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Toyota Recognizes BNSF with Logistics President’s Award

May 26, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF received two logistics service awards for performance in 2010 at the annual Toyota Logistics Partners meeting at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort in Newport Beach, Calif., on April 5-6, 2011.

Amtrak: Connecticut Bridge Projects Show Significant Progress

May 26, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

NEW YORK – Amtrak work on its three Connecticut movable bridge projects remains on-schedule for completion. Two of the three federally-funded projects are on pace to be concluded sometime in 2013, with work to replace the railroad bridge over the Pattaganset River (Miamicock) in East Lyme scheduled to be completed next month.

CN earns 2010 TRANSCAER National Achievement Award

May 25, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — CN was awarded the TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response) National Achievement Award at a ceremony in St. Louis.

Norfolk Southern: We’re Helping Zombies Stay Safe at Rail Crossings

May 25, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — “Brainy,” Norfolk Southern’s giant pink ambulating public safety ambassador, will join more than 1,000 zombies in the fifth annual Zombie Walk here on May 27.

Amtrak Pursuing Private Investment to Support Northeast Corridor High-Speed Rail Plans

May 23, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – Amtrak said it is developing a business plan that will maximize the opportunity for private investment to finance the construction of infrastructure and the acquisition of equipment required to provide 220 mph (354 kph) next-generation high-speed rail service in the Northeast Corridor.

Union Pacific Corporation Announces Offers to Exchange Certain of Its Outstanding Debt Securities

May 23, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp. announced the commencement of private offers to exchange its outstanding notes and debentures.

Toyota Logistics Services Recognizes Union Pacific for Outstanding Service

May 23, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad was honored for its dedication to customer service by Toyota Logistics Services at the Logistics Partners Meeting at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort in Newport Beach, Calif., April 5-6, 2011.

Illinois High-Speed Rail Corridor Work Continues

May 18, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

CHICAGO – Upgrading of approximately ninety-six miles of railroad track, including installation of a quarter-million railroad ties for future high-speed Amtrak trains, will resume May 20. This work will lead to the substitution of chartered motorcoaches for some Lincoln Service trains and the detour of the Texas Eagle between Chicago and St. Louis. The temporary changes will allow Union Pacific Railroad crews to improve infrastructure to allow Amtrak service at speeds up to 110 mph, an increase from the current maximum of 79 mph. The Illinois Department of Transportation anticipates operation of some Lincoln Service trains at speeds up to

CSX Commits Additional $160 Million to National Gateway

May 18, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX said it will invest $160 million over the next several years to complete one of the most important transportation projects in the country — the National Gateway.

CSX Provides Additional Financial Guidance at its Investor and Financial Analyst Conference

May 18, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Building on the momentum in its business performance and the positive outlook for freight rail transportation, CSX Corp. provided additional financial guidance at its Investor and Financial Analyst Conference in Detroit.