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China Rail Ministry Apologizes for Deadly Train Accident

July 29, 2011 Voice of America

A spokesman for China’s Railway Ministry has apologized for a high-speed train accident that killed at least 35 people and injured more than 200 others late Saturday. While authorities are focusing now on rescue and recovery efforts, they have also pledged an investigation into what may have caused the two trains to collide.

China Blames Signaling Equipment for Deadly Train Crash

July 29, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

Postal Railway Mascot Gets Stamp of Approval

July 28, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The mascot that provided good luck to the Railway Mail Service returns after a century after riding the rails and protecting the mail in the form of 60 million Owney the Postal Dog Forever stamps.

Union Pacific Named Rail Carrier of the Year by ConAgra Mills

July 27, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — ConAgra Mills named Union Pacific its Rail Carrier of the Year for its grain product transportation service.

Canadian Pacific Announces Second Quarter 2011 Results

July 27, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. announced its second-quarter 2011 results with reported net income of $128.0 million and diluted earnings per share of 75 cents.

Norfolk Southern Reports Second-Quarter 2011 Results

July 26, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corp. reported record second-quarter net income of $557 million, 42 percent higher compared with $392 million during the same quarter of 2010.

Union Pacific Railroad Recognized for Carrier Performance by WWL Vehicle Services Americas

July 26, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — WWL Vehicle Services Americas recently recognized Union Pacific as its 2010 rail carrier of the year, citing Union Pacific’s performance in the areas of timely delivery, quality and customer service.

Norfolk Southern Increases Dividend

July 26, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corp. announced that its Board of Directors today voted to increase the regular quarterly dividend on the company’s common stock by 7.5 percent, or 3 cents per share, from 40 to 43 centsper share.

Robert A. Bradway Elected to Norfolk Southern Board

July 26, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — Robert A. Bradway has been elected a director of Norfolk Southern Corp., Chairman and CEO Wick Moorman announced.

CN Declares Q3 2011 Dividend

July 25, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — CN announced that its Board of Directors has approved a third-quarter 2011 dividend on the Company’s common shares outstanding.

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