Railfanning.org News Wire – Page 177

Florida East Coast Railway Adds Service in Carolinas

September 18, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Florida East Coast Railway (FECR) is expanding its services to include intermodal rail transportation between Charlotte, North Carolina and a number of locations in South Florida.

Hamberger: Railroads Able to Invest, Address Service and Capacity Issues, Thanks to Balanced Regulations

September 18, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Association of American Railroads (AAR) President and CEO Edward R. Hamberger told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation last week that the nation’s freight rail industry is a key enabler of America’s economic revival, thanks to today’s balanced regulatory framework.

AAR Concerned About STB Bill

September 17, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is expressing concerns over the Surface Transportation Board (STB) Reauthorization Bill (S.2777), scheduled to be marked up in the Senate Commerce Committee.

Southern Museum Receives Railroad Collection of Late Col. James G. Bogle

September 15, 2014 Special to Railfanning.org

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History has received the extensive railroad collection of the late Col. James G. Bogle.

A Union Pacific locomotive pulls a train through Chattanooga, Tenn.

Union Pacific Railroad Urges Professional Photographers to Stay Safe, Stay Away From Train Tracks

September 15, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

As fall weather arrives, Union Pacific Railroad is urging professional photographers to refrain from taking photographs of sports teams, high school seniors, wedding parties and other subjects on or near train tracks or trestles.

CN to Donate to Hospital Expansion

September 15, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN today announced its support of the Milton District Hospital (MDH) Expansion Project with a donation of up to $300,000 to the MDH Foundation’s Our Home, Our Hospital Capital Campaign.

Committee to Consider Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act & Other Legislation This Week

September 15, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, chaired by U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., is scheduled to mark up various legislation at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.

CSX: Well-Positioned For Continued Profitable Growth As Long-Term Trends Favor Rail Transportation

September 11, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

As global freight demand increases and American highways remain overcrowded and underfunded, CSX is building on a proven track record of success for shareholders by capitalizing on growth opportunities across nearly all of its markets, Chief Financial Officer Fredrik Eliasson told investors and analysts today at the UBS Best of Americas conference in London. The company is leveraging the most diverse business mix in its history, supported by a rail network that connects Eastern ports to major consumption regions and reaches more than two-thirds of American consumers.

Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Passenger Rail Legislation

September 11, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders today introduced bipartisan legislation that improves the infrastructure, reduces costs, leverages private sector resources, creates greater accountability and transparency, and accelerates project delivery for Amtrak and the Nation’s passenger rail transportation system.

CN Celebrates Opening of State-of-the-Art Training Facility in Winnipeg

September 9, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN today officially opened its new employee training center in Winnipeg. The 100,000-square-foot facility is currently hosting 350-plus CN students from across Canada every week, with hands-on training for all key railway jobs.