Introduction to precision railroading, part 3: where do we go from here?

By Brian Bowers, Contributor, Freight Waves; November 5, 2018 Last week we began exploration of the definition of precision railroading…

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Churchill, Manitoba celebrates return of train service with prime minister, saying ‘We are free’

By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press, The Toronto Star; November 1, 2018 CHURCHILL, MAN.—Residents of Churchill, Man. crowded around…

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Opening of rail line and federal investments to revitalize Churchill, Manitoba

A press release from the Prime Minister of Canada’s Office; November 1, 2018 CHURCHILL, MB, Nov. 1, 2018 /CNW/ – In…

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Norfolk Southern CEO sets Monday deadline for Atlanta to OK development deal, paper reports

By Robert McCabe, Staff Writer, The Virginian-Pilot; October 31, 2018 Norfolk Southern Corp. has given the Atlanta City Council an…

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‘Our hearts are just filled with joy’: 1st train in over a year arrives in Churchill, Manitoba

From CBC News; October 31, 2018 A train rolled into Churchill, Man., on Wednesday evening for the first time in…

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Introduction to precision railroading, Part 2: Parsing the developments in recent earnings

By Brian Bowers, Contributor, Freight Waves; October 29, 2018 It has been an interesting week. I have been encouraged by…

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Kansas City Southern may follow Union Pacific’s lead on precision scheduled railroading

By Edwin Lopez, Supply Chain Dive; October 26, 2018   Kansas City Southern (KCS) is closely watching Union Pacific’s transition…

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The Daily CSX: CSX looking to sell more than 1,100 miles of track

By Will Robinson, Reporter, Jacksonville Business Journal; October 30, 2018 CSX Corp. is making good on its pledge to trim…

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Massachusetts: $21M Berkshire Line upgrade to bolster ailing rail route

By Heather Bellow, The Berkshire Eagle; October 29, 2018 A Berkshires rail line that the state bought for $12 million…

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Senate bill would provide railroads, ports equal footing for INFRA grants

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; October 26, 2018 Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) earlier this month introduced S. 3587, a bill that…

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BNSF workers escape along rail line after man fires at them

By The Associated Press, The Telegraph; October 25, 2018 LEAVENWORTH, Wash. Authorities say BNSF Railway workers escaped using the rail…

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Norfolk Southern announces record Q3 results, plans to implement Precision Scheduled Railroading

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; October 24, 2018 Norfolk Southern Corp. this morning announced record third-quarter financial results, including operating net…

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Norfolk Southern declares quarterly dividend

A press release from Norfolk Southern Corporation; October 24, 2018: NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:…

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Canadian National reports Q3-2018 financial results: Solid top-line growth in the quarter with record revenues; progress on key capacity expansion projects sets up strong finish to year

A press release from Canadian National Railway; October 23, 2018: MONTREAL, Oct. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR)…

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Union Pacific to cut 475 jobs in first wave of planned reductions

By Lisa Baertlein, Reuters; October 23, 2018 (Reuters) – Railroad operator Union Pacific Corp (UNP.N) said on Tuesday it would…

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New restrictions could derail oil-by-rail shipments

By Nelson Bennett, Business In Vancouver; October 23, 2018 The discount on Canadian crude oil hit a record last week…

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Introduction to precision railroading, part 1: the industry’s savior or villain. Take your choice.

By Brian Bowers, Contributor, Freight Waves; October 22, 2018 Few topics in the rail industry elicit the emotional reaction of…

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Norfolk Southern tells employees: Atlanta move could happen

By Robert McCabe, The Virginian-Pilot; October 18, 2018 NORFOLK Do they stay or do they go? A video from CEO…

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After Iowa Pacific in New York State: State backs off effort to seek ‘abandonment’ of Tahawus rail line

By Don Lehman, The Post-Star; October 17, 2018 The state Department of Environmental Conservation has asked federal officials to postpone…

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Canadian Pacific Railway CEO downplays impact of U.S.-China trade battle; has good quarterly earnings report

By The Canadian Press, BNN Bloomberg; October 19, 2018 CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is downplaying the potential negative…

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The Basch Report: CSX forecasting growth of 6 to 8 percent, plans more job cuts

By Mark Masch, Contributing Writer, Jacksonville Daily Record; October 18, 2018 CSX Corp. on Tuesday reported third-quarter results better than…

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Norfolk Southern, CSX continue recovery from effects of Hurricane Michael

By Stuart Chirls, Senior Editor, Railway Age Magazine; October 17, 2018 The Class 1 carriers continue to make repairs and…

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The Daily CSX: CSX cuts more intermodal pairs as it restructures network

By Edwin Lopez, Supply Chain Dive; October 10, 2018 Dive Brief: CSX will cut 230 more domestic intermodal pairs as…

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Excitement builds in Churchill, Manitoba as 1st rail vehicles arrive in town in more than a year

By Cameron MacLean, CBC News; October 8, 2018 The first rail traffic in more than a year rolled into Churchill…

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