Rail transportation in the United States

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - Ontario Securities Commission

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Friday, May 28, 2021
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STRIKE HOLDINGS INC., KM STRIKE MANAGEMENT INC., MICHAEL AONSO AND KEVIN CARMICHAEL, File No. 2021-13

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STRIKE HOLDINGS INC., KM STRIKE MANAGEMENT INC., MICHAEL AONSO AND KEVIN CARMICHAEL, File No. 2021-13
TORONTO, May 28, 2021 /CNW/ - Take notice that a motion hearing to consider the extension of a Temporary Order in the above named matter is scheduled to be heard on May 31, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - Ontario Securities Commission

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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TORONTO, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ - The Commission issued its Reasons for Approval of a Settlement in the above named matter.

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TORONTO, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ - The Commission issued its Reasons for Approval of a Settlement in the above named matter.
A copy of the Reasons for Approval of a Settlement dated May 26, 2021 is available at www.osc.ca

Amtrak Seeks To Bring More Rail Service To More Communities

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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WASHINGTON, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak is initiating the work to deliver by 2035 more frequent, reliable and sustainable intercity passenger rail service to over 160 more communities and 20 million more passengers annually, as outlined in the Amtrak Corridor Vision released today .

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  • WASHINGTON, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak is initiating the work to deliver by 2035 more frequent, reliable and sustainable intercity passenger rail service to over 160 more communities and 20 million more passengers annually, as outlined in the Amtrak Corridor Vision released today .
  • "Now is the time to invest in our country's infrastructure and future," said Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn.
  • "New and improved rail service has the ability to change how our country moves and provides cleaner air, less traffic and a more connected country."
  • Amtrak's vision to grow rail service across America includes 39 potential new routes and more trips or other enhancements on 25 existing routes, creating the potential to expand or improve rail service for 20 million additional passengers each year.

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - Ontario Securities Commission

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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TORONTO, May 26, 2021 /CNW/ -Following a hearing held today, the Commission issued an Order in the above named matter approving the Settlement Agreement reached between Staff of the Commission and David Cartuin the above named matter.

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  • TORONTO, May 26, 2021 /CNW/ -Following a hearing held today, the Commission issued an Order in the above named matter approving the Settlement Agreement reached between Staff of the Commission and David Cartuin the above named matter.
  • A copy of the Order dated May 26, 2021 and Settlement Agreement dated May 18, 2021 are available at www.osc.ca

CN and Kansas City Southern Take Next Step on Path to Combine by Filing Jointly for Voting Trust Approval

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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This commitment eliminates the sole area of overlap between the CN and KCS networks, thereby making the combination an end-to-end transaction.

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  • This commitment eliminates the sole area of overlap between the CN and KCS networks, thereby making the combination an end-to-end transaction.
  • Combining KCS with CN is compelling for our customers, employees, shareholders and the local communities in which we operate.
  • It will also offer more cost-effective access to Southern markets in the United States and Mexico, accelerating USMCAs economic benefits.
  • Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama.

CN and Kansas City Southern Take Next Step on Path to Combine by Filing Jointly for Voting Trust Approval

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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This commitment eliminates the sole area of overlap between the CN and KCS networks, thereby making the combination an end-to-end transaction.

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  • This commitment eliminates the sole area of overlap between the CN and KCS networks, thereby making the combination an end-to-end transaction.
  • Combining KCS with CN is compelling for our customers, employees, shareholders and the local communities in which we operate.
  • It will also offer more cost-effective access to Southern markets in the United States and Mexico, accelerating USMCAs economic benefits.
  • Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama.

As U.S. Vehicle Travel Rebounds To Near Pre-Pandemic Levels, 15 States Have Exceed Pre-COVID Levels; New Report Examines COVID-19 Impact And Current Trends In Vehicle Travel, Commuting, Daily Trips, E-Commerce, Congestion And Future Travel Trends.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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But by March 2021 the total number of daily trips had rebounded to only 12 percent below that in April 2019.

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  • But by March 2021 the total number of daily trips had rebounded to only 12 percent below that in April 2019.
  • The appendix of the TRIP report includes state-by-state data for the share of population staying home and average daily trips for April 2019, April 2020 and March 2021.
  • The use of e-commerce, largely for home deliveries, has continued to increase during the pandemic.
  • The TRIP report finds that transportation policy post-pandemic will need to be flexible to reflect emerging trends.

Crescent Point Announces Annual General Meeting Results

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Friday, May 21, 2021
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b'The biographies of Crescent Point\'s Board members, details about its environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices and a recorded webcast from the meeting earlier today are available on www.crescentpointenergy.com .

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  • b'The biographies of Crescent Point\'s Board members, details about its environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices and a recorded webcast from the meeting earlier today are available on www.crescentpointenergy.com .
  • The full terms of each resolution voted on at the meeting can be found in the Company\'s latest information circular, which is also available on Crescent Point\'s website.\nFOR MORE INFORMATION ON CRESCENT POINT ENERGY, PLEASE CONTACT:\nBrad Borggard,Senior Vice President, Corporate Planning and Capital Markets, or\nTelephone: (403) 693-0020 Toll-free (US and Canada): 888-693-0020 Fax: (403) 693-0070\nAddress: Crescent Point Energy Corp. Suite 2000, 585 - 8th Avenue S.W.
  • Calgary AB T2P 1G1\n'

Norfolk Southern to present at Wolfe Global Transportation & Industrials Conference 2021

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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b"NORFOLK, Va., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice Presidentand Chief Financial Officer Mark R. George, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Alan H. Shaw, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Cindy M. Sanborn will make a presentation at:\nThe presentation will be posted at www.norfolksouthern.com in the Investors section.\nNorfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation's premier transportation companies, moving the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy.

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  • b"NORFOLK, Va., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice Presidentand Chief Financial Officer Mark R. George, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Alan H. Shaw, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Cindy M. Sanborn will make a presentation at:\nThe presentation will be posted at www.norfolksouthern.com in the Investors section.\nNorfolk 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.
  • The company's service area includes 22 states and the District of Columbia, every major container port in the eastern United States, and a majority of the U.S. population and manufacturing base.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/norfolk-southern-to-present-at-w...\n"

Norfolk Southern announces $5 million contribution to the Hampton Roads community

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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b'NORFOLK, Va., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) announced today that the company is contributing $5 million to the Hampton Roads community on behalf of the many NS employees and retirees who call Hampton Roads home, and the many more who have lived and raised their families in the area over the years.\n"Norfolk has been home to Norfolk Southern for decades," said James A. Squires, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Norfolk Southern.

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  • b'NORFOLK, Va., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) announced today that the company is contributing $5 million to the Hampton Roads community on behalf of the many NS employees and retirees who call Hampton Roads home, and the many more who have lived and raised their families in the area over the years.\n"Norfolk has been home to Norfolk Southern for decades," said James A. Squires, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Norfolk Southern.
  • "The Hampton Roads community has helped to shape Norfolk Southern and will remain part of who we are.
  • Even as we relocate our headquarters, we will continue to actively support the prosperity of the Hampton Roads community to express our ongoing gratitudeand commitment.
  • "\nBeginning January 2022, Norfolk Southern will distribute $1 million in grants to nonprofits across Hampton Roads each year for a five-year period.