Rail Industry News
Direct Amtrak service between Florida’s two largest cities could begin by 2015
(Source: Sun-Sentinel, November 30, 2011) PALM BEACH, Fla. — The state Florida will spend about $118 million to restore passenger service to Henry Flagler's old railroad — the Florida East Coast Railway — between Jacksonville and Miami. Full story: Sun Sentinel
Direct Amtrak service between Florida’s two largest cities could begin by 2015
(Source: Sun-Sentinel, November 30, 2011) PALM BEACH, Fla. — The state Florida will spend about $118 million to restore passenger service to Henry Flagler's old railroad — the Florida East Coast Railway — between Jacksonville and Miami. Full story: Sun Sentinel
MBTA says it’s ready for snow this winter
(Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette, December 1, 2011) BOSTON — MBTA says it is better prepared and equipped to handle winter weather this year and hopes to avoid a repeat of the frequent breakdowns and delays that plagued travelers last winer during snowstorms....
MBTA says it’s ready for snow this winter
(Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette, December 1, 2011) BOSTON — MBTA says it is better prepared and equipped to handle winter weather this year and hopes to avoid a repeat of the frequent breakdowns and delays that plagued travelers last winer during snowstorms....
Preliminary numbers indicate record ridership on Amtrak during Thanksgiving holiday
(Source: Amtrak press release (PDF), November 30, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The preliminary numbers are in, and with an estimated 720,000 passengers, Amtrak set a new ridership record for the Thanksgiving holiday travel week. “While retailers are reporting sales are up...
Preliminary numbers indicate record ridership on Amtrak during Thanksgiving holiday
(Source: Amtrak press release (PDF), November 30, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The preliminary numbers are in, and with an estimated 720,000 passengers, Amtrak set a new ridership record for the Thanksgiving holiday travel week. “While retailers are reporting sales are up...
Full steam ahead for North American rails in 2012
(Source: Financial Post, November 29, 2011) OTTAWA — Despite the ongoing economic uncertainty, a new survey of shippers by shows that it is full steam ahead for North American railways heading into 2012, including both Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian...
Full steam ahead for North American rails in 2012
(Source: Financial Post, November 29, 2011) OTTAWA — Despite the ongoing economic uncertainty, a new survey of shippers by shows that it is full steam ahead for North American railways heading into 2012, including both Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian...
Railroad strike averted with agreements, extension
(Source: Associated Press, December 1, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The threat of a costly national railroad strike during the busy holiday season has been averted after the freight rail industry settled labor disputes with two of its unions and agreed to extend talks...
Railroad strike averted with agreements, extension
(Source: Associated Press, December 1, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The threat of a costly national railroad strike during the busy holiday season has been averted after the freight rail industry settled labor disputes with two of its unions and agreed to extend talks...
Activist investor eyes operations, management board changes at CP Rail
(Source: Globe and Mail, December 1, 2011) TORONTO — New York activist Bill Ackman is pushing for strategic, executive and board changes at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., says a new regulatory statement. Full story: Globe and Mail
Activist investor eyes operations, management board changes at CP Rail
(Source: Globe and Mail, December 1, 2011) TORONTO — New York activist Bill Ackman is pushing for strategic, executive and board changes at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., says a new regulatory statement. Full story: Globe and Mail
Lawmaker insists California bullet train plan complies with law
(Source: Los Angeles Times, December 1, 2011) LOS ANGELES — An Assembly member who strongly supports the California high-speed rail project on Thursday criticized a new state report that questions the legality of building the first leg of the 520-mile system in the...
Lawmaker insists California bullet train plan complies with law
(Source: Los Angeles Times, December 1, 2011) LOS ANGELES — An Assembly member who strongly supports the California high-speed rail project on Thursday criticized a new state report that questions the legality of building the first leg of the 520-mile system in the...
AAR: Railroads report gain in weekly rail traffic
(Association of American Railroads press release, December 1, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported gains in weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 265,304 carloads for the week ending Nov. 26, 2011, up 4...
AAR: Railroads report gain in weekly rail traffic
(Association of American Railroads press release, December 1, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported gains in weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 265,304 carloads for the week ending Nov. 26, 2011, up 4...
In spite of rail industry’s record profits, PEB recommends concessions for rail workers
(Source: In These Times, November 8, 2011) Despite the four largest railroad companies making $8.5 billion in profits last year, an association of 30 railroads is asking 92,000 railroad workers represented by 11 unions to make concessions. Full story: In These Times
In spite of rail industry’s record profits, PEB recommends concessions for rail workers
(Source: In These Times, November 8, 2011) Despite the four largest railroad companies making $8.5 billion in profits last year, an association of 30 railroads is asking 92,000 railroad workers represented by 11 unions to make concessions. Full story: In These Times
Rail strike could mean higher truck rates, more freight
(Source: Land Line Magazine, November 30, 2011) GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — Truckers stand to pick up more freight, with higher rates, in the next week or so as shippers brace for a possible strike in the freight-rail industry. Strike action by railroad unions could happen...
Rail strike could mean higher truck rates, more freight
(Source: Land Line Magazine, November 30, 2011) GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — Truckers stand to pick up more freight, with higher rates, in the next week or so as shippers brace for a possible strike in the freight-rail industry. Strike action by railroad unions could happen...
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