The Daily CSX: Family of CSX CEO Harrison pays $14M to buy out partner on equestrian property

By Brian Bandell, Senior Reporter, South Florida Business Journal; November 1, 2017 The family of CSX Corp. CEO E. Hunter…

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Norway plans first order for double-deck trains

Written by Keith Barrow, International Railway Journal; October 30, 2017 THE Norwegian Railway Directorate announced on October 24 that it…

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New Jersey: North Brunswick is riding high on train station announcement

By Jennifer Amato, Managing Editor, centraljersey.com; October 31, 2017 NORTH BRUNSWICK – Shop. Dine. Ride. Live. The tagline for the…

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New York City’s public transit somehow ranked best in the nation

By Danielle Furfaro and Lia Eustachewich, New York Post; October 29, 2017 What the F? City straphangers just endured a…

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Connecticut: Wallingford train station to open Monday; first to open as part of CTrail Hartford Line

From myrecordjournal.com; October 31, 2017 WALLINGFORD — The town’s new train station on North Cherry Street is scheduled to open…

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Some tough choices — and pushback — along the proposed California bullet train route

By Ralph Vartabedian, Los Angeles Times; October 29, 2017 Urban neighborhoods, protected wetlands, olive orchards, a federal reservoir and a…

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First Nations-led railroad would be first of its kind in Ontario

From CBC News Sudbury; October 30, 2017 The Missanabie Cree First Nation is on track to become Ontario’s first Indigenous-led…

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Ontario: Imminent closure of Huron Central Rail will put hundreds of Sault, Algoma area jobs at risk

By Content Team, Sault Online; October 31, 2017 New Democrats renew commitment to fund upgrades at Huron Central and save…

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VIA Rail’s silence on 22-hour delay angers passengers on Edmonton-Vancouver run

From CBC News, Edmonton; October 31, 2017 For five years Tracy Goodwin planned to ride Via Rail through the Rocky…

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Will the Siemens Alstom merger live up to expectations?

Written by David Briginshaw, International Railway Journal; November 1, 2017 THE announcement on September 26 that Siemens and Alstom have…

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In 2017 corporate responsibility report, Norfolk Southern highlights advances in sustainable freight rail transportation that create long-term value

A press release from Norfolk Southern Corporation: NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 1, 2017 – Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) has released its 2017…

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Philadelphia: These are SEPTA’s worst rail lines. Here’s why.

By Justine McDaniel, Jason Laughlin & Dylan Purcell, Staff Writers, Philly.com; October 31, 2017 For commuters heading home to Bucks…

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Virginia: Amtrak returns to Roanoke

By Jeff Sturgeon, The Roanoke Times; October 30, 2017 Amtrak brought back passenger rail Monday. A blue passenger train reached…

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Virginia: First Amtrak train leaves downtown Roanoke platform

By Erin Brookshier – Virginia Today Reporter, WSLS 10 News NBC; October 31, 2017 ROANOKE, Va. – The first Amtrak…

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California just got 125-mph locomotives. Here’s why they still can’t outrace your car

By Tony Bizjak, The Sacramento Bee; October 29, 2017 The cleanest and fastest diesel locomotives in the country began rolling…

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The Daily CSX: CSX moves first unit coal train from Kentucky plant

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; October 31, 2017 American Resources Corp., through its subsidiary Quest Energy Inc. and Deane Mining LLC,…

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South Florida: Brightline wins approval to sell $600M in bonds for first phase

By Jennifer Sorentrue, Staff Writer, Palm Beach Post; October 30, 2017 All Aboard Florida’s Brightline has won approval to sell…

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Norfolk Southern Railway sues over millions of rail ties it calls defective

By Jeff Martin, Associated Press, The Virginian-Pilot; October 30, 2017 ATLANTA (AP) — One of the nation’s largest railroads must…

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In the Adirondack Mountains: Forest Preserve Oil Cars And Iowa Pacific Intentions

By Tim Rowland, Adirondack Almanack; October 29, 2017 I have a history of missing the big picture. When I see…

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More departures between Toronto and Ottawa for VIA Rail Canada

A press release from VIA Rail Canada: TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ – Starting November 5, VIA Rail will be offering…

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The Daily CSX: Teamsters hold public picket against CSX future health benefits in Jacksonville, Florida

By Drew Dixon, The Florida Times-Union; October 30, 2017 A division of the Teamsters union held what it called an…

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Layne: Amtrak’s return to Roanoke part of new Virginia economy

By Aubrey Layne, Virginia Secretary of Transportation and Chair of the Commonwealth Transportation Board, The Roanoke Times; October 30, 2017…

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The Daily CSX: CSX workers picket near Tropicana plant for better pay, benefits

By Richard Dymond, Bradenton Herald; October 29, 2017 BRADENTON – Carrying signs that read, “People Over Profit “ and “Say…

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Roanoke, Virginia editorial: The politics of Amtrak

By The Editorial Board, The Roanoke Times; October 29, 2017 On Tuesday, an Amtrak train will pull out of Roanoke…

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