May 2011 – Page 3 – Railfanning.org

Norfolk Southern Expands Its Storm Recovery Support to Include Virginia

May 11, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern said it is increasing its support of relief efforts in states hard hit by recent severe storms.

Amtrak Awarded $450 Million to Upgrade New York-Washington High-Speed Rail Service

May 10, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Amtrak $450 million in funding to upgrade its rail infrastructure to support more frequent and faster high-speed rail service, and to improve reliability of current service between New York and Washington.

CN Makes Investments to Increase Capacity

May 10, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

EDMONTON — CN announced major investments to double track key segments of its high-volume main line east of Edmonton, add capacity to its rail line to the oil sands region of northern Alberta, and improve velocity at its Walker Yard freight car classification facility in Edmonton.

Month: May 2011

Norfolk Southern Expands Its Storm Recovery Support to Include Virginia

Amtrak Awarded $450 Million to Upgrade New York-Washington High-Speed Rail Service

CN Makes Investments to Increase Capacity

BNSF Foundation Sends Donations to Assist Tornado Victims in the American South

CN Secures New Four-Year $800-million Credit Facility

Union Pacific Announces Dividend Increase and Additional Growth Capital

Amtrak Celebrates 40 Years of Serving America

Spatafore Named Rail Industry’s Top Environmentalist

CSX Announces Stock Split, Dividend Increase, Share Buyback

NTSB Releases New Details on Fatal Iowa Wreck