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Wisconsin lawmaker calls for reform of railroad grants, loans
(Source: Wisconsin State Journal, November 29, 2011) MADISON, Wisc. — According to one Wisconsin state representative, the state’s railroad grant and loan programs are vulnerable to waste and abuse because they lack competitive bidding and rely heavily on the...
AAR: Railroad report gains in weekly rail traffic
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, November 23, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported gains in weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 301,919 carloads for the week ending Nov. 19, 2011, up...
AAR: Railroad report gains in weekly rail traffic
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, November 23, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported gains in weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 301,919 carloads for the week ending Nov. 19, 2011, up...
CP Rail borrows cash to cut pension deficit
(Source: Globe and Mail, November 28, 2011) TORONTO — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is borrowing $500 million (U.S.) to reduce its pension deficit, a move designed to give the company more room to invest in its train network. Full story: Globe and Mail
CP Rail borrows cash to cut pension deficit
(Source: Globe and Mail, November 28, 2011) TORONTO — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is borrowing $500 million (U.S.) to reduce its pension deficit, a move designed to give the company more room to invest in its train network. Full story: Globe and Mail
Fresno makes pitch to host high-speed rail maintenance yard
(Source: The Fresno Bee, November 28, 2011) FRESNO, Calif. — Fresno officials impressed a commissioner with the California High Speed Rail Authority with their pitch to put the project's heavy maintenance yard in Fresno. Full story: Fresno Bee
Fresno makes pitch to host high-speed rail maintenance yard
(Source: The Fresno Bee, November 28, 2011) FRESNO, Calif. — Fresno officials impressed a commissioner with the California High Speed Rail Authority with their pitch to put the project's heavy maintenance yard in Fresno. Full story: Fresno Bee
Houston gets $900 million grant to expand light rail system
(Source: Houston Chronicle, November 29, 2011) HOUSTON — Houston's light rail project achieved a milestone Monday with the signing of $900 million in grant agreements by the head of the Federal Transit Administration. They will pay more than half the estimated $1.6...
Houston gets $900 million grant to expand light rail system
(Source: Houston Chronicle, November 29, 2011) HOUSTON — Houston's light rail project achieved a milestone Monday with the signing of $900 million in grant agreements by the head of the Federal Transit Administration. They will pay more than half the estimated $1.6...
Walker recall effort collects 300,000 signatures in 12 days
(Source: Associated Press, November 29, 2011) MADISON, Wisc. — Organizers of the effort to recall Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker from office said Monday they have collected 300,000 signatures, more than half of what is needed to force an election. The...
Walker recall effort collects 300,000 signatures in 12 days
(Source: Associated Press, November 29, 2011) MADISON, Wisc. — Organizers of the effort to recall Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker from office said Monday they have collected 300,000 signatures, more than half of what is needed to force an election. The...
BMWED agrees to extend national negotiations with freight RRs
(Source: Lincoln Journal Star, November 28, 2011) LINCOLN, Neb. — The nation's freight railroads have agreed with the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) to extend negotiations beyond a "cooling-off" period set to expire Dec. 6, when the rail...
Hoffa reelected as Teamsters General President
(Source: Journal of Commerce, November 18, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — James P. Hoffa was re-elected to a fourth term as general president of the Teamsters union Friday, winning 60 percent of the vote. Fred Gegare of Wisconsin won 23 percent of the vote, while for New...
Hoffa reelected as Teamsters General President
(Source: Journal of Commerce, November 18, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — James P. Hoffa was re-elected to a fourth term as general president of the Teamsters union Friday, winning 60 percent of the vote. Fred Gegare of Wisconsin won 23 percent of the vote, while for New...
CP Rail’s Christmas-themed locomotive rolls into Scranton as part of campaign to help others
(Source: Times-Leader, November 27, 2011) SCRANTON – The holiday train rolled into Scranton’s Steamtown National Historical Site on Saturday evening emblazoned with colors of green, gold and red and heralding the 2011 Christmas Season. Full story:...
CP Rail’s Christmas-themed locomotive rolls into Scranton as part of campaign to help others
(Source: Times-Leader, November 27, 2011) SCRANTON – The holiday train rolled into Scranton’s Steamtown National Historical Site on Saturday evening emblazoned with colors of green, gold and red and heralding the 2011 Christmas Season. Full story:...
New bridge to connect Va. to NE Corridor
(Source: Progress-Index, November 24, 2011) PETERSBURG, Va. — As part of the major railroad line that connects Virginia with the Northeast Corridor, Norfolk Southern is building a new passenger rail line from Hamtpon Roads through Petersburg. City officials say that...
New bridge to connect Va. to NE Corridor
(Source: Progress-Index, November 24, 2011) PETERSBURG, Va. — As part of the major railroad line that connects Virginia with the Northeast Corridor, Norfolk Southern is building a new passenger rail line from Hamtpon Roads through Petersburg. City officials say that...
Mudslide suspends Amtrak Cascades service between Seattle and Vancouver during Thanksgiving
(Source: Bellingham Herald, November 23, 2011) BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Amtrak Cascades train service between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., was suspended during Thanksgiving, a busy travel time, because of a mudslide. Full story: Bellingham Herald
Mudslide suspends Amtrak Cascades service between Seattle and Vancouver during Thanksgiving
(Source: Bellingham Herald, November 23, 2011) BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Amtrak Cascades train service between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., was suspended during Thanksgiving, a busy travel time, because of a mudslide. Full story: Bellingham Herald
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