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Mica backs off plan to take Northeast Corridor away from Amtrak
(Source: Associated Press, November 8, 2011) NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., chairman of the House Transportation Committee, is backing off of his plan to forcibly take the Northeast Corridor out of Amtrak's control. Full story: www.google.com
Canadian Pacific announces 2011 U.S. Holiday train schedule
(Source: Times Leader, November 7, 2011) SCRANTON, Pa. — The musicians have been chosen, the whistle stops selected and the lights soon will be hung on the boxcars with care for Canadian Pacific Railway’s (CPR) U.S. Holiday Train and its goodwill journey for food...
Canadian Pacific announces 2011 U.S. Holiday train schedule
(Source: Times Leader, November 7, 2011) SCRANTON, Pa. — The musicians have been chosen, the whistle stops selected and the lights soon will be hung on the boxcars with care for Canadian Pacific Railway’s (CPR) U.S. Holiday Train and its goodwill journey for food...
NJ task force aims to reduce fatalities at crossings
(Source: Asbury Park Press, November 10, 2011) ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A newly formed task force will spend the next 60 days attempting to come up with answers about how to prevent grade crossing accidents. Full story: Asbury Park Press
NJ task force aims to reduce fatalities at crossings
(Source: Asbury Park Press, November 10, 2011) ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A newly formed task force will spend the next 60 days attempting to come up with answers about how to prevent grade crossing accidents. Full story: Asbury Park Press
Despite its stumbles, high-speed rail is booming
(Source: Earth Techling, November 8, 2011) PORTLAND, Ore. — In spite of recent problems, including train wrecks in China and financial insecurity in Calironia, high-speed rail has continued to grow in popularity due to its reliability and ability to cover vast...
Despite its stumbles, high-speed rail is booming
(Source: Earth Techling, November 8, 2011) PORTLAND, Ore. — In spite of recent problems, including train wrecks in China and financial insecurity in Calironia, high-speed rail has continued to grow in popularity due to its reliability and ability to cover vast...
Editorial: California high-speed rail still makes sense
(Source: Bakersfield Californian, November 5, 2011) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — In spite of its price tag, high-speed rail offers too much opportunity — for jobs, for transportation connectivity, for the restoration of California’s place as a leader in innovation — to set...
Editorial: California high-speed rail still makes sense
(Source: Bakersfield Californian, November 5, 2011) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — In spite of its price tag, high-speed rail offers too much opportunity — for jobs, for transportation connectivity, for the restoration of California’s place as a leader in innovation — to set...
Final glance: Railroads stocks down
(Source: Associated Press, November 9, 2011) NEW YORK — Shares of some top railroads companies were down at the close of trading on Novmeber 9, including CSX (down 4.5 percent) and Union Pacific (down 3.9 percent). Full story: www.cnbc.com
Final glance: Railroads stocks down
(Source: Associated Press, November 9, 2011) NEW YORK — Shares of some top railroads companies were down at the close of trading on Novmeber 9, including CSX (down 4.5 percent) and Union Pacific (down 3.9 percent). Full story: www.cnbc.com
Canadian Pacific salutes fallen soldiers
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, November 9, 2011) CALGARY, Alberta — On November 11th, at 11 am local time, all Canadian Pacific trains will safely halt across its 14,800-mile network , observe two minutes of respect in silence and then sound a long...
Canadian Pacific salutes fallen soldiers
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, November 9, 2011) CALGARY, Alberta — On November 11th, at 11 am local time, all Canadian Pacific trains will safely halt across its 14,800-mile network , observe two minutes of respect in silence and then sound a long...
Bakken rail terminal ships first crude cargo
(Source: Reuters, November 9, 2011) DICKINSON, N.D. — The first train with Bakken crude oil completed Bakken Oil Express terminal near Dickinson, N.D. The BNSF train, equipped with 103 oil tank cars, left for St. James, La., with 70,000 barrels of crude aboard. Full...
Bakken rail terminal ships first crude cargo
(Source: Reuters, November 9, 2011) DICKINSON, N.D. — The first train with Bakken crude oil completed Bakken Oil Express terminal near Dickinson, N.D. The BNSF train, equipped with 103 oil tank cars, left for St. James, La., with 70,000 barrels of crude aboard. Full...
KCS announces 11th annual Holiday Express charitable contribution
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, November 8, 2011) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced today that its 11th Annual Holiday Express will distribute $108, 550 in gift cards to the Salvation Army to provide warm clothing and other...
KCS announces 11th annual Holiday Express charitable contribution
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, November 8, 2011) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced today that its 11th Annual Holiday Express will distribute $108, 550 in gift cards to the Salvation Army to provide warm clothing and other...
Republican presidential hopeful again vows to cut Amtrak funding if elected
(Source: The Hill, November 8, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican president candidate Mitt Romney said this week that he would cut federal spending on Amtrak and other programs like the public television and the National Endowment for the Arts. Full story:...
Republican presidential hopeful again vows to cut Amtrak funding if elected
(Source: The Hill, November 8, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican president candidate Mitt Romney said this week that he would cut federal spending on Amtrak and other programs like the public television and the National Endowment for the Arts. Full story:...
Va. Supreme Court upholds NS freight terminal
(Source: Associated Press, November 4, 2011) RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday upheld a state grant to Norfolk Southern for a freight terminal in Montgomery County. The court unanimously rejected the county's claim that the grant was...
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