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BNSF’s Economic Development Efforts Lead to $1.24 Billion in Investments and More Than 3,300 Jobs in 2004

February 1, 2005 Railfanning.org News Wire

Economic development efforts of BNSF Railway Company were instrumental in the location of 144 new or expanded facilities during 2004 in the areas served by the railway, the company said Jan. 31.

CN, BNSF Reach Routing Protocol Agreement

February 1, 2005 The Cross-Tie

CN and BNSF on Jan. 19 announced a routing protocol agreement to streamline their exchange of rail traffic at major gateways, to be implemented over a three-month period.

Reports: Tsunami Claims At Least 1,000 RR Passengers

February 1, 2005 The Cross-Tie

At least 1,000 train passengers were killed here when a tsunami rocked Sri Lanka and Asia.

NTSB: Switch Led to Deadly S.C. Collision, Evacuations

February 1, 2005 The Cross-Tie

At least nine people were killed and thousands evacuated from their homes after two trains collided, which resulted in toxic chlorine gas leaking.

NS: Graniteville Crash to Cost $30M-$40M

February 1, 2005 The Cross-Tie

Norfolk Southern on Jan. 24 said it expects the first quarter 2005 to reflect expenses in the range of $30 to $40 million (pretax) relating to the Jan. 6 derailment at Graniteville, S.C.

Turning Over a New Leaf; Self-Made SEPTA Equipment Helped Significantly Reduce Slippery Rail Delays in 2004

January 31, 2005 Railfanning.org News Wire

A drip followed by a slip often produces a late trip on railroads awash with trees all across the globe during autumn – also referred to in the industry as slippery rail season.

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Awards Grants to Support Atlanta Belt Line Initiative

January 28, 2005 Railfanning.org News Wire

As part of its commitment to preserve green space and improve parks for urban residents, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation today announced it is awarding grants to two organizations involved in making the Atlanta Belt Line – a proposed corridor of transit, parks and trails – a reality.

BNSF’s Economic Development Efforts Lead to $1.24 Billion in Investments and More Than 3,300 Jobs in 2004

CN, BNSF Reach Routing Protocol Agreement

Reports: Tsunami Claims At Least 1,000 RR Passengers

NTSB: Switch Led to Deadly S.C. Collision, Evacuations

NS: Graniteville Crash to Cost $30M-$40M

Turning Over a New Leaf; Self-Made SEPTA Equipment Helped Significantly Reduce Slippery Rail Delays in 2004

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Awards Grants to Support Atlanta Belt Line Initiative

Working to Reactivate Staten Island Railroad

Nation’s Largest Taxpayer Group Urges Va. Railroad Board to Stand Up to Amtrak, Allow Competitive Bid

New Year, New Look for The Cross-Tie