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Regulator seeks more data for CN grain case

(Reuters circulated the following story by Roberta Rampton on January 18.) WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Canada’s transport regulator ruled Canadian National Railway Co. failed to provide adequate service to grain shippers last year, but said on Friday it needs more data...

DuPage crowd speaks out against EJ&E sale

(The following story by Jack Komperda appeared on the Daily Herald website on January 18.) CHICAGO — Greg Gnewuch echoed the concerns of several of his neighbors concerning the prospect of having more train traffic come through his community each day. “This idea...

Some in Indiana worry over CN-EJ&E deal

(The Associated Press circulated the following on January 17.) GARY, Ind. — Some northwest Indiana officials are concerned about what Canadian National Railway’s purchase of Illinois-based Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Co. will mean for their communities....

Steelworkers reach deal with CN

(The Canadian Press circulated the following on January 17.) MONTREAL — The United Steelworkers said its Local 2004 members have ratified an agreement with Canadian National Railway Co. (TSX: CNR) that includes a 13.75 per cent wage increase over four years and...

Some towns want to halt CN-EJ&E rail plan

(The following story by Keith Benman appeared on the Munster Times website on January 17.) GRIFFITH — This town of 17,000 is no stranger to trains, with five railroad lines converging just south of downtown. But with a rail proposal that would run 20 more trains per...

Chicago suburbs raise red flags on CN

(The following story by Keith Benman appeared on the Munster Times website on January 16.) MATTESON, Ill. — A freight train crosses Lincoln Highway on the EJ&E tracks just south of Lynwood Village Hall every two hours and 20 minutes. Within less than four years,...

Morgan Stanley cuts NS, raises CN

(Reuters circulated the following story by Ramya Dilip on January 15.) NEW YORK — Morgan Stanley downgraded railroad company Norfolk Southern Corp. to “equal-weight” from “overweight” but upgraded Canada’s largest railway Canadian...

EJ&E public meetings set

(The following story by Keith Benman appeared on the Munster Times website on January 12.) MUNSTER, Ind. — Northwest Indiana and south suburban residents will be able to address Canadian National Railway Co.’s proposed purchase of the EJ&E Railway at two...

EJ&E plan draws public to meetings

(The following story by Cindy Wojdyla Cain appeared on the Suburban Chicago News website on January 11.) JOLIET — Retiree Bob Gardner, of New Lenox, would like to sit on his deck, look at his pond and relax in his home, which is nestled in the Liberty Square...

CN, CP earnings estimates reduced on softening U.S. economy

(The following report by Scott Deveau appeared on the National Post website on January 10.) OTTAWA — The continued threat of economic weakness in the U.S. has resulted in reduced earnings estimates at both of Canada’s largest railways ahead of their fourth quarter...