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[ July 10, 2025 ] Smyrna Public Library to Host DeFeo for Railroad History Presentation on September 7 Miscellaneous
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UP’s Davidson Named Railway Age Railroader of the Year

January 9, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dick Davidson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Union Pacific Railroad, has been named 2003 Railroader of the Year by railroad industry trade journal Railway Age.

Norfolk Southern Launches Thoroughbred Extra Premium Paper Service

January 9, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Railway today launched its Thoroughbred EXTRA premium paper service to help customers manage their supply chains and is offering an incentive for shippers to take advantage of the new service.

Amtrak Announces Fare Rollbacks

January 7, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak today announced that it is making rail travel a better value than ever before with a rollback in coach fares on many of its routes from coast-to-coast.

Antelope Valley Train Derails

January 6, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

A southbound Antelope Valley Line train derailed at about 9:30 a.m., officials said.

Intermodal Sets Industry Record in 2002

January 5, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Intermodal traffic on U.S. railroads set an annual record during 2002, for the sixth time in the last seven years, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR).

Amtrak Cascades Ridership Increases in 2002

January 5, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Despite the slow economy and a sluggish travel industry, the Amtrak Cascades achieved ridership of over 577,000 passengers during 2002 — a three percent increase compared to last year.

Griffith to Coordinate CSX Coal Operations

December 30, 2002 Railfanning.org News Wire

Al Crown, CSX Transportation, Inc. executive vice president-transportation, announced that Ray Griffith, Jr. has been appointed assistant vice president-coal operations, effective immediately.

CN Re-aligns U.S. Divisions

December 23, 2002 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN today announced a re-alignment of its organizational structure in the United States to reflect more closely the geographical and operational balance of the company resulting from the acquisition of the Wisconsin Central Transportation Corp. in 2001.

Reistrup Retires; Gibson, Westbrook Head Passenger Services

December 20, 2002 Railfanning.org News Wire

Al Crown, executive vice president-transportation, announced that veteran railroader Paul Reistrup will retire on December 31, 2002, following successful integration of CSX Transportation’s passenger and commuter rail network.

Rail Freight Traffic Up

December 19, 2002 Railfanning.org News Wire

Freight traffic on U.S. railroads was up during the week ending Dec.14, in comparison with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.