Rail transportation in the United States

Norfolk Southern to hold second-quarter 2021 earnings conference call July 28

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Friday, July 2, 2021
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NORFOLK, Va., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will announce its second-quarter financial results during a conference call and live internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 28.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will announce its second-quarter financial results during a conference call and live internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 28.
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  • Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation's premier transportation companies, moving the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy.
  • Norfolk Southern connects customers to markets and communities to economic opportunity, with safe, reliable, and cost-effective shipping solutions.

CSX Files Expanded Application with Surface Transportation Board to Acquire Pan Am Railways

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Friday, July 2, 2021
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced that it submitted an amended and supplemented application to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) as part of the previously announced agreement to acquire New Englands Pan Am Railways Inc. (Pan Am).

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced that it submitted an amended and supplemented application to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) as part of the previously announced agreement to acquire New Englands Pan Am Railways Inc. (Pan Am).
  • James M. Foote, president and chief executive officer of CSX said: CSX is pleased to submit an expanded application for the acquisition of Pan Am Railways, which explains the tremendous benefits of the proposed transaction for stakeholders in New England and beyond.
  • David A. Fink, president of Pan Am Railways said: Pan Am remains excited about this merger with CSX, a North American leader in rail-based freight transportation.
  • The transaction is subject to regulatory review and approval by the Surface Transportation Board.

CSX Completes Acquisition of Quality Carriers

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Quality Carriers, Inc. ("Quality Carriers"), the leading North American provider of bulk liquid chemicals truck transportation, from Quality Distribution, Inc. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Quality Carriers, Inc. ("Quality Carriers"), the leading North American provider of bulk liquid chemicals truck transportation, from Quality Distribution, Inc. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
  • Quality Carriers operates over 2,500 trucks and 6,400 trailers that serve many of the largest chemical producers and processors.
  • We are thrilled to welcome the Quality Carriers team to CSX, said James M. Foote, president and chief executive officer of CSX.
  • By combining CSXs and Quality Carriers capabilities, we can deliver an unparalleled multimodal solution that will generate substantial value for our customers.

Slim Chickens Gears Up for Opening of First Maryland Location in Bowie on June 28

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Monday, June 28, 2021
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BOWIE, Md., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Slim Chickens, a leader in the "better chicken" segment of fast-casual restaurants, will continue expansion of its 100% all-natural, fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor with its first location in Maryland, opening on June 28 at 10200 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway in Bowie.

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  • BOWIE, Md., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Slim Chickens, a leader in the "better chicken" segment of fast-casual restaurants, will continue expansion of its 100% all-natural, fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor with its first location in Maryland, opening on June 28 at 10200 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway in Bowie.
  • The Bowie location will feature a double drive-thru with team members outside available to take customers' orders.
  • "We're excited to finally bring Slim Chickens to Maryland, and we're thrilled the first location for the state is in Bowie," said Dennis.
  • The Bowie opening is one piece in Slim Chickens' larger growth story.

CSX and Wabtec Partner to Drive Sustainable Transportation Solutions

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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The partnership will help CSX in their commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 37 percent by 2030.

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  • The partnership will help CSX in their commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 37 percent by 2030.
  • We are excited to partner with Wabtec on advanced solutions that will transform our fleet while improving our carbon footprint, said Jamie Boychuk, CSX executive vice-president of operations.
  • By modernizing our fleet and implementing the new Trip Optimizer Zero-to-Zero, Wabtecs sustainable technologies will help CSX achieve our climate goals.
  • Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) is focused on creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world.

Union Pacific Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Release Date

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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OMAHA, Neb., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will release second quarter 2021 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 8:00 a.m.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will release second quarter 2021 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 8:00 a.m.
  • Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service.
  • Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations.
  • More information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com .

JCP&L Hires New Graduates from FirstEnergy's Power Systems Institute Training Program

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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All the graduates will be assigned to line and substation shops across JCP&L's service area.

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  • All the graduates will be assigned to line and substation shops across JCP&L's service area.
  • Their work assignments will rotate to provide new hires additional exposure in different areas of field work.
  • For information about the PSI program, call 1-800-829-6801, or go to www.firstenergycorp.com/psi .
  • Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York.

Palmetto Launches Startup Lab; Jason Hamilton Promoted to Chief Startup Officer

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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Jason Hamilton is being promoted to Chief Startup Officer to lead "The Lab".

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  • Jason Hamilton is being promoted to Chief Startup Officer to lead "The Lab".
  • "The Palmetto Startup Lab provides a focused way for the Company to explore new opportunities that could be future drivers of the business and be additive to our core operations," stated Chris Kemper , Palmetto founder and Chief Executive Officer.
  • I know Jason will bring the same focus, collaboration and passion to the Palmetto Startup Lab."
  • We work closely with key company leaders and functions across Palmetto to prove the ideas out, generate initial revenue, and prepare them to scale," stated Jason Hamilton , Palmetto Chief Startup Officer.

Amtrak Promotes Summer Travel Savings With National 'Sizzling Summer Sale'

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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Fee waivers: Amtrak is waiving all change fees for reservations made by Sept. 6, 2021.

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  • Fee waivers: Amtrak is waiving all change fees for reservations made by Sept. 6, 2021.
  • Amtrak app: The Amtrak app makes contact-free travel easy.
  • For 50 years, Amtrak has connected America and transformed transportation by modernizing train travel and building for the future.
  • Book travel, check train status, access your eTicket and more through the Amtrak app .

Norfolk Southern applauds 43 chemical customers for shipping safely by rail

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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NORFOLK, Va., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC)applauds 43 chemical customers who earned its 2020 Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award for safely handling products regulated as hazardous materials.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC)applauds 43 chemical customers who earned its 2020 Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award for safely handling products regulated as hazardous materials.
  • As common carriers, Norfolk Southern and other U.S. railroads have obligations to provide transportation for companies that manufacture or use hazardous materials in their businesses.
  • Norfolk Southern works closely with customers across business lines to enhance the environmental, health, safety, and security performance of chemical transport by rail.
  • Norfolk Southern connects customers to markets and communities to economic opportunity, with safe, reliable, and cost-effective shipping solutions.