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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Pulling out the stops for a Bedford, Virginia Amtrak stop

By Shannon Keith, The News & Advance; November 2, 2018 BEDFORD — A grassroots organization in Bedford and Franklin counties…

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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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Amtrak thrives in Roanoke, Virginia one year after return of passenger rail service

By Jessica Jewell, Weekend Anchor/Reporter, WSLS 10 News NBC; October 30, 2018 ROANOKE, Va. – Amtrak continues thriving in the…

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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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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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The Daily CSX: CSX sues Norfolk Southern and short-line railroad, alleging monopoly at biggest terminal at Port of Virginia

By Robert McCabe, The Virginian-Pilot; October 8, 2018 NORFOLK CSX Transportation Inc. is suing Norfolk Southern Railway and the Chesapeake-based…

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Norfolk, Virginia mayor: No bidding war for Norfolk Southern

By J. Scott Trubey, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution; October 8, 2018 The mayor of Norfolk, Va., said over the weekend that…

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How the Washington & Old Dominion railroad created Northern Virginia’s suburbs

By Gregg Otten, Guest Contributor, Greater Greater Washington; October 3, 2018 Today, the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) is a…

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A “deal has already been struck”: Norfolk, Virginia mayor expecting Norfolk Southern to move headquarters to Atlanta

By Robert McCabe, The Virginian-Pilot; October 3, 2018 NORFOLK A decision on a possible move of Norfolk Southern Corp.’s headquarters…

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Norfolk, Virginia mayor doesn’t plan to let Norfolk Southern go without putting up a fight

  By Robert McCabe, The Virginian-Pilot; September 26, 2018 NORFOLK The wheels are turning on a complicated development deal in…

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Amtrak begins to resume service after Hurricane Florence

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; September 18, 2018 Amtrak today resumed its regular scheduled Northeast Regional service in Virginia and cities…

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Norfolk Southern Foundation supports Hurricane Florence recovery efforts

A press release from Norfolk Southern Corporation; September 18, 2018: PR Newswire NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 18, 2018 NORFOLK, Va., Sept.…

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Virginia Railway Express says full commuter rail service will be running Friday

By Luz Lazo, The Washington Post; September 13, 2018 Update: Virginia Railway Express on Thursday afternoon said it will operate…

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Association of American Railroads: Railroads preparing for Hurricane Florence

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; September 12, 2018 Freight railroads are taking direct action to protect employees, customers and infrastructure that…

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Trains canceled, airlines waiving fees as East Coast braces for Hurricane Florence

By Luz Lazo, The Washington Post; September 10, 2018 Hur­ri­cane Florence is rap­id­ly ap­proach­ing the East Coast — and on…

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Norfolk Southern weighing a move of its headquarters to Atlanta, reports say

By Robert McCabe, The Virginian-Pilot; September 7, 2018 Norfolk Southern Corp. is considering moving its corporate headquarters to Atlanta, according…

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At an investors’ conference, Norfolk Southern is still getting asked about its comparison to CSX

By John Kingston, Executive Editor, Freight Waves; September 5, 2018 Even at an investors’ conference sponsored by Cowen Inc. in…

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The Daily CSX: CSX coal cars derail near Amtrak station in Newport News, Virginia

By Josh Reyes, Reporter, Daily Press; September 2, 2018 CSX coal cars derailed in Newport News Sunday afternoon, according to…

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Virginia’s 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution adds Amtrak as statewide engagement sponsor

A press release from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation; August 29, 2018: JAMESTOWN, Va. – Today, the…

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Opinion/Commentary: Fueling the renaissance: Public policy and intercity passenger rail in Virginia

By Meredith Richards, The Daily Progress; August 12, 2018 Virginia has been a leader in a national revival of intercity…

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Why Washington Metro’s Station Designs Are as Important as Its Service

By Dan Reed, Washingtonian; August 13, 2018 As Metro’s Silver Line continues its Virginia expansion, riders in Alexandria are looking…

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Amtrak’s Roanoke, Virginia Station success could mean more future regional stops

By Rachel Lucas, Weekend Anchor/Reporter, WSLS 10 News NBC; August 9, 2018 ROANOKE – Hoping to land another regional stop,…

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Ashland, Virginia train station readies for ADA project

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local, Richmond Times-Dispatch; August 7, 2018 ASHLAND — With all the hoopla created by…

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