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Amtrak activates RailComm system in Chicago
(Source: Railway Age, October 21, 2011) NEW YORK — Fairport, N.Y.-based RailComm said Friday its Yard Automation System at Amtrak’s Chicago Union Station is now operational. Full story: Railway Age
In Canada, railways go nimble in a changing freight business
(Source: Globe and Mail, October 24, 2011) TORONTO — Canada’s two largest railways are relying on business partners to help carry the weight through rocky economic times. Full story: Globe and Mail
In Canada, railways go nimble in a changing freight business
(Source: Globe and Mail, October 24, 2011) TORONTO — Canada’s two largest railways are relying on business partners to help carry the weight through rocky economic times. Full story: Globe and Mail
Amtrak fixes in Mass. to speed trips to and from Vermont
(Source: Associated Press, October 22, 2011) MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont transportation officials say planned repairs to a rail corridor in Massachusetts will be a boon to the Green Mountain State, because they will make trips on Amtrak's Vermonter passenger trains...
Amtrak fixes in Mass. to speed trips to and from Vermont
(Source: Associated Press, October 22, 2011) MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont transportation officials say planned repairs to a rail corridor in Massachusetts will be a boon to the Green Mountain State, because they will make trips on Amtrak's Vermonter passenger trains...
LaHood lauds Amtrak ridership record
(Source: The Hill, October 21, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Friday that Amtrak's record ridership numbers were helping the Obama administration's push for more high-speed railways in the country. Amtrak announced last week that it...
LaHood lauds Amtrak ridership record
(Source: The Hill, October 21, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Friday that Amtrak's record ridership numbers were helping the Obama administration's push for more high-speed railways in the country. Amtrak announced last week that it...
Earnings call transcript: KCS third quarter 2011
(Source: Seeking Alpha, October 21, 2011) NEW YORK — Kansas City Southern Executive Chairman Michael Haverty and other officials discussed the railroad's third quarter earnings with investors, stock holders and media during a conference call on October 21. A full...
Earnings call transcript: KCS third quarter 2011
(Source: Seeking Alpha, October 21, 2011) NEW YORK — Kansas City Southern Executive Chairman Michael Haverty and other officials discussed the railroad's third quarter earnings with investors, stock holders and media during a conference call on October 21. A full...
Amtrak offers 40th anniversary memorabilia
(Source: Amtrak press release (PDF), October 20, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Amtrak is offering exclusive HO scale model trains in Heritage paint schemes. This first-time offering includes 15 limited-run models only available...
Amtrak offers 40th anniversary memorabilia
(Source: Amtrak press release (PDF), October 20, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Amtrak is offering exclusive HO scale model trains in Heritage paint schemes. This first-time offering includes 15 limited-run models only available...
Senate panel sets Nov. 9 vote on transportation bill
(Source: Journal of Commerce, October 20, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a voting or “markup” session Nov. 9 on a two-year surface transportation funding bill. The bipartisan bill is named “Moving Ahead for...
Senate panel sets Nov. 9 vote on transportation bill
(Source: Journal of Commerce, October 20, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a voting or “markup” session Nov. 9 on a two-year surface transportation funding bill. The bipartisan bill is named “Moving Ahead for...
Editorial: If only Congress would get on board passenger rail
(Source: The Oregonian, October 20, 2011) PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S government has to get on board passenger rail. High-speed rail moves people quickly and safely all over the world. U.S. highways and airports are crowded, and getting more congested all the time. Last...
Editorial: If only Congress would get on board passenger rail
(Source: The Oregonian, October 20, 2011) PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S government has to get on board passenger rail. High-speed rail moves people quickly and safely all over the world. U.S. highways and airports are crowded, and getting more congested all the time. Last...
AAR: Railroads report increased weekly intermodal volume over 2010
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, October 20, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oct. 20, 2011 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported mixed results for weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 303,363 carloads for the...
AAR: Railroads report increased weekly intermodal volume over 2010
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, October 20, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oct. 20, 2011 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported mixed results for weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 303,363 carloads for the...
Union Pacific 3Q earnings rise 16% on higher prices
(Source: Associated Press, October 20, 2011) NEW YORK (AP) — Union Pacific on Thursday reported that its third-quarter earnings rose 16 percent, as the railroad charged higher prices to offset slower growth in shipments and higher fuel costs. The railroad also said it...
Union Pacific 3Q earnings rise 16% on higher prices
(Source: Associated Press, October 20, 2011) NEW YORK (AP) — Union Pacific on Thursday reported that its third-quarter earnings rose 16 percent, as the railroad charged higher prices to offset slower growth in shipments and higher fuel costs. The railroad also said it...
Opinion: Railroad finances in a “full-on rebound”
(Source: Seeking Alpha, October 21, 2011) In spite of a struggling economy, railroad stocks are in a "full-on rebound," according to the financial advice website Seeking Alpha. Railroads such as Union Pacific are posting sizable earnings per share and helping to...
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