2014 – Page 2 – Railfanning.org

BNSF Helps Revitalize Rail Yard to Support Growth in Permian Basin

November 27, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway earlier this month celebrated the opening of a new $45 million logistic center in Sweetwater, Texas.

Genesee & Wyoming Announces Acquisition of Short Line Railroads in Arkansas

November 27, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. earlier this month said it has signed an agreement with Pinsly Railroad Company of Westfield, Mass., to acquire certain subsidiaries that constitute Pinsly’s Arkansas Division for $40 million in cash, subject to adjustment for final working capital.

BNSF Planning $6 Billion in Capital Expenditures in 2015

November 27, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway Co. has announced that its planned capital expenditures for 2015 will be $6 billion, which the railroad says will go toward maintenance and expansion of the railroad in order to meet the expected demand for freight rail service.

CSX CFO Reiterates Expectations And Strategy For Long-Term Value Creation

November 27, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX has taken a number of actions to overcome the transition in the energy markets in recent years, emerging a stronger company that is better positioned to capitalize on momentum across nearly all the markets it serves, Chief Financial Officer Fredrik Eliasson told investors and analysts at the Baird Global Industrials Conference this month in Chicago.

CSX CTO Highlights Operational Resilience And Winter Resource Planning

November 27, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX is positioning itself to continue delivering strong financial results by balancing stabilized service levels, improving efficiency and continued growth opportunities, Chief Transportation Officer Cindy Sanborn told an industry audience this week at the annual RailTrends conference in New York City.

Hamberger: America’s Rail Industry Taking on Changing Economy

November 27, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

A strong and robust freight rail network is needed to meet the country’s transforming business challenges head on, Association of American Railroads (AAR) President and CEO, Edward R. Hamberger said this month.

U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter Asks U.S. Attorney to Investigate Desert Line Railroad

November 26, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., last month sent a letter to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, in support of an investigation into the Desert Line railroad and the current lease agreement with Pacific Imperial Railroad (PIR).

Year: 2014

BNSF Helps Revitalize Rail Yard to Support Growth in Permian Basin

Genesee & Wyoming Announces Acquisition of Short Line Railroads in Arkansas

BNSF Planning $6 Billion in Capital Expenditures in 2015

CSX CFO Reiterates Expectations And Strategy For Long-Term Value Creation

CSX CTO Highlights Operational Resilience And Winter Resource Planning

Hamberger: America’s Rail Industry Taking on Changing Economy

U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter Asks U.S. Attorney to Investigate Desert Line Railroad

AAR: Freight Railroads Continuing to Hire

Amtrak Preparing for Busy Thanksgiving

Clayton County, Ga., votes in favor of joining MARTA