Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Announces $350 Million Debt Offering

September 21, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway said its wholly owned subsidiary, Canadian Pacific Railway Co., is issuing $350 million of 4.45 percent notes due March 15, 2023.

CN, Prince Rupert Port Authority and Maher Terminals Sign Level of Service Agreement

September 18, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — CN, the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) and Maher Terminals Holding Corp. announced a Level of Service Agreement to promote and better measure improvements in port performance and to enhance Prince Rupert’s role as a preferred gateway on the west coast for Central Canada and U.S. Midwest markets.

Amtrak Statement on the Suspension of the ARC Tunnel Project in New Jersey

September 17, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Announces Private Exchange Offer

September 17, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corp. announced the commencement of an offer to exchange any and all outstanding 7.9 percent notes due 2097 for 5.3 percent notes due 2040 and cash.

Norfolk Southern Whistle-Stop Train Delivers Safety Training to Emergency Responders in Alabama

September 17, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — A special train will travel across Alabama Sept. 20-24 to provide emergency preparedness training to first responders as part of the 2010 Norfolk Southern TRANSCAER Whistle-Stop Tour.

CN, DP World Sign Comprehensive Service-Level Agreement

September 17, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — CN and DP World, operators of the Centerm Terminal in Vancouver, announced the signing of a comprehensive Service-Level Agreement designed to further enhance the competitiveness of Canada’s Pacific Gateway and improve services for customers.

Mongeau Calls for Greater Supply Chain Collaboration

September 15, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — Claude Mongeau, president and chief executive officer of CN urged the railway’s supply chain partners to work more closely with the company to deliver better end-to-end transportation solutions that will help mutual customers compete more effectively in end markets.

CSXT, Seminole Reach Settlement in Rate Case

September 15, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Surface Transportation Board (STB) rate case between CSX Transportation and Seminole Electric Cooperative has been settled and Seminole has filed a motion to dismiss the case (Docket No. 42110).

CSX and Environmental Defense Fund Collaborate to Reduce Emissions, Save Energy

September 15, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX announced new energy efficiency initiatives as part of its participation in the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Climate Corps, an innovative program in which MBA student “fellows” work with leading companies to improve energy efficiency.

Siemens Velaro High-Speed Train Coming to Florida

September 14, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

TAMPA, Fla. — Siemens announced plans to present its vision of U.S. high-speed rail to Florida residents with its “Future of Florida High-Speed Rail Tour,” a traveling exhibit featuring a full-sized model of the Siemens Velaro high-speed train.