The Daily CSX: Future unclear for massive CSX project in Rocky Mount, North Carolina area

By Steve Sbraccia, WNCN CBS North Carolina; February 27, 2018 ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) – A much anticipated project that…

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Canadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau urges railways to ‘redouble’ efforts as new transport bill works through committee

By Alex MacPherson, Saskatoon StarPhoenix; February 27, 2018 Darin Egert and his brother Curtis planned to haul 10,000 bushels of…

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Getting There on All Aboard Florida: First profitable passenger railroad goes forward

By Jim Cameron, Connecticut Post; February 27, 2018 There has not been a profitable passenger railroad in the United States.…

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South Shore expands railcar storage options

By Stuart Chirls, Senior Editor, Railway Age Magazine; February 26, 2018 Short line Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad…

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All Aboard Florida: West Palm to install markers at 13 Brightline crossings for safety

By Jennifer Sorentrue, Staff Writer, Palm Beach Post; February 23, 2018 WEST PALM BEACH — Thirteen rail crossings that were…

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Operation Lifesaver Canada aims to reduce train vs. snowmobile accidents

By Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor, RT&S Magazine; February 23, 2018 Virtually, all incidents involving winter recreation vehicles and trains can be avoided…

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Corporate America’s new dilemma: raising prices to cover higher transport costs

By Eric M. Johnson and Chris Prentice, Reuters; February 26, 2018 SEATTLE/BOCA RATON, Fla. (Reuters) – The drive for cost…

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Loft apartments to fill former Norfolk Southern building in downtown Atlanta

By J. Scott Trubey, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution; February 21, 2018 The Los Angeles developer behind plans to turn downtown Atlanta’s…

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The Daily CSX: CSX fighting employee’s lawsuit; Plaintiff allegedly wasn’t hurt like he claimed

By Carrie Salls, Penn Record; February 20, 2018 JOHNSTOWN – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania…

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The Daily CSX: CSX Sells Stake in Savannah, Georgia Hotel Property

From Transport Topics; February 20, 2018 CSX Corp. sold its stake in the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf and Spa for…

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PTC: Ignore the circus. Here’s what’s really going on

By William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; February 16, 2018 The railroad industry is making steady progress implementing Positive…

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Utah: Pleasant View FrontRunner station closing in August due to new safety rules

By Tim Vandenack, Standard-Examiner; February 17, 2018 PLEASANT VIEW — FrontRunner commuter rail service to Pleasant View, with the lowest…

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Analysis: Private US domestic intermodal fleets outperform rail-owned

By Lawrence J. Gross, President, Gross Transportation Consulting, JOC.com; February 19, 2018 It’s clear that a shortage of domestic containers…

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Canada: Winter weather creating specific challenges for railway operations

By Kerry McAthey, Radio Anchor/Reporter, Global News; February 18, 2018 Just days after a Canadian Pacific Railway train derailed in…

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History, luxury and ‘steeps’ — Idaho’s Sun Valley Ski Resort has it all

By SHERYL WALSH, News Correspondent, YourTownCrier.com; February 17, 2018 KETCHUM, IDAHO — Ket­chum was originally an old west mining and…

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South Florida: West Palm group wary road work in preparation for new Tri-Rail connection will affect 1928 storm mass grave

By Tony Doris, Staff Writer, Palm Beach Post; February 18, 2018 WEST PALM BEACH —  It’s a quiet stretch of…

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South Florida: Here’s one way to curtail railroad deaths, but experts say it’s pricey

By Lisa J. Huriash, Reporter, South Florida Sun-Sentinel; February 17, 2018 There’s an extra safety tool to stave off the…

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Ottawa to offset higher gas prices after Churchill, Manitoba, lost its rail link

By The Canadian Press, National Post; February 17, 2018 CHURCHILL, Man. — The federal government says it will help residents…

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The Daily CSX: 46 former workers file lawsuit against CSX

From The Herald-Dispatch; February 18, 2018 HUNTINGTON – Forty-six former railroad workers are suing CSX for alleged wrongful termination, according…

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What’s the Longest Train Service in the World?

By Sophie Weiner, Popular Mechanics; February 16, 2018 Have you ever wondered what the longest train journey is? Many potential…

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Norfolk Southern freight train derails in Attica, New York; two taken to hospital

By Tanner Jubenville, WHAM ABC 13; February 15, 2018 Attica, N.Y. – Two people were taken to the hospital after…

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The Daily CSX: From first to worst

By John Previsich, Railway Age Magazine; February 15, 2018 Those who have spent many years in the rail industry know that…

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New Infrastructure Funding Sources Step Up in Canada

By Scott Van Voorhis, Engineering News Record; February 14, 2018 A shrinking budget deficit is usually good news, but a…

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Rail Crunch Leaves Oil, Wheat Stranded on Canada’s Prairies

By Jen Skerritt and Robert Tuttle, Bloomberg; February 15, 2018 A shortage of rail cars in Canada is leaving grain…

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Florida East Coast Railway sues Miami developer for alleged trespass

By Katherine Kallergis, The Real Deal South Florida Real Estate News; February 14, 2018 Jacksonville-based Florida East Coast Railway is…

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