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Canadian Pacific Alberta Mainline Reopens After Floods

June 29, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific said the section of the CP main line east of Medicine Hat, AB that has been closed since June 18 is now open to traffic. This follows the reopening of the southern line between Lethbridge, AB and Swift Current, SK. The one in 100 year rainfall event (one in 500 year event in some locations) that washed out portions of the CP main line in Southeastern Alberta and Southwestern Saskatchewan caused widespread flooding and resulted in the closure of the TransCanada Highway and the declaration of states of emergency in nine municipal jurisdictions. During the 11

Death Toll Reaches 140 in India Train Wreck Blamed on Maoists

May 30, 2010 Voice of America

Rescue workers in India recovered more bodies Sunday from the wreckage of a passenger train that derailed and was hit by a cargo train.

At Least 65 people Killed in Train Wreck Blamed on Maoist Rebels

May 28, 2010 Voice of America

In eastern India at least 65 people were killed and more than 200 injured when a high speed train derailed and collided with another train. Officials say they suspect sabotage by Maoist rebels caused the derailment.

Chinese Train Derails Following Landslide, 19 Killed

May 23, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

BEIJING — At least 19 people were killed after a Chinese train was hit by landslides and derailed, The Associated Press reported.

Bombardier Will Supply 11 Electric TRAXX Locomotives to Polish Operator Koleje Mazowieckie

May 18, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

BERLIN — Bombardier Transportation and “Koleje Mazowieckie – KM” Sp. z o.o. have signed an agreement for the delivery of eleven TRAXX electric locomotives.

Wabtec Unit Awarded Contract To Overhaul Transit Cars For Angel Trains

April 6, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WILMERDING, Pa. — Wabtec Corp. said its Wabtec Rail subsidiary in Doncaster, England has been awarded a $26 million contract to overhaul 286 transit cars for Angel Trains. The project is expected to run through 2014.

Russia Suspects Northern Caucasus in Moscow Subway Bombing

March 29, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

MOSCOW – Senior Russian officials say terrorists from the troubled Northern Caucasus could be behind two deadly explosions that ripped through Moscow’s subway during morning rush hour on Monday. Female suicide bombers are suspected of carrying out the bomb attacks that killed at least 38 people and injured dozens more.

Electro-Motive Diesel Joins in Joint Venture in Saudi Arabia

March 22, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Electro-Motive Diesel has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Mohawarean Group to form a joint venture organization.

AAR Reports Monthly Carload Declines Slow in February 2010

March 10, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported that in February 2010, U.S. freight railroads saw a 1.5 percent decline in carloads compared with the same month last year and a decline of 15.6 percent compared with the same month in 2008.

Great Plains Minority Supplier Development Council Names Union Pacific 2009 Corporation of the Year

December 22, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — The Great Plains Minority Supplier Development Council has named Union Pacific as its 2009 Corporation of the Year. The award recognizes Union Pacific for its many efforts to increase and improve its minority supplier business relations as well as assist other companies and their key suppliers to recognize the value of supplier diversity. Union Pacific provides financial support for many of the Great Plains Minority Supplier Development Council (GPMSDC) events and functions, and dedicated employees demonstrate the railroad’s commitment to minority business development. In the past year, Union Pacific hosted the GPMSDC’s second quarter meeting and an