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FRA Proposes Rule to Measure Performance and Quality of Intercity Passenger Trains

March 21, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is proposing a rule to measure the performance and service quality of intercity passenger train operations.

A Brief Overview of Legislation and Regulation Leading to Positive Train Control

June 4, 2019 Special to Railfanning.org

Congress and federal authorities have expressed their interest in some level of automatic train control (ATC) for more than a century.

AAR to STB: Incorporate Cost-Benefit Analysis Into Rulemaking Proceedings

April 5, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) wants the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to incorporate cost-benefit analysis into its rulemaking proceedings.

Trump Unveils American Infrastructure Initiative

February 12, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

President Trump today unveiled his much-anticipated infrastructure initiative, a $1.5 trillion proposal that aims to speed the completion of projects and return decision-making authority to local governments.

Genesee & Wyoming Acquiring Heart of Georgia Railroad

February 8, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) is acquiring the shares of Atlantic Western Transportation, Inc., parent company of Heart of Georgia Railroad, Inc. (HOG).

Genesee & Wyoming Buying Providence and Worcester Railroad

August 15, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is buying Providence and Worcester Railroad Co. for approximately $126 million (or $25 per share).

Canadian Pacific to Seek STB Declaratory Order

February 16, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific today said it will seek a declaratory order from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) to confirm the viability of the voting trust structure that CP has suggested as part of its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern Corp.

CP Asks DOJ to Review Railroads’ Statements, Actions

January 19, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to review recent actions and statements made by a number of major U.S. railroads, the railroad said.

House Approves STB Reauthorization, Goes to President

December 10, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

The House of Representatives today unanimously passed a bipartisan bill to reauthorize and reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB).

Norfolk Southern Finalizes Acquisition of Delaware & Hudson South Line

September 20, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern on Sept. 18 said it had completed the acquisition of 282 miles of the Delaware & Hudson Railway Co.’s (D&H) line between Sunbury, Pa., and Schenectady, N.Y.