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New Tucson Streetcar Opens for Service

July 31, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new streetcar line in Tucson, Ariz., will significantly improve transit options for thousands of area residents and connect major activity centers in downtown Tucson with health care facilities, the University of Arizona and other regional attractions, local and federal authorities contend.

Norfolk Southern Named to Inbound Logistics’ 2014 75 Green Supply Chain Partners List

July 31, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. has earned a place on Inbound Logistics’ 2014 75 Green Supply Chain Partners list in recognition of sustainable supply chain, logistics, and transportation practices.

Amtrak experiences on time rate drop during first eight months of fiscal year

July 10, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak’s on-time performance has dropped during the first eight months of the fiscal year, according to an analysis of the railroad’s performance numbers.

Southern Museum to Host Second Annual Railroad Rendezvous on July 26

July 8, 2014 Special to Railfanning.org

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will celebrate railroads and their unique history during the second annual Railroad Rendezvous this July.

Amtrak looking for next-generation high-speed trainsets

July 8, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak is looking to acquire new high-speed trainsets that will supplement and eventually replace its Acela Express in use on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).

CSX Names Brian Hammock Resident Vice President of Maryland and Delaware State Government Affairs

June 18, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. has announced the appointment of Brian W. Hammock as resident vice president of state government affairs, based in Baltimore, Md.

Union Pacific Railroad Adds ‘Premium’ Intermodal Service

June 17, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific said it has increased the frequency of two intermodal services: Portland-Chicago and Northern California-Chicago. Both are part of Union Pacific’s top-tier “premium” intermodal service, with four-day delivery in the morning.

MARTA Board approves Fiscal Year 2015 budget

June 15, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The MARTA Board of Directors has approved a Fiscal Year 2015 budget that includes $415.6 million for operations.

Florida East Coast to Open Intermodal Container Transfer Facility on July 14

June 10, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Florida East Coast Railway said it will open a new state-of-the-art Intermodal Container Transfer Facility adjacent to Port Everglades on July 14.

Wabtec Completes Acquisition Of Fandstan

June 10, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Wabtec Corpo. has completed the previously announced acquisition of Fandstan Electric Group Ltd., a rail and industrial equipment manufacturer, for about $220 million.

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