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Canadian National

CN: Canadian Auto Workers Union Gives Strike Notice

January 22, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire
MONTREAL — CN said the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union today gave the Company notice of its intention to strike the railway at 0001 hours Eastern time Jan. 25, 2011. CN believes there is sufficient time for the parties to reach an agreement before the strike deadline. CN has established a contingency service plan to operate the railway safely and as efficiently as possible in the event of a strike, with trained and qualified management personnel performing the tasks of CAW members. The CAW represents approximately 3,975 workers in four distinct bargaining units at CN and CNTL (a subsidiary of
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Amtrak

Amtrak Keystone Service to Add Quiet Car

January 19, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire
WASHINGTON – In response to customer demand, Amtrak Keystone Service (Harrisburg – Philadelphia – New York) will add Quiet Car service starting Jan. 24, providing passengers with a peaceful, quiet atmosphere to work or rest without distraction. The coach car adjacent to the locomotive will typically be designated as the Quiet Car. Seating on the Quiet Car is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and cannot be reserved. There is no additional charge for a seat in a Quiet Car.
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Canadian Pacific

CP Plans to Invest $950M on 2011 Capital Projects

January 12, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire
CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway unveiled plans to invest between $950 million and $1.05 billion for capital projects in 2011. “CP is focused on continuously improving service reliability, asset velocity, and productivity. With strong demand projected in many of our commodity based businesses, this capital plan will enable us to meet our customer’s needs and continue to lower our operating ratio to create a stronger franchise for the future,” said CP Chief Financial Officer, Kathryn McQuade. The 2011 Capital Plan will focus on: – Making strategic and targeted capacity investments to ensure that the efficiencies gained through our long train strategy, repair
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STB

STB Plans Hearing on Competition

January 11, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Surface Transportation Board announced today a public hearing on May 3 to explore the current state of competition in the railroad industry and possible policy initiatives to promote more rail-to-rail competition. “I said last year that it was time for the Board to revisit the current rail regulatory framework and that is what we are doing,” said Board Chairman Daniel R. Elliott III. “We need to strike a balance between providing access to competitive rail transportation for shippers while maintaining the rail industry’s impressive economic renaissance.” The hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m., in the Surface Transportation Board Hearing Room,