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Possible CSX-CP Rail deal could aid Albany region

(Source: Albany Times Union, October 14, 2014) ALBANY, N.Y. — At first glance, a merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and CSX might reduce rail competition in the Capital Region. But it also might revitalize and improve existing services, as CSX rival Norfolk...

U.S. Senator raises concerns over potential CP, CSX deal

(Source: Reuters, October 16, 2014) CHICAGO — Senator Amy Klobuchar, the head of a U.S. Senate subcommittee, raised concerns in a letter on Thursday to the U.S. Attorney General and head of the top U.S. rail regulator about a potential merger between Canadian Pacific...

CSX CEO warns about railroad mergers

(Source: Bloomberg News, October 15, 2014) NEW YORK — CSX Corp. Chief Executive Officer Michael Ward said Wednesday that rail consolidation could create disruptions in freight traffic, after the U.S. carrier last week was said to rebuff merger talks with Canadian...

CSX announces record results in 3Q 2014

(Source: CSX press release, October 14, 2014) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corporation today announced record third quarter net earnings of $509 million, or $0.51 per share, up from net earnings of $455 million, or $0.45 per share, in the same period last year. This...