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Rail Leaders Warn of Consequences to Too Much Regulation

July 27, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

Too many regulations would have a major impact on the railroad industry’s ability to sustain private investment to build, maintain and upgrade the nation’s 140,000-mile rail network.

CSX Wraps Up 17th Annual Maintenance Jamboree

July 9, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX has completed its 17th annual Maintenance Jamboree. As part of the track safety and maintenance blitz, crews completes months of rail, tie, signal and bridge work on key rail corridors in a single week.

CSX, L&I Reach Agreement for Indianapolis-to-Louisville Corridor

June 19, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

Louisville & Indiana Railroad and CSX have reached an agreement giving CSX a permanent easement to operate over the L&I’s 106-mile rail corridor between Indianapolis and Louisville.

Heller, Booth Assume More Responsibilities at Norfolk Southern

June 2, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

A pair of Norfolk Southern employees have assumed additional responsibilities in Norfolk Southern’s intermodal department.

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

Union Pacific Plans to Invest $72 Million in Louisiana Rail Infrastructure

June 2, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific recently said it plans to invest $72 million in 2015 to improve Louisiana’s transportation infrastructure.

Association of American Railroads Honors CSX Employee for Environmental Excellence

May 14, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has recognized a CSX employee with the John H. Chafee Environmental Excellence Award for his outstanding environmental leadership, especially in the area of fuel efficiency. Suneil Kuthiala is a director of advanced engineering at CSX and has 14 years of service with the company in positions across engineering and technology. Currently, Kuthiala oversees the implementation and development of a technology solution, GE’s Trip Optimizer, to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. “CSX has a strong record of industry leadership around environmental excellence, and I’m proud to see Suneil recognized with this

FRA Issues $967.1 Million Loan for MTA Safety Upgrades

May 6, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today closed on a $967.1 million Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan with New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

Norfolk Southern 2014 Annual Report Highlights What’s ‘Behind Every Train’

April 4, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

In its 2014 Annual Report, Norfolk Southern Corp. highlighted record-setting net income, revenues, operating income, earnings per share, and operating ratio.

Forbes Names CSX One Of America’s Best Employers

April 4, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

Forbes magazine has named CSX as one of “America’s Best Employers,” citing a commitment to employee development and diversity, combined with consistently high performance in key business areas.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Excursion to Benefit Kennesaw Museum Foundation, Southern Museum

February 19, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and the Kennesaw Museum Foundation are teaming up to raise money in support of the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Proceeds from the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway excursion on Saturday, March 28, will benefit the Museum’s educational programs.