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Amtrak: No Plans to Purchase Any N.J. Transit Work Related to the ARC Project

November 13, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – Amtrak said it has no plans to purchase any NJT work related to the ARC Project.

Norfolk Southern Named One of Top 20 Military Friendly Employers

November 12, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corp. has been named one of the nation’s best employers for people with military experience.

‘G.I. Jobs’ Names Union Pacific Railroad One of America’s Top Military-Friendly Employers

November 11, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — G.I. Jobs has named Union Pacific Railroad as one of America’s top military-friendly employers for 2010. Ranked No. 12, it is the seventh time in eight years the nation’s premier career guide for military job seekers has named Union Pacific to its list.

Canadian Pacific Salutes Fallen Soldiers

November 10, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MINNEAPOLIS — On Nov. 11, all Canadian Pacific trains in Canada and the United States will safely halt at 11 a.m. local time, observe two minutes of respect in silence and then sound a long train whistle in tribute.

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.