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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.

Federal Highway Administration Approves Construction Alternative for CSX’s Virginia Avenue Tunnel Project

November 5, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Highway Administration has approved a preferred construction alternative for CSX’s Virginia Avenue Tunnel project, enabling CSX to complete the tunnel’s design and initiate the construction permitting process.

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.

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CSX Names Kellen Riley South Carolina Industrial Development Manager

Federal Highway Administration Approves Construction Alternative for CSX’s Virginia Avenue Tunnel Project

New ACS-64 locomotives enter service on Keystone Corridor

CN Recognized as Climate Change Leader

CP: Exploratory Talks with CSX Have Ended

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

First Responders Complete Crude-By-Rail Safety Training At State-Of-The-Art Facility In Colorado

Mongeau: Commercially-Aligned Regulatory Regime Key to Saskatchewan’s Growing Economy

500 Washington First Responders Receive Training from BNSF

Amtrak Empire Builder Detours Continue Due to BNSF Railway Track Work in North Dakota