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Railroads ramp up positive train control installation work

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 13:50
Railroads such as Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific are escalating their efforts to implement positive train control systems -More- 

Heavier truck opponents say bridges can’t handle increased weight

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 13:50
Large shipping companies are pushing for heavier trucks on interstate roads, but opponents argue that 97,000-pound trucks wou -More- 

UP is an integral part of history, economic development of Fremont, Neb.

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 13:50
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Obama expected to unveil framework for corporate tax reform

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 13:50
Within the next few weeks, the Obama administration plans to make public a "broad framework" on corporate tax reform.  -More- 

Southern Oregon hopes to expand area's rail tunnels

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 13:50
Shippers in southern Oregon hope to push efforts to expand the area's freight railroad tunnels and are at work on a grant app -More- 

Railroads tap service from contractors, equipment firms for MOW clearing tasks

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 13:50
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CN, Operation Lifesaver try to battle "inattentional blindness"

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 13:50
A study has found that when people wear headphones, they can be prone to "inattentional blindness" and fail to see a visible  -More- 

Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous mind.

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 13:50
Samuel Johnson,British writer -More- 

CN plans $1.5B capital expenditure in 2012

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:35
Canadian National plans to invest about $1.5 billion in infrastructure development, rail service and growth strategies this  -More- 

NS sustainability efforts gain recognition

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:35
Corporate Knights has named Norfolk Southern as the leading railroad in its 2012 S&P 500 Clean Capitalism Ranking.  -More- 

AAR reports 3.1% dip in North American chemical carloads in week ending Feb. 11

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:35
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Green: CP plans conciliation with labor union over contract negotiations

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:35
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Making the Case for Infrastructure Investment
When complete, the Tower 55 Surface Improvements Project will increase rail capacity by an estimated 30 percent, relieve freight congestion and improve livability in the Fort Worth area. Learn how HDR is helping BNSF and UP deliver estimated public benefits of $27.50 per $1 of federal investment, including securing a $34 million TIGER grant.

CSX, NS service at Hampton Roads, Va., among port's chief assets

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:35
CSX and Norfolk Southern's rail service at the Port of Hampton Roads, Va., are among the port's assets in preparing for an an -More- 

Brown defends HSR, while some want funds to upgrade existing rail

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:35
California Gov.  -More- 

Economic-activity gauge rises again

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:35
The index of leading economic indicators rose 0.4% in January to its highest level since July 2008, the Conference Board repo -More- 

Payroll-tax bill offers measure aimed at reducing layoffs

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:35
The payroll tax-cut bill passed by Congress on Friday includes a measure aimed at reducing the number of layoffs.  -More- 

Ohio county hopes for state grant to make site near CSX intermodal facility "job ready"

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:35
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1850s station house could be focal point of transit-oriented development in Conn.

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:35
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Class I's see growth opportunity in sand shipments to Marcellus Shale

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:35
Class I railroads such as CSX and Norfolk Southern are seeing an upswing in rail shipments of sand used in natural-gas fracki -More- 

CSX commences Speed Week rail safety event in Jacksonville, Fla.

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:35
CSX recently debuted its Speed Week rail safety event in Jacksonville, Fla., in partnership with Furniture Row Racing and NAS -More-