May 2010 – Page 4 – Railfanning.org

Union Pacific Railroad Employee Wins 2009 Hammond Award

May 20, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — As an advocate for safety and a champion for change, Willie Sandoval, a boilermaker with Union Pacific Railroad in Fort Worth, Texas, was named the 2009 winner of the Harold F. Hammond Award.

STB Schedules Hearing in Fla. Rate Case

May 19, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board has scheduled an oral argument for June 30 in a case involving a Florida utility company and CSX.

State Rail Coalition Asks Congress to Provide Strong Support for Passenger Rail in 2011

May 18, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — Saying the states are ready to move forward aggressively to improve the nation’s rail system, the States for Passenger Rail Coalition is calling on Congress to fund passenger rail projects and programs generously in 2011.

Bombardier Will Supply 11 Electric TRAXX Locomotives to Polish Operator Koleje Mazowieckie

May 18, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

BERLIN — Bombardier Transportation and “Koleje Mazowieckie – KM” Sp. z o.o. have signed an agreement for the delivery of eleven TRAXX electric locomotives.

FRA Issues Proposed Rulemaking on Vehicle/Track Interaction Safety

May 18, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Federal Railroad Administration has announced proposed rules to amend the Track Safety Standards and Passenger Equipment Safety Standards for high-speed and high cant deficiency train operations to promote safer rail vehicle and track interaction.

CN Announces Plan to Buy Back Shares Through Private Agreements

May 17, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — CN said it intends to purchase for cancellation up to three million of its common shares pursuant to private agreements between CN and an arm’s-length third-party seller.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Proposed Regulations to Prevent Railroad Crew Distractions While Operating Trains

May 17, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood continued his campaign to stop distracted driving by announcing a proposed rule to prohibit the improper use of distracting electronic devices by on-duty railroad operating employees.

Month: May 2010

Union Pacific Railroad Employee Wins 2009 Hammond Award

STB Schedules Hearing in Fla. Rate Case

State Rail Coalition Asks Congress to Provide Strong Support for Passenger Rail in 2011

Bombardier Will Supply 11 Electric TRAXX Locomotives to Polish Operator Koleje Mazowieckie

FRA Issues Proposed Rulemaking on Vehicle/Track Interaction Safety

CN Announces Plan to Buy Back Shares Through Private Agreements

U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Proposed Regulations to Prevent Railroad Crew Distractions While Operating Trains

Federal Transportation Officials Seek Public Input on First Ever National Rail Plan

Kurt Laird Named General Superintendent of Amtrak’s Pacific Northwest Division

Bridge piers offer a link to Civil War