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Barrington schools opposed to EJ&E sale

(The following story by Chad Brooks appeared on the Daily Herald website on January 30.) CHICAGO — Add Barrington Area Unit District 220 to the list of government bodies opposing the sale of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Co. On Tuesday, school board members...

CN cuts back operations due to severe weather

(CN issued the following on January 29.) MONTREAL — CN announced today that due to the extreme cold and wind conditions, the Company has temporarily reduced freight service in most areas of Western Canada. “The health and safety of our employees and the security of...

EJ&E plan a tough sell for Hoffman Estates crowd

(The following story by Ashok Selvam appeared on the Daily Herald website on January 29.) CHICAGO — Hoffman Estates residents Monday were ready to blame Canada for the pending sale of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad. Canadian National’s purchase would...

Kane County officials cool to sale of EJ&E

(The following report by y Lisa Smith appeared on the Daily Herald website on January 29.) CHICAGO — A proposed ownership change of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Co. that would divert more freight trains to the suburbs has Kane County officials worried...

EJ&E deal may cause problems for So. Ill. Amtrak

(The following story by Becky Malkovich appeared on The Southern website on January 25.) CARBONDALE, Ill. — Amtrak travel time between Southern Illinois and Chicago could increase or cease all together if the Surface Transportation Board approves one railway’s...

Aurora residents think EJ&E sale is on the wrong track

(The follow storing by Andre Salles appeared on the Beacon News website on January 25.) AURORA, Ill. — Roughly 100 Aurorans braved the cold Thursday night to voice their concerns about a potential railroad sale that could see four times as many freight trains per day...

CN puts faith in new B.C. terminal in coming year

(The following story by Scott Deveau appeared on the Financial Post website on January 22.) OTTAWA — Due to the current volatility in the North American market, it was with “some trepidation” that Canadian National Railway Co. forecast that increased...

CN chief wants EJ&E plan on fast track

(The following story by Keith Benman appeared on the Munster Times website on January 24.) MUNSTER, Ind. — The CEO of Canadian National Railway told Wall Street analysts this week he is hopeful the railroad’s proposed purchase of the EJ&E can be closed in...

CN Rail’s earnings likely to power up

(The following story appeared on the National Post website on January 23.) OTTAWA — After turning in a better-than-expected fourth quarter result yesterday, Canadian National Railway Co. said it was optimistic about the coming year despite the current economic woes in...

CN confident despite economic turmoil

(The following story by Brent Jang appeared on the Globe and Mail website on January 23.) TORONTO — Canadian National Railway Co., fresh off a record $2.16-billion profit in 2007, is forecasting another robust year despite a weakening U.S. economy, high diesel prices...