July 2011 – Railfanning.org

One Dead as Trains Collide in India

July 31, 2011 Voice of America

Two passenger trains collided head-on Sunday in the east of India, killing at least one person. The number of injured is unclear, and more casualties are feared.

Amtrak to Exceed 30 Million Passengers for the First Time Ever

July 31, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON –Amtrak is projecting that for the first time ever its annual ridership will exceed 30 million passengers and in the process set a new all-time record when the current fiscal year ends Sept. 30.

Travelers Choosing Amtrak Cascades in Record Numbers

July 29, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OAKLAND – More travelers are choosing Amtrak Cascades for their trips between Vancouver, B.C., and Eugene, Ore., as Amtrak Cascades saw significant ridership growth in the second quarter of 2011, carrying nearly three quarters of a million people and breaking the record reached in 2010, Amtrak said.

China’s Government Struggles With Outcry Over Train Wreck

July 29, 2011 Voice of America

The Internet and Chinese state media continue to ask a steady stream of questions about last Saturday’s deadly high-speed rail accident. The persistent calls for answers come despite government assurances of a thorough investigation. The questioners are challenging the government and its ability to control public opinion.

China Rail Ministry Apologizes for Deadly Train Accident

July 29, 2011 Voice of America

A spokesman for China’s Railway Ministry has apologized for a high-speed train accident that killed at least 35 people and injured more than 200 others late Saturday. While authorities are focusing now on rescue and recovery efforts, they have also pledged an investigation into what may have caused the two trains to collide.

China Blames Signaling Equipment for Deadly Train Crash

July 29, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

Postal Railway Mascot Gets Stamp of Approval

July 28, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The mascot that provided good luck to the Railway Mail Service returns after a century after riding the rails and protecting the mail in the form of 60 million Owney the Postal Dog Forever stamps.

Union Pacific Named Rail Carrier of the Year by ConAgra Mills

July 27, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — ConAgra Mills named Union Pacific its Rail Carrier of the Year for its grain product transportation service.

Canadian Pacific Announces Second Quarter 2011 Results

July 27, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. announced its second-quarter 2011 results with reported net income of $128.0 million and diluted earnings per share of 75 cents.

Norfolk Southern Reports Second-Quarter 2011 Results

July 26, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corp. reported record second-quarter net income of $557 million, 42 percent higher compared with $392 million during the same quarter of 2010.