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News Wire

[ July 31, 2026 ] CN: Customer Investments Surpass $2 Billion in 2025 Canadian National
[ July 30, 2026 ] Amtrak Completes $15 Million in Accessibility Upgrades at Two Colorado Stations Amtrak
[ July 30, 2026 ] VIA Rail Orders 45 Battery-Assisted Hybrid Locomotives From Stadler Commuter Rail
[ July 29, 2026 ] Amtrak Advances Major Construction Activities for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Amtrak
[ July 29, 2026 ] Amtrak Awards Contracts for Dock Bridge Rehabilitation Amtrak

Amtrak Envisions World Class High-Speed Rail

September 30, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

A Next-Generation High-Speed Rail service could be successfully developed in the Northeast with trains operating up to 220 mph on a new two-track corridor resulting in a trip time of about three hours between Washington and Boston cutting in half or better the current schedules, according to a concept plan released by Amtrak.

CN Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

September 30, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — CN said its sustainability practices have earned it a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the second year in a row.

CN and Montreal Port Authority Reach Framework Agreement

September 30, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — CN and the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that commits the parties to develop a best-practices vision for the gateway’s supply chain, improve productivity, and leverage these gains to increase their transportation market share.

Al Engel to Lead Amtrak High-Speed Rail Initiatives

September 24, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – Albrecht “Al” P. Engel, P.E. is joining Amtrak as vice president of a new High-Speed Rail department and will lead initiatives to grow Amtrak’s role as the premier operator of high-speed passenger rail service in the U.S.

Canadian Pacific Announces $350 Million Debt Offering

September 21, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway said its wholly owned subsidiary, Canadian Pacific Railway Co., is issuing $350 million of 4.45 percent notes due March 15, 2023.

CN, Prince Rupert Port Authority and Maher Terminals Sign Level of Service Agreement

September 18, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — CN, the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) and Maher Terminals Holding Corp. announced a Level of Service Agreement to promote and better measure improvements in port performance and to enhance Prince Rupert’s role as a preferred gateway on the west coast for Central Canada and U.S. Midwest markets.

Amtrak Statement on the Suspension of the ARC Tunnel Project in New Jersey

September 17, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Announces Private Exchange Offer

September 17, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corp. announced the commencement of an offer to exchange any and all outstanding 7.9 percent notes due 2097 for 5.3 percent notes due 2040 and cash.

Norfolk Southern Whistle-Stop Train Delivers Safety Training to Emergency Responders in Alabama

September 17, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — A special train will travel across Alabama Sept. 20-24 to provide emergency preparedness training to first responders as part of the 2010 Norfolk Southern TRANSCAER Whistle-Stop Tour.

CN, DP World Sign Comprehensive Service-Level Agreement

September 17, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MONTREAL — CN and DP World, operators of the Centerm Terminal in Vancouver, announced the signing of a comprehensive Service-Level Agreement designed to further enhance the competitiveness of Canada’s Pacific Gateway and improve services for customers.