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Berkshire Hathaway Reports Increased Q3 Earnings

November 6, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

Berkshire Hathaway operating earnings for the third quarter and first nine months of 2010 increased 35.6 percent and 45.9 percent from the comparable periods in 2009.

Fox Named Executive Vice President Operations, BNSF Railway

November 5, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Railway announced that Greg Fox has been promoted to executive vice president, Operations, reporting to Carl Ice, president and chief operating officer.

CN Signs Voluntary Mitigation Agreement with Ford Heights, Ill.

November 4, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CHICAGO — CN said it has reached a voluntary mitigation agreement (VMA) with the Village of Ford Heights, Ill., located approximately 26 miles south of downtown Chicago, regarding its acquisition of the Elgin, Jolietand Eastern Railway Company (EJ&E).

STB Schedules Second Series of Oral Arguments

November 3, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board has scheduled a second series of oral arguments for Nov. 23 at the STB’s Washington headquarters.

Ice Named President of BNSF Railway Co.

November 2, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Matt Rose announced the promotion of Carl Ice to the newly created position of president and chief operating officer of BNSF Railway Co., with responsibility for Operations, Marketing and Technology Services.

CN, NASCO to Offer U.S. Midwest Steel Markets New distribution Options with Construction of Chicago Steel Transloading Facility

November 1, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CHICAGO — CN and North America Stevedoring Company (NASCO) announced construction of a new multi-modal steel transloading facility in Chicago, the North American hub for steel transportation.

Amtrak Awards $466 Million Contract for 70 New Electric Locomotives

October 29, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Amtrak is buying 70 new electric locomotives to provide improved performance and reliability for its Northeast intercity passenger rail services.

Mongeau: Market-Based Innovation, Supply Chain Collaboration Are Key to Strengthening Global Trade Through Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway

October 29, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

VANCOUVER — Claude Mongeau, president and chief executive officer of CN, said market-based innovation and greater supply chain collaboration are the keys to making Canada the most productive and efficient Asian gateway on the Pacific coast.

Union Pacific Railroad Steam Locomotive to Pull 50th Anniversary Special for the Union Pacific Museum

October 29, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad legendary steam locomotive No. 844 will pull a special train celebrating the 50th anniversary when No. 844 was moved from Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Cheyenne, Wyo., and placed in special train service. The train is a fundraising special for the Union Pacific Railroad Museum.

LaHood Announces $2.4 Billion for High Speed Rail Projects

October 28, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that 54 high-speed rail projects in 23 states will share in $2.4 billion to continue developing America’s first nationwide program of high-speed intercity passenger rail service.