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[ August 25, 2026 ] Amtrak Says It Is Grateful for Texas Funding of Daily Heartland Flyer Trains Amtrak
[ August 25, 2026 ] Second-Annual ENS Sign Awareness Day Campaign Educates Millions About the Blue and White Sign Safety
[ August 25, 2026 ] Chicago Leaders Unveil Plan for O’Hare Flyer 15-Minute Airport Express Train to Downtown Chicago Canadian National
[ August 24, 2026 ] TPF Orders 13 FLIRT Evo Trains From Stadler World
[ August 24, 2026 ] Gateway Development Commission Board Approves Agreements to Support Tunnel Resuce and Emergency Response Preparedness Amtrak

STB: Freight Train Service in Northern Maine Preserved

December 27, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board said it has completed its work in the multiparty effort to preserve freight train service in northern Maine.

Athens trestle a music landmark

December 27, 2010 Todd DeFeo

To most passersby, the old, abandoned railroad trestle off Poplar Street near Dudley Park probably wouldn’t garner much of a reaction.

CN Elects Donald J. Carty to Board of Directors

December 24, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — CN said that Donald J. Carty has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of CN. Carty will join the Board on Jan. 1, 2011.

L.B. Foster, Portec Announce Completion of Sale to Koppers

December 24, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

PITTSBURGH — L.B. Foster Co. and Portec Rail Products Inc. announced the closing of an Asset Purchase Agreement with Koppers, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc.

Amtrak Illinois Agreement Signed

December 24, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CHICAGO – The state of Illinois, Amtrak and Union Pacific will work together to develop a high-speed Chicago-St. Louis passenger rail corridor, Amtrak said.

Amtrak Marks 10th Anniversary of Acela Express, America’s First High-Speed Train

December 23, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – Amtrak is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the launch of America’s first high-speed train, the Acela Express, and the vision, teamwork, and national commitment that made the 150 mph passenger rail service a reality.

More GE PowerHaul Locomotives Ship to Freightliner Group

December 23, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

GE Transportation shipped a second batch of its award-winning PowerHaul Locomotives to customer Freightliner Group Ltd. in the United Kingdom.

L.B. Foster Completes Tender Offer for Portec Rail Shares

December 22, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

PITTSBURGH — L.B. Foster Co. announced the expiration of the subsequent offering period offered by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Foster Thomas Co., for its cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Portec Rail Products Inc.

L.B. Foster Extends Subsequent Offering Period for Portec Rail Shares

December 21, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

PITTSBURGH — L.B. Foster Co. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Foster Thomas Co., has extended its cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Portec Rail Products Inc. 5 p.m. on Dec. 22.

STB Fines CN for Chicago Street-Crossing Blockages

December 21, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board fined Canadian National Railway Company $250,000 for “knowingly violating Board orders” regarding the reporting of street-crossing blockages in the Chicago area.