2014 – Page 8 – Railfanning.org

Federal Loans to Help Build Los Angeles’ Westside Purple Line Extension

May 22, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

The federal government has announced $2.1 billion in federal grant and loan agreements to help build the 3.9-mile Westside Purple Line Extension from downtown Los Angeles to the City of Beverly Hills.

MARTA to run new Atlanta streetcar for first year

May 20, 2014 Todd DeFeo

MARTA, the regional transportation system, will oversee and operate the new Atlanta streetcar for the first year, and the city will assume operations afterwards.

Norfolk Southern CEO: Confident Outlook for 2014

May 8, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman gave stockholders plenty of reasons for continued optimism following a year of record-breaking performance.

CSX CFO: Modest Earnings Growth in 2014 Creates Foundation for Double-Digit Earnings Growth Beginning in 2015

May 8, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Despite the difficult winter conditions of the first quarter, CSX is positioned to capitalize on underlying economic strength and market opportunities in the balance of 2014 to grow earnings, Fredrik Eliasson, CSX Corp. executive vice president and chief financial officer, told investors and analysts at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conference in Boston.

London Tube strike cancelled

May 5, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The planned 72-hour tube strike has been canceled.

London Tube workers set to strike again

May 4, 2014 Todd DeFeo

A 72-hour Tube strike is set to commence Monday evening, a week after workers walked out over a plan to shutter ticket booths.

Another London Tube Strike Set for Monday

May 3, 2014 Todd DeFeo

A 72-hour tube strike is set to commence Monday evening, according to published reports.

Central Florida’s SunRail opens

April 30, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Federal and local officials celebrated the opening of the first phase of the SunRail commuter rail line, which proponents say will significantly expand transit options and connect thousands of residents to jobs and other economic opportunities throughout Central Florida.

Atlanta streetcar to be operating by Dec. 31, mayor says

April 17, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta’s new streetcar system will be up and running by Dec. 31, Mayor Kasim Reed told reporters on Wednesday, according to WXIA-TV.

Union Pacific Reports $1.1 Billion Net Q1 Income

April 17, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. today reported 2014 first quarter net income of $1.1 billion, or $2.38 per diluted share, compared to $957 million, or $2.03 per diluted share, in the first quarter 2013.