Railfanning.org News Wire

High Speed Rail in America

April 15, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

At the new year of 2003, only one high-speed rail corridor was in operation in the United States – The Northeast Corridor.

Railroads in 2002

April 1, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

A look at how railroads performed in 2002.

UP Offers Quick Web Pricing Solutions For Expanding “MexDirect” Service

March 31, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific has announced that customers can now access rail through-rates and easy-to-use instructions on the UP Web site for their MexDirect product, offered in conjunction with the Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana and other participating rail connections.

CSXT Modifies Fuel Cost Recovery Program

March 25, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

In an effort to more quickly respond to changing market conditions and the continued volatility in fuel prices, CSX Transportation (CSXT) announced today modifications to its fuel cost recovery program.

CPR Uses Vin Numbers To Boost Auto Shipment Efficiency

March 25, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Railway is nearing completion of a $4.5-million, multi-year program to harmonize railway shipments of motor vehicles with manufacturers’ and dealers’ computerized inventory systems through the use of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that appears beneath the windshield of every new car and light truck.

CPR Joins Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

March 23, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Railway on March 21 announced it has further strengthened its cross-border security by joining the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).

Union Pacific Railroad Testing Experimental Locomotive in Chicago

March 12, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad is testing a hybrid, battery-powered locomotive called the “Green Goat” in its Chicago railyards to determine if it is a feasible alternative to conventional diesel-electric locomotives.

Norfolk Southern Forms Subsidiary To Market Transportation Services in Mexico

March 10, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation has formed a Mexican subsidiary, NorfolkSouthernMexicana, S. de R.L. de C.V. (NSM), to market the railroad’s transportation and logistics services in Mexico.

Union Pacific to Carry Unique Trainloads of Wind Turbine Parts

March 6, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad today will launch the first of seven special trains carrying giant wind turbine blades along with electrical equipment from Houston, Texas, to Sacramento, Calif.

CN announces US$400 million debt offering

March 5, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN today announced the terms of a US$400 million debt offering of 4.40 percent notes due 2013. CN expects to close the financing on March 10, 2003.