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Michigan to buy rail line for high-speed Amtrak
(Source: Toledo Blade, July 20, 2011) TOLEDO, Ohio — The state of Michigan is buying 135 miles of track from Norfolk Southern. The state plans to develop the line into a high-speed Amtrak route. Full story: Toledo Blade
Analysis: California high-speed rail may not leave station
(Source: Reuters, July 20, 2011) SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — According to a news analysis by Reuters, California lawmakers may stall the proposed 800-mile high-speed rail plan due to uncertainty surrounding the project. Full story: www.reuters.com
CSX’s Ward ‘bullish’ on U.S. econonmy
(Source: Florida Times-Union, July 21, 2011) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In an interview with the Florida Times-Union, CSX CEO Michael Ward says he likes what he is seeing with the U.S. econonmy. Full story: Florida Times-Union
CSX sees shorter but strong peak season
(Source: Journal of Commerce, July 20, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to the Journal of Commerce, CSX Transportation expects that the upcoming intermodal peak season will not last as long as previous years, but said the peak will be very strong. Full story:...
UP opposes $50 container fee in Joliet
(Source: Chicago Tribune, July 19, 2011) CHICAGO — Union Pacific voiced strong opposition to a proposed $50 fee on all shipping containers that come through Joliet's intermodal facility. Full story: Chicago Tribune
LaHood touts Florida’s SunRail project
(Source: The Hill, July 19, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After criticizing Florida Governor Rick Scott for rejecting billions in high-speed rail money earlier this year, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood had nothing but praise for him following a signing ceremony for...
CN invests in more extended sidings in Northern Ontario
(Source: CN press release, July 19, 2011) TORONTO — CN announced today plans to construct two more extended sidings on its Northern Ontario main line this year, bringing its investments in seven long sidings in this corridor to more than C$30 million. Two additional...
Metra to cut diesel pollution inside passenger cars
(Source: Chicago Tribune, July 20, 2011) CHICAGO — The Chicago Tribune reports that Metra will begin using a more efficient air filter that can reduce the levels of diesel soot inside its passenger trains by 75 percent. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and...
BNSF engineer, conductor injured as 3 locomotives, 13 cars derail near Great Falls
(Source: Great Falls Tribune, July 19, 2011) GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A locomotive engineer and conductor were injured following the derailment of three locomotives and 13 cars near Great Falls, Mont. The train struck a parked maintenance train. According to the Great...
Earnings preview: Union Pacific freight railroad
(Source: Associated Press, July 19, 2011) OMAHA, Neb. — It is expected that Union Pacific's second-quarter earnings report, to be released tomorrow, will provide a sense of the health of the U.S. economy. But cost increases related to flooding and fuel could limit the...
CSX 2Q earnings rise 22 percent on higher prices
(Source: Associated Press, July 19, 2011) NEW YORK — The Associated Press reports that CSX's second-quarter earnings rose 22 percent as the railroad made up for slow volume growth by charging its customers higher prices. Full story: Associated Press
House votes to rescind high-speed rail funds
(Source: Buffalo News, July 17, 2011) BUFFALO, N.Y. — The House on Friday voted to rescind more than $1 billion in high-speed rail funding in order to fund flood relief efforts in the Midwest. The Democrat-controlled Senate, however, is likely to take a far difference...
In Florida, nearly half of Orange County voters confused about rail projects
(Source: Orlando Sentinel, July 18, 2011) ORLANDO, Fla. — According to a recent survey of voters in Orange County, Fla., a high percentage of voters are confused about the local SunRail project and the federally-backed high-speed rail project that Florida's governor...
Member of California High-Speed Rail Authority resigns
(Source: San Jose Mercury News, July 18, 2011) SAN JOSE, Calif. — Curt Pringle, a key member of the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors, has resigned. Full story: San Jose Mercury News
Ambitions collide with financial realities in California’s high-speed rail plan
(Source: ClimateWire, via New York Times, July 18, 2011) NEW YORK — Republicans and Democrats have much at stake in California's plans to build a high-speed rail network. Currently, the heart of the debate is about money. Full story: New York Times
Amtrak celebrates anniversary with record popularity
(Source: The Independent, July 18, 2011) LONDON — Amtrak is set to carry over 30 million passengers this year as America's passenger railroad marks its 40th anniversary. Full story: The Independent
Genesee & Wyoming’s traffic climbed, RailAmerica’s fell in June
(Source: Progressive Railroading, July 18, 2011) In June 2011, Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) subsidiary railroads handled 84,999 carloads, up 13.4 percent compared with June 2010 volume. Meanwhile, RailAmerica Inc. reported June carloads totaling 70,238, down 4.4...
CSX gains large new coal business
(Source: Journal of Commerce, July 15, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — CSX Transportation has begun transporting coal for a new shipper: Corsa Coal out of Somerset, Pa. Additionally, the railroad announced last week it is buying more railcars to haul more export coal. Full...
Petition filed to halt Juárez to El Paso bridge construction
(Source: El Paso Times, July 17, 2011) EL PASO, Texas — Plans to construct five railroad bridges through the center of Juarez, Mexico, face possible delays as the Mexican federal court has been asked to issue an injunction to halt the project. Among other items, the...
Texas proceeds with plans for high-speed rail
(Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram, July 14, 2011) FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas officials are moving ahead with planning efforts for two high-speed-rail projects that would connect Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston and to Oklahoma City. Full story: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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