October 2014 – Railfanning.org

New ACS-64 locomotives enter service on Keystone Corridor

October 24, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak’s new Amtrak Cities Sprinter (ACS-64) electric locomotives entered service this month on the Keystone Corridor.

CN Recognized as Climate Change Leader

October 21, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN has been awarded a position on The A List: The CDP Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014 in recognition of its action to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the business risks of climate change, the railroad said.

CP: Exploratory Talks with CSX Have Ended

October 20, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited today said exploratory conversations with CSX Corp. about a possible merger have ended, and no further talks are planned.

A Union Pacific locomotive pulls a train through Chattanooga, Tenn.

Union Pacific: Proposed Rail Yard Will Strengthen Texas’ Role as a National Freight Transportation Hub

October 2, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific today announced it will move forward with plans for a new rail yard in Robertson County, Texas, the railroad says will strengthen Texas as a national freight transportation hub, create jobs and deliver significant economic stimulus to the region.