May 2011 – Page 2 – Railfanning.org

Illinois High-Speed Rail Corridor Work Continues

May 18, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

CHICAGO – Upgrading of approximately ninety-six miles of railroad track, including installation of a quarter-million railroad ties for future high-speed Amtrak trains, will resume May 20. This work will lead to the substitution of chartered motorcoaches for some Lincoln Service trains and the detour of the Texas Eagle between Chicago and St. Louis. The temporary changes will allow Union Pacific Railroad crews to improve infrastructure to allow Amtrak service at speeds up to 110 mph, an increase from the current maximum of 79 mph. The Illinois Department of Transportation anticipates operation of some Lincoln Service trains at speeds up to

CSX Commits Additional $160 Million to National Gateway

May 18, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX said it will invest $160 million over the next several years to complete one of the most important transportation projects in the country — the National Gateway.

CSX Provides Additional Financial Guidance at its Investor and Financial Analyst Conference

May 18, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Building on the momentum in its business performance and the positive outlook for freight rail transportation, CSX Corp. provided additional financial guidance at its Investor and Financial Analyst Conference in Detroit.

CN Increases Brampton Intermodal Terminal Capacity

May 17, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

TORONTO — CN announced a series of capacity improvements to accommodate growing container volumes at its Brampton Intermodal Terminal (BIT) and to ensure a high level of service for intermodal customers across its system.

Economic Recovery Will Continue, Norfolk Southern CEO Tells Stockholders

May 12, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — “The economic recovery is well under way, and barring some unanticipated event, it will continue well on into 2012,” said Wick Moorman, chief executive officer of Norfolk Southern Corporation, during the company’s 29th annual stockholders meeting, held today in Williamsburg.

LaHood Announces $2 Billion for High-Speed Intercity Rail Projects

May 12, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced $2 billion in high-speed rail awards providing an unprecedented investment to speed up trains in the Northeast Corridor, expand service in the Midwest and provide new, state-of-the-art locomotives and rail cars.

Month: May 2011

Illinois High-Speed Rail Corridor Work Continues

CSX Commits Additional $160 Million to National Gateway

CSX Provides Additional Financial Guidance at its Investor and Financial Analyst Conference

CN Increases Brampton Intermodal Terminal Capacity

Economic Recovery Will Continue, Norfolk Southern CEO Tells Stockholders

LaHood Announces $2 Billion for High-Speed Intercity Rail Projects

Amtrak Ridership Surges in April

Partnershipping Award Goes to Okefenokee Area Development Authority

CP Declares Quarterly Dividend

Norfolk Southern Recognizes 49 Customers for Chemical Safety in 2010