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BLET picks construction firm for new headquarters building project

9/2/2015 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen’s (BLET) national division has signed a letter of intent with the Albert M. Higley Co. for construction services related to the buildout of its new headquarters in Independence, Ohio, the union...

Lower Coal Demand Cut Class I Profits

August 2015 Lower coal demand cut Class I railroad profits in second quarter By Daniel Niepow, Associate Editor Although the Class Is’ second-quarter financial results were mixed, one theme emerged: Lower coal volumes made a dent in already dampened profits. Even...

Amtrak, Iowa Pacific and INDOT sign agreement for Hoosier State route

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and local communities earlier this month reached long-term agreements with Amtrak and Iowa Pacific Holdings to continue Hoosier State passenger-rail service between Indianapolis and Chicago. Service under the new...

Explosions put Bakken crude oil on state rail radar

Explosions put Bakken crude oil on state rail radar August 24, 2015 John Weiss | Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. About 18 months ago, Illinois safety experts noted the heavily publicized explosions of trains carrying crude oil from the North Dakota Bakken formation...