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[ October 30, 2026 ] CN Earnings: Revenue Rises 15%, but Operating Expenses Take a Larger Share Canadian National
[ October 30, 2026 ] Schneider and Norfolk Southern Partner to Expand Domestic Intermodal Capacity Across the Eastern U.S. Norfolk Southern
[ October 30, 2026 ] CEO Overseeing California’s $126B High-Speed Rail Effort Quits Commuter Rail
[ October 29, 2026 ] Georgia Ports Hosts Gainesville Inland Port Grand Opening Norfolk Southern
[ October 28, 2026 ] Death Toll Rises to 64 in Spain High-Speed Train Collision World

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.

Amtrak Awards $466 Million Contract for 70 New Electric Locomotives

October 29, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Amtrak is buying 70 new electric locomotives to provide improved performance and reliability for its Northeast intercity passenger rail services.

Mongeau: Market-Based Innovation, Supply Chain Collaboration Are Key to Strengthening Global Trade Through Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway

October 29, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

VANCOUVER — Claude Mongeau, president and chief executive officer of CN, said market-based innovation and greater supply chain collaboration are the keys to making Canada the most productive and efficient Asian gateway on the Pacific coast.