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CSX conductor killed on train in New Orleans

(The following appeared on the Times-Picayune website on June 20, 2010.) NEW ORLEANS — A train conductor was killed early today in what appeared to be an attempted robbery, the New Orleans Police Department reported. The conductor, 52, was found shot to death on board...

Norf. could get Amtrak line to Richmond

(The following story appeared on the WAVTV website on June 18, 2010.) NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim said Thursday he is very encouraged by the state’s action to revive rail passenger service in South Hampton Roads. Amtrak already operates...

$100 million CSX deal

(The following story by Priyanka Dayal appeared on the Telegram and Gazette website on June 18, 2010.) Worcester, Mass. — A worker was “severely injured” late this morning when a crane at the site of Wednesday’s train derailment in Jackson Township apparently fell on...

WinterHaven Officials Discuss CSX, Advisory Group

(The following story by Merissa Green appeared on The Ledger website on June 17, 2010.) WINTER HAVEN, Florida — Collaboration was the catchphrase for Winter Haven commissioners and city staff Wednesday when they gathered in a quarterly workshop to discuss the creation...

State buys 38 miles of track for South Coast Rail

(The following story by Will Richmond appeared on The Herald News website on June 16, 2010.) FALL RIVER, Mass. — The effort to make the South Coast Rail a reality is taking another step forward with the state officially purchasing nearly 40 miles of rail lines from...

Four employees hurt when train hits truck

(The following story by Beth Smith appeared on The Gleaner website on June 16, 2010.) HENDERSON, Kentucky — Four CSX employees were injured Wednesday after a utility vehicle they were in was hit by a CSX train in Webster County. Mike Hill, a passenger in the utility...

Wide-span cranes on way to CSX’s new Ohio terminal

(The following story appeared on the Progressive Railroading website on June 16, 2010.) Tomorrow, CSX Corp., National Gateway and Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority officials plan to mark the arrival of five wide-span cranes at the Port of Toledo. Bound for CSX’s new...

Some worried about loss of S. Ind. rail line

(The following story appeared on the Chicago Tribune website on June 16, 2010.) NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Leaders from some southern Indiana communities are worried about the economic impact of CSX Transportation’s decision to stop running trains on a money-losing rail line....

Much is riding on Worcester rail deal

(The following story by John Dyer appeared on the Boston Globe website on June 16, 2010.) A long-awaited, $100 million deal between the state and railroad giant CSX will move operations from the company’s sprawling rail yard in Allston to Central and Western...