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[ October 9, 2026 ] Amtrak Completes Improvements at Two Oklahoma Stations Amtrak
[ October 8, 2026 ] Amtrak Advances Planning for Replacement of Bush and Gunpowder River Bridges in Maryland Amtrak
[ October 8, 2026 ] MVR Orders Two Rack-and-Pinion Locomotives From Stadler World
[ October 8, 2026 ] After Two Decades, Connecticut’s Last Aging Rail Bridge Is Finally Being Rebuilt Amtrak
[ October 8, 2026 ] Machines With Vision Takes Aim at $78 Billion Rail Maintenance Sector Following Network Rail Deal World

CN Maintains Leadership Role in 2010 Carbon Disclosure Project Corporate Surveys

November 10, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — CN said it has been recognized for excellence in climate-change reporting among Canadian and global corporations surveyed by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).

BNSF Honors Three Shortline Railroads for Partnership Excellence

November 10, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway recognized three shortline railroads for their tremendous success and partnership over the past year with a Shortline Achievement Award at BNSF’s 15th Annual Shortline Conference on Nov. 1 in Grapevine, Texas.

Union Pacific Railroad Earns Responsible Care Certification for Safe Chemical Handling

November 10, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad’s safety processes meet the certification requirements under the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) program of the American Chemistry Council, according to an independent audit.

NTSB to Release Reports Related to 2009 MBTA Wreck

November 9, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — On Nov. 10, the National Transportation Safety Board will open the public accident docket as part of its continuing investigation into a transit system accident in downtown Boston.

Berkshire Hathaway Reports Increased Q3 Earnings

November 6, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

Berkshire Hathaway operating earnings for the third quarter and first nine months of 2010 increased 35.6 percent and 45.9 percent from the comparable periods in 2009.

Fox Named Executive Vice President Operations, BNSF Railway

November 5, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Railway announced that Greg Fox has been promoted to executive vice president, Operations, reporting to Carl Ice, president and chief operating officer.

CN Signs Voluntary Mitigation Agreement with Ford Heights, Ill.

November 4, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CHICAGO — CN said it has reached a voluntary mitigation agreement (VMA) with the Village of Ford Heights, Ill., located approximately 26 miles south of downtown Chicago, regarding its acquisition of the Elgin, Jolietand Eastern Railway Company (EJ&E).

STB Schedules Second Series of Oral Arguments

November 3, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board has scheduled a second series of oral arguments for Nov. 23 at the STB’s Washington headquarters.

Ice Named President of BNSF Railway Co.

November 2, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Matt Rose announced the promotion of Carl Ice to the newly created position of president and chief operating officer of BNSF Railway Co., with responsibility for Operations, Marketing and Technology Services.

CN, NASCO to Offer U.S. Midwest Steel Markets New distribution Options with Construction of Chicago Steel Transloading Facility

November 1, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CHICAGO — CN and North America Stevedoring Company (NASCO) announced construction of a new multi-modal steel transloading facility in Chicago, the North American hub for steel transportation.