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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).

AAR: Freight Railroads Continuing to Hire

November 18, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

By the end of 2014, the nation’s major freight railroads will have hired 45,000 people since 2012, including an estimated 9,900 men and women with military service, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR).

Amtrak Preparing for Busy Thanksgiving

November 18, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak is suggesting passengers book their Thanksgiving holiday train tickets sooner rather than later to avoid missing out on the best availability and pricing.

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

November 11, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Clayton County residents earlier this month voted in favor of joining MARTA, the first county to join the transit system since its inception more than 40 years ago.

FRA: Re-Opening of Texas’ Busiest Rail Interlocking Will Improve Safety

November 11, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph C. Szabo recently joined Congresswoman Kay Granger in celebrating the re-opening of a 141-year-old railroad interlocking that will improve safety while relieving rail congestion following a multi-million dollar overhaul.

Federal Railroad Administration Strengthens Training Requirements for Railroad Safety Employees

November 11, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) last week issued a final rule it says will strengthen training requirements for railroad employees and contractors who perform safety-related work.

CSX Concludes Racketeering and Fraud Litigation Against Asbestos Lawyers

November 7, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Transportation has resolved the final stages of its racketeering and fraud lawsuit against asbestos attorneys Robert N. Peirce Jr. and Louis A. Raimond, and radiologist Dr. Ray Harron.

CSX Names Kellen Riley South Carolina Industrial Development Manager

November 6, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX has appointed Kellen Riley as its South Carolina Industrial Development Manager. In this role, Riley will be responsible for managing existing customer partnerships, helping to locate rail-served industries along the CSX network in South Carolina and identifying new development sites throughout the state.