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DOT Secretary LaHood lauds Galesburg, rail industry
(Source: Register-Mail, November 18, 2011) GALESBURG, Ill. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood had some compliments for Galesburg and the rail industry at Friday night’s annual Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce dinner and meeting. Full story: Register-Mail
DOT Secretary LaHood lauds Galesburg, rail industry
(Source: Register-Mail, November 18, 2011) GALESBURG, Ill. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood had some compliments for Galesburg and the rail industry at Friday night’s annual Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce dinner and meeting. Full story: Register-Mail
During holidays, Amtrak to use dome cars on Chicago routes
(Source: Associated Press, November 18, 2011) CHICAGO — Amtrak says it has begun using its "Great Dome" car on routes to and from Chicago to give holiday travelers panoramic views. Full story: Chicago Tribune
During holidays, Amtrak to use dome cars on Chicago routes
(Source: Associated Press, November 18, 2011) CHICAGO — Amtrak says it has begun using its "Great Dome" car on routes to and from Chicago to give holiday travelers panoramic views. Full story: Chicago Tribune
Colorado DOT commissions $1.8 million high speed rail study
(Source: Associated Press, November 21, 2011) FRISCO, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Transportation has commissioned a $1.8 million study to examine the feasibility of a high speed train to the mountains, which early estimates predict would cost $20 billion. Full...
Colorado DOT commissions $1.8 million high speed rail study
(Source: Associated Press, November 21, 2011) FRISCO, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Transportation has commissioned a $1.8 million study to examine the feasibility of a high speed train to the mountains, which early estimates predict would cost $20 billion. Full...
Now that harvest is over, grain exports are booming
(Source: Southtown Star, November 18, 2011) CHICAGO — About 60 million bushels of grain will go through two intermodal facilities in the county this year. That’s more than anyone could have dreamed a decade ago before the first intermodal, BNSF Logistics Park-Chicago,...
Now that harvest is over, grain exports are booming
(Source: Southtown Star, November 18, 2011) CHICAGO — About 60 million bushels of grain will go through two intermodal facilities in the county this year. That’s more than anyone could have dreamed a decade ago before the first intermodal, BNSF Logistics Park-Chicago,...
Bakken plans first U.S. refinery in 35 years
(Source: Reuters, November 21, 2011) NEW YORK — The Bakken shale oil bonanza in North Dakota has already upended the U.S. oil market once by reversing a decades-long decline in production. Now, as the boom fuels a surge in diesel consumption, a second milestone is on...
Bakken plans first U.S. refinery in 35 years
(Source: Reuters, November 21, 2011) NEW YORK — The Bakken shale oil bonanza in North Dakota has already upended the U.S. oil market once by reversing a decades-long decline in production. Now, as the boom fuels a surge in diesel consumption, a second milestone is on...
Obama expected to OK $15 million for tunnel project between NY, NJ
(Source: Asbury Park Press, November 19, 2011) ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A race between two tunnel projects may be starting after Congress sent an appropriations bill that includes $15 million for engineering work for Amtrak’s proposed Gateway Tunnel under the Hudson River...
Obama expected to OK $15 million for tunnel project between NY, NJ
(Source: Asbury Park Press, November 19, 2011) ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A race between two tunnel projects may be starting after Congress sent an appropriations bill that includes $15 million for engineering work for Amtrak’s proposed Gateway Tunnel under the Hudson River...
FRA develops model state legislation for highway-rail grade crossing violations
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, November 18, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), in collaboration with various government, labor and industry stakeholders, has developed model state legislation intended to...
FRA develops model state legislation for highway-rail grade crossing violations
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, November 18, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), in collaboration with various government, labor and industry stakeholders, has developed model state legislation intended to...
Congress about to kill high-speed train program
(Source: Associated Press, November 17, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress is on the verge of killing funding for President Barack Obama's signature high-speed rail program, but it may have some life in it still. But billions of dollars still in the pipeline will...
Congress about to kill high-speed train program
(Source: Associated Press, November 17, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress is on the verge of killing funding for President Barack Obama's signature high-speed rail program, but it may have some life in it still. But billions of dollars still in the pipeline will...
AAR: Railroads report continued gains in weekly intermodal traffic
(Source: Association of American Railroads, November 17, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported gains in weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 299,591 carloads for the week ending Nov. 12, 2011, up 0.5...
AAR: Railroads report continued gains in weekly intermodal traffic
(Source: Association of American Railroads, November 17, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported gains in weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 299,591 carloads for the week ending Nov. 12, 2011, up 0.5...
Union Pacific announces 26 percent dividend increase for fourth quarter 2011
(Source: Union Pacific press release, November 17, 2011) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation announced that its Board of Directors voted today to increase the quarterly dividend on the company's common shares by 26 percent to 60 cents per share. The increased...
Union Pacific announces 26 percent dividend increase for fourth quarter 2011
(Source: Union Pacific press release, November 17, 2011) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation announced that its Board of Directors voted today to increase the quarterly dividend on the company's common shares by 26 percent to 60 cents per share. The increased...
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