on by high fuel...
