2010 – Page 34 – Railfanning.org

Unitrac Receives Three-Year Special Trackwork Contract from WMATA

April 6, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Unitrac Railroad Materials, a wholly owned subsidiary of Healey Railroad Corporation and a specialty trackwork manufacturer and distributor of new and relay rail, has received a three-year contract to supply special trackwork to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).

New Expedited Refrigerated Container Rail Service and Distribution Services to Begin Between Central Washington and Chicago

April 6, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

QUINCY, Wash. — Rail Logistics, Columbia Colstor, LaGROU Distribution and the Port of Quincy have started to offer a new expedited refrigerated intermodal “Cold Train” container rail and distribution service between Quincy, WA and Chicago, IL beginning the week of April 5.

Taye Diggs Joins Amtrak to Celebrate National Train Day

April 1, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

NEW YORK — Actor and avid train fan Taye Diggs will join Amtrak to kick-off the third annual National Train Day.

Norfolk Southern CEO Notes Positive Momentum in 2009 Annual Report Message to Stockholders

April 1, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — In his recent message to stockholders in the 2009 Annual Report, Norfolk Southern Corporation CEO Wick Moorman says the company “withstood the economic shocks of 2009 to produce good economic results, and I go into 2010 with a sense of optimism for our future prospects.”

CSX Recognizes Florida-Based Aggregate Shipper

April 1, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Transportation has recognized 1 million rail cars of aggregates shipped by Conrad Yelvington Distributors Inc. (CYDI). CYDI was founded in 1947, incorporated in 1960 and began shipping aggregates by rail in 1979.

Federal Railroad Administration Seeks Applications for $115 Million in Planning and Construction Grants for High-Speed Rail

April 1, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will begin accepting applications for $115 million in planning and construction project funds for high-speed intercity passenger rail.

WMATA Train Returns After Picking Up Additional Cars

March 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — A 14-car train pulled into the New Carrollton Metrorail station on the Orange Line this morning (March 31) after an 8-car train, which was ready for service, coupled with a 6-car train that was stored closely behind it in the New Carrollton Rail Yard.

CN Sells Commuter Rail Line Segment West of Toronto Union Station to Metrolinx

March 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — CN announced the sale of a key section of track west of Toronto Union Station to Metrolinx for C$168 million.

Russia Suspects Northern Caucasus in Moscow Subway Bombing

March 29, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MOSCOW – Senior Russian officials say terrorists from the troubled Northern Caucasus could be behind two deadly explosions that ripped through Moscow’s subway during morning rush hour on Monday. Female suicide bombers are suspected of carrying out the bomb attacks that killed at least 38 people and injured dozens more.

Amtrak Reorganizing to Advance High-Speed Rail in America

March 24, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – Amtrak announced it is reorganizing and establishing a new department to pursue opportunities to develop new intercity high-speed rail service in select corridors around the country and to plan for major improvements on the Northeast Corridor, including determining the feasibility of increasing top speeds up to 220 mph.