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Norfolk Southern Foundation increased charitable giving in 2011
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, February 10, 2012) NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk Southern Foundation, the charitable giving affiliate of Norfolk Southern Corporation, announced today that it awarded nearly $6.2 million in grants during 2011 to nonprofit,...
CN Board votes to cancel Harrison’s future pension payments
(Source: Toronto Star, February 13, 2012) TORONTO — CN Railway is moving to permanently pull nearly $40 million in pensions and other payments owed to former chief executive Hunter Harrison because he is now openly courting the top job at rival CP Rail. Full story:...
Arm found at rail yard identified as that of Montana man
(Source: Springfield News-Leader, February 10, 2012) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The human arm traveled halfway across the country for nearly a month before finally falling from a train in Springfield on Monday. On Friday, police identified the man who lost the limb. William...
Quad Cities to Danville by Amtrak?
(Source: The Register-Mail, February 12, 2012) GALESBURG, Ill. — Plans are steaming forward that could drastically change the face of Amtrak service to Galesburg and throughout the Midwest and beyond in the near future. Full story: The Register-Mail
Elkridge residents want CSX rail transfer facility ruled out
(Source: Baltimore Sun, February 12, 2012) BALTIMORE, Md. — Elkridge residents are turning to lawmakers from Howard County for help fighting the potential placement of a CSX rail transfer facility in their community, arguing that lower costs should not be the only...
Caltrain plan would fast-track electric rail
(Source: San Francisco Chronicle, February 13, 2012) SAN FRANCISCO — The overhaul of California's high-speed rail project could bring the Bay Area $1 billion to electrify Caltrain and lay the path for bullet train service between San Francisco and San Jose sooner than...
Amtrak files ‘long overdue’ complaint over CN delays
(Source: Chicago Tribune, February 13, 2012) CHICAGO — It's almost a perfect record, but one of delay and passenger despair: 99 percent of Amtrak's Chicago-to-New Orleans trains grind to a halt because of freight traffic under the control of the Canadian National...
Durbin: GOP’s transportation bill disastrous for Illinois
(Source: Star Courier, February 11, 2012) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — U.S. Sen. Dick Durban is criticizing a transportation funding bill expected to be voted on in the House next week, warning that it could mean less money for Illinois roads and transit projects. Full story:...
Editorial: GOP transportation bill takes a few wrong turns
(Source: San Francisco Chronicle editorial, February 13, 2012) SAN FRANCISCO — House Republicans may have set a record for how many counterproductive ideas can be stuffed into one package with their version of a $260 billion transportation bill. Full story: San...
Opinion: House bill derails rail safety by delaying PTC
(Source: Los Angeles Times opinion column, February 12, 2012) LOS ANGELES — Rail safety advocates applauded when Congress in 2008 passed a law mandating a technology that could prevent deadly train crashes. But the celebration may have been premature. The system,...
Indiana unions expect right-to-work will cost them members
(Source: Associated Press, February 11, 2012) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — After losing their fight against right-to-work legislation, labor organizers are making a bid on shop room floors and at union halls to persuade members to keep paying their union dues and avoid...
RRB: Rail workers included in legislation of payroll tax, unemployment benefits
(Source: U.S. Railroad Retirement Board press release, January 5, 2012) CHICAGO — Recently enacted legislation to provide a 2-month continuation of a payroll tax “holiday” for employees and extended unemployment benefits applies to railroad workers. The payroll tax...
NTSB Board to meet on 2009 Train Derailment in Illinois
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, February 10, 2012) WASHINGTON - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a Board meeting to determine the probable cause on the June 19, 2009, train derailment in Cherry Valley, Illinois,...
CP Rail CEO Fred Green strikes back at naysayers
(Source: Calgary Herald, February 9, 2012) CALGARY, Alberta — Embattled Canadian Pacific CEO Fred Green again hit back at those attempting to oust him, insisting his plan is the best way to improve the railway's performance and casting his challenger's as vague. Full...
CN, United Steelworkers ratify new contract for maintenance-of-way employees in Canada
(Source: CN press release, February 9, 2012) MONTREAL — CN announced today that members of the United Steelworkers (USW) have ratified a new collective agreement covering approximately 2,800 maintenance-of-way employees in Canada. The three-year contract, retroactive...
Bombardier CEO is confident in China rail system safety
(Source: Wall Street Journal, February 9, 2012) BEIJING — Bombardier Inc. Chief Executive Pierre Beaudoin defended China's high-speed rail network, and said he was entirely confident in the system's safety. The Canada-based company signed a $4 billion contract with...
RailAmerica reports fourth quarter, full year 2011 results
(Source: RailAmerica press release, February 8, 2012) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On February 8, RailAmerica, Inc. reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. Fourth quarter 2011 revenue increased 15% to $147.3 million from $127.6 million in the...
Montana Supreme Court rules landowners’ case against BNSF can go on
(Source: Associated Press, February 9, 2012) LIVINGSTON, Mont. — The Montana Supreme Court says that the clock has not run out on Livingston landowners' pollution claims against BNSF Railway. The Livingston Enterprise reports that the court's decision Tuesday blocks...
U.S. bankruptcy judge blocks CSX tax refund bid in Alabama
(Source: Reuters, February 9, 2012) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The U.S. judge overseeing an Alabama county's $4.23 billion bankruptcy case on Thursday turned aside an attempt by CSX Transportation Inc to get $1 million in tax refunds tied to fuel purchases. Full story:...
Union Pacific to pay $1.5 million for Clean Water Act violations in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming
(Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency press release, February 9, 2012) DENVER, Colo. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a settlement with Union Pacific Railroad Company regarding alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and the Oil...
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