Norfolk Southern News

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Thursday, September 6

• Derailment shows potential for toxic spills in region (Times News)
• Proposed settlement in lawsuit against Norfolk Southern gets court approval (Daily Home)
• Feds Propose Railroad Brake Rule (AP)

Wednesday, August 29

• Norfolk Southern train derails at Knoxville railyard (AP)
• FELA complaint filed against Norfolk Southern (Madison County Record)

Wednesday, August 22

• Pennsylvania Fines Norfolk Southern $575,000 for Environmental Violations (AP)
• Trackman files a FELA suit against Norfolk Southern (Madison County Record)

Wednesday, August 8

• Norfolk Southern to lease site of McKean derailment (AP)
• Norfolk Southern and BLET Reach Tentative Agreement (NSC)

Sunday, August 5

• Railroad car leaks in Lancaster County, PA (Intelligencer Journal)

Sunday, July 29

• Norfolk Southern Reports Second-Quarter, First-Half Results (NSC)
• Norfolk Southern raises quarterly dividend 18% to 26 cents (MarketWatch)
• Norfolk Southern Statement on Misdemeanor Charges Filed by PA Attorney General (NSC)

Sunday, July 15

• Michigan Central Railway Will Initiate Freight Service in Michigan and Indiana (NSC)
• Norfolk Southern Graduates 113 Students from Emergency Response Training School (NSC)
• Train derails on Buford Highway (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Sunday, July 8

• Wolf Retires As Norfolk Southern CFO, Squires Succeeds Him (NSC)

Sunday, July 1

• Judge Gives Final Approval to Norfolk Southern SC Train Derailment Settlement (AP)
• Norfolk Southern Train Derails in Kentucky, Nearby Houses Evacuated (AP)

Sunday, June 24

• Networks seeking site for major Norfolk Southern rail terminal (Tri-Cities)
• Evacuation lifted in Norfolk Southern Jeffersontown derailment; no leakage (Courier-Journal)

Thursday, June 14

• Norfolk Southern Plans Louisiana-To-New Jersey Rail Corridor (AP)

Sunday, June 3

• On Its Anniversary, Norfolk Southern Thanks Supporters (NSC)
• Norfolk Southern derails dozens of train cars in Ohio (WBNS)

Sunday, May 13

• Norfolk Southern chairman says railroad is ready for rebound (Virginian-Pilot)

Sunday, May 6

• Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern Speed Service Between California and Southeast (UNP)
• Norfolk Southern Tells DEP Pennsylvania Trout Stream Cleanup Tops $2 Million (AP)
• Rail tax credit in US "national interest" says STB (Reuters)
• Buffett likes railroads, outlook not "sensational" (Reuters)

Sunday, April 29

• Norfolk Southern Reports First-Quarter Results (NSC)
• City of Salem wants proposed Norfolk Southern intermodal freight yard (WDBJ7)

Sunday, April 15

• Berkshire, BNSF's Biggest Investor, Buys Into 2 Other Railroads (AP)
• Buffett's Pricey Railroad Ride (Business Week)

Sunday, April 8

• Splashes of color riding Norfolk Southern rails again (News-Record)
• Norfolk Southern Expects First Quarter Results To Be Below First Quarter 2006 (NSC)

Sunday, April 1

• Norfolk Southern and BNSF Railway to Test New Train Brake Technology (BNI)
• Norfolk Southern Announces Increase in Stock Repurchase Plan (NSC)
• Norfolk Southern to enlarge 2 dozen local train tunnels (Appalachian News-Express)
• Suffolk train derailment halts local Norfolk Southern traffic (Virginian-Pilot)
• Norfolk Southern Train Cars Derail In Ohio (AP)

Sunday, March 25

• Norfolk Southern Facilitates $2B of Industrial Investment Along Rail Lines in 2006 (NSC)

Sunday, March 18

• Norfolk Southern faces battle over Heartland Corridor project (Virginian-Pilot)
• Norfolk Southern to End Fuel Surcharges (AP)

Sunday, March 4

• Auto industry turmoil tests Norfolk Southern's railroad network (Virginian-Pilot)
• Rail Authority to go forward with acquisition from Norfolk Southern (Salamanca Press)

Tuesday, February 20

• Norfolk Southern unveils new coal car with Freightcar America (WDBJ)

Sunday, February 18

• Norfolk Southern CEO- Q1 car loadings "trailing" Q1 '06 (Reuters)

Thursday, February 1

• Norfolk Southern Reports Fourth-Quarter and 2006 Results (NSC)
  NS's quarterly earnings and revenue rise 9% and 3%, respectively, missing analyst targets.

Sunday, January 21

• Residents consider new challenge to railroad plan (Roanoke Times)
  Elliston Virginia residents oppose Norfolk Southern plan for intermodal freight yard.

Saturday, January 6

• Last whistle stop costs 18 rail jobs (London Free Press)
  Norfolk Southern discontinues service on 109-year-old Wabash run to St. Thomas.
• Landslide, Derailment Near Schuylkill Expressway (6ABC)
  Norfolk Southern derails locomotives and boxcars in Philadelphia due to landslide.

Sunday, December 31

• Norfolk Southern chief predicts good times for industry (Virginian-Pilot)
  NS CEO says "rail renaissance" is unlikely to fade soon.
• Norfolk Southern Reaches Agreement for Graniteville Accident Claims (NSC)
  NS files settlement for injuries from a January 2005 derailment in Graniteville, SC.
• Elmira Reacts To Derailment (WETM)
  Residents concerned by Norfolk Southern derailment that followed recent speed increases.

Sunday, December 17

• Norfolk Southern Announces Planned 2007 Capital Spending (NS)
  NS plans to spend $1.34 billion on capital projects in 2007, up 11% from 2006.

Thursday, November 30

• Will rail yard be in your back yard? (Roanoke Times)
  Norfolk Southern proposes nine more potential sites for intermodal yard near Roanoke.

Monday, October 23

• Crews work to restore rail traffic through southwestern Pa. area (AP)
  Final tankcar removed three days after Norfolk Southern derailment in New Brighton, PA.
• Norfolk Southern eyes Indiana for rail yard (Reuters)
  NS considers construction of 2,000 acre intermodal transfer yard near LaPorte, Indiana.
• Norfolk Southern Agrees on Settlement (AP)
  NS will settle injury claims from 2005 derailment at Graniteville, South Carolina.
• State wants $8.89 million for Norfolk Southern creek spill (AP)
  Pennsylvania seeks fines for a June derailment that spilled lye into a creek.

Sunday, October 1

• Residents not in favor of Norfolk Southern freight yard (WDBJ)
  Environment and safety concerns raised over proposed intermodal yard in Virginia.
• Derailment closes South Walnut (The Star Press)
  Norfolk Southern derails four cars in Muncie, Indiana.
• Railroad looks for derailment cause (Star Beacon)
  Norfolk Southern seeks cause of coal train derailment in Wayne Township, Ohio.

Saturday, September 23

• NS presents rail improvement plans for I-81 corridor (WDBJ7)
  Norfolk Southern plans capital improvements to Virginia corridor for increased volume.

Wednesday, September 13

• Heartland Corridor project funding released (AP)
  Norfolk Southern and states agree to federal funding for double-stack clearance project.

Friday, September 1

• A push to get everyone on board with rail safety (Virginian-Pilot)
  Norfolk Southern Operation Lifesaver train demonstrates need for crossing safety.

Sunday, August 13

• NS says little as valleys clamor for answers (Roanoke Times)
  Norfolk Southern plans for an intermodal terminal in Elliston, but residents want details.

Sunday, August 6

• Norfolk Southern's Shelocta Secondary Opens for Business (NS)
  $44M line in Western Pennsylvania improves coal service to generating station.

Thursday, July 27

• Derailed train spilled STP auto fluids in field (Journal Gazette)
  Norfolk Southern derails 27 cars in Paulding County, Ohio on Sunday.

Saturday, July 15

• Talk about a fuel bill, railroads aim to conserve (Virginian-Pilot)
  Norfolk Southern orders fuel-efficient locomotives, encourages engineers to conserve.

Thursday, July 6

• Freight cars derail in Hershey, forcing families from 10 homes
  Norfolk Southern derailment of 13 cars in Hershey PA forces evacuations.

Tuesday, July 4

• Norfolk South reportedly eyes land for intermodal yard (AP)
  NS chooses Elliston Virginia as preferred site for $18 million intermodal facility.
• Brake Problem Caused Train to Derail (Monroe County Advocate)
  Brake failure responsible for Thursday's Norfolk Southern derailment in Sweetwater, TN.

Wednesday, June 21

• Crews working around the clock to clean up Monroe County derailment (WBIR)
  Norfolk Southern derails 21 cars near Sweetwater Tennessee early Tuesday.
• FreightCar America will get NS rolling (Roanoke Times)
  Norfolk Southern awards FreightCar America contract to build 1600 new coal cars.

Friday, June 9

• Norfolk Southern Reports Record Coal Volumes in May (NS)
  NS handles record 17M tons of coal, coke, and iron ore in May, an increase of 7.9%.
• City wants trains to slow down (AP)
  Orangeburg SC officials want Norfolk Southern to lower train speed through town.

Tuesday, May 16

• Norfolk Southern Preparing for Sustained Growth (NS)
  CEO Wick Moorman tells shareholders that NS will maintain momentum of recent years.

Wednesday, May 10

• State commits $22 million for Norfolk Southern rail project (Virginian-Pilot)
  Virginia to support $251M Heartland Corridor project to raise 28 tunnels for intermodal.
• Train derails in Matewan (Appalachian News-Express)
  Norfolk Southern derails six cars in West Virginia on Thursday.

Wednesday, May 3

• Crews Start Removing Derailed Train Cars (KDKA)
  Norfolk Southern derails 29 cars Tuesday night on Pittsburgh to Chicago route.
• KC Southern, Norfolk Southern complete joint venture (Business Journal)
  Joint venture to increase capacity and improve service on Meridian to Shreveport route.

Sunday, April 30

• Norfolk Southern Reports Record Revenues; Net Income Increases 57% (NSC)
  Revenue and income rise 17% and 57%, respectively; operating ratio improves to 76.1%.
• Dozen boxcars jump the track in Plains Twp. (Times-Tribune)
  Norfolk Southern train derails in northeastern Pennsylvania early Friday morning.

Tuesday, April 25

• Norfolk Southern To Adjust Fuel Surcharge (NS)
  NS modified fuel surcharge for local and joint-line non-intermodal traffic.
• Norfolk Southern: Worth the Trip (Fool.com)
  Improved margins, pricing power, and strong demand give NS investment appeal.

Friday, April 21

• Trains rolling again in Goshen (South Bend Tribune)
  Norfolk Southern resumes service after an 8-car derailment in Goshen, Indiana.

Sunday, April 16

• Meridian Speedway Clears Last Hurdle (AP)
  STB approves Norfolk Southern and Kansas City Southern joint venture.

Friday, April 7

• Amtrak Crescent Service to be Restored on April 3, 2006 (Amtrak)
  Service restored on full NYC - New Orleans route following Norfolk Southern trackwork.

Friday, March 31

• Norfolk Southern Names Two to Senior-Level Positions (NS)
  NS names new SVP Financial Planning and VP Law.

Sunday, March 26

• Norfolk Southern executives are riding high in compensation (Virginian-Pilot)
  Recently retired chairman received $14.5 million 2005, up 26% from 2004.
• Investigation of freight train derailment continues (AP)
  Norfolk Southern derails five cars in Augusta County, Virginia.

Sunday, March 19

• Norfolk Southern, other railroads will slow the hiring train (Virginian-Pilot)
  NS, BNSF, and UP say their rates of hiring will decrease in 2006.

Tuesday/Wednesday, March 7-8

• National Coal Corp. Purchases 42-Mile Rail Line from Norfolk Southern (NCC)
  NS sells Oneida to Devonia, Tennessee line for nearly $2 million.

Tuesday/Wednesday, February 28-March 1

• Strong Economy Feeds Industrial Development on Norfolk Southern (NS)
  NS participated in the location of 78 new industries along its rail lines in 2005.

Monday/Tuesday, February 20-21

• Interview: David Goode's track record (Virginian-Pilot)
  Recently retired Norfolk Southern chief David Goode reflects on 40 years of railroading.

Wednesday/Thursday, February 15-16

• Rail project to cut miles to Midwest due by 2009 (Virginian-Pilot)
  Norfolk Southern's $311 million Heartland Corridor to cut 225 miles, increase capacity.
• Norfolk Southern sees mixed coal, autos outlook in '06 (Reuters)
  NS expects rising competition and pressure from falling housing starts and auto production.

Monday, February 13

• Wreck causes fire, no injuries (Roanoke Times)
  Norfolk Southern freight train derails Friday in Virginia.

Monday, February 6

• Working on the railroad (St. Louis Business Journal)
  Union Pacific, BNSF, and Norfolk Southern to add hundreds of jobs in St. Louis region.

Wednesday/Thursday, January 25-26

• Norfolk Southern Reports Record Income For Fourth Quarter and 2005 (NS)
  Income and revenue rise 29% and 16%, respectively in fourth quarter.

Monday/Tuesday, January 23-24

• Norfolk Southern Names Wick Moorman Chairman (NS)
  Wick Moorman to succeed David Goode as CEO of Norfolk Southern.

Saturday/Sunday, January 21-22

• NTSB: Misaligned switch may have caused train crash (Daily Home)
  Switch failure may be the cause of two Norfolk Southern trains colliding in Alabama.

Thursday/Friday, January 19-20

• Most Allowed Home After Ala. Train Mishap (AP)
  Evacuations end following Wednesday crash of two Norfolk Southern trains in Alabama.

Wednesday, January 11

• New track to be added (Jamestown News)
  North Carolina Railroad and Norfolk Southern to double-track High Point to Greensboro.

Monday, January 9

• Derailment cleanup continues (Indy Star)
  Seven cars of a Norfolk Southern freight derail in Alexandria, Indiana.

Friday, January 6

• Merrill Lynch ups price on railroads (Reuters)
  Analyst raises target price on BNSF, Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, and CSX stocks.
• Train wreck effects still felt a year later (Charlotte Observer)
  Residents of Graniteville South Carolina fear lingering effects for derailment.

Tuesday/Wednesday, December 27-28

• Trains rolling through city again (News-Record)
  Passenger and freight trains delayed after Norfolk Southern derailment in Greensboro, NC.

Friday/Saturday, December 23-24

• Train speeds up: Get to D.C. 10 minutes faster (The Hook)
  Amtrak will begin using faster Norfolk Southern track near Charlottesville, VA.
• Railroad worker honored for saving teen (UPI)
  Norfolk Southern freight supervisor honored for rescuing suicidal teenager from tracks.

Tuesday, December 13

• NS rings in its 175th anniversary (Roanoke Times)
  Norfolk Southern chairman rings opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange.

Sunday, December 11

• Norfolk Southern Announces Planned 2006 Capital Spending (NS)
  Strong demand drives need for $1.146 billion in capital spending in 2006.

Friday, December 9

• Railroad chief urges cooperation among cities (Virginian-Pilot)
  Norfolk Southern chairman says cities must cooperate to alleviate congestion.

Tuesday, December 6

• Norfolk Southern Announces New Train Technology (AP)
  NS to deploy locomotive computer system to improve fuel efficiency and safety.

Sunday, December 4

• Norfolk Southern, K.C. Southern in venture (Reuters)
  NS spends $300M for additional capacity on KCS's 320-mile Meridian Speedway.
• Norfolk Southern Museum Will Open December 5 (NS)
  NS will open company museum in Norfolk on Monday.

Thursday, December 1

• Rail Yard Poses Safety Concerns (WTVM)
  Columbus Georgia to study safety of Norfolk Southern yard.

Wednesday, November 30

• NTSB: Trains Hauling Gases Must Slow Down (AP)
  Following January crash in Graniteville SC, federal safety officials say trains carrying poisonous gasses must slow down in populated areas.

Sunday, November 27

• New rail-truck hub on track in Bethlehem (Morning Call)
  $14 million BethIntermodal terminal to provide access to Norfolk Southern.

Friday, November 25

• Freight trains collide in Momence (AP)
  Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern trains collide south of Chicago.

Wednesday, November 23

• Norfolk Southern Announces Stock Repurchase Plan (NS)
  NS board approves repurchase of 50 million shares through 2015.

Sunday, November 20

• Norfolk Southern: Building Steam (Kiplinger's)
  Railroad stocks continue to rise due to record demand and pricing power.
• With 80 trains a day rolling through city, disaster not unlikely (Plain Dealer)
  City of Cleveland wants Norfolk Southern to reroute hazardous cargo around city.

Thursday, November 17

• Human Error Said Cause of S.C. Train Crash (AP)
  Failure to realign a hand-operated switch caused Graniteville NS train crash.

Thursday, November 10

• Coal company works to reopen East Tennessee railroad line (AP)
  National Coal Corp to purchase 42-mile route from Norfolk Southern.

Tuesday, November 1

• Vindication of the "Robber Barons" (SitNews)
  Railroads' quick recovery to Hurricane Katrina did not fail New Orleans.

Wednesday, October 26

• Norfolk Southern Sets Third Quarter Revenue Records (NS)
  Quarterly earnings per share rise 28%, revenues 16%, over last year.

Monday, October 24

• Officials say findings may be months away (Toledo Blade)
  Norfolk Southern and NTSB investigating Friday's head-on collision.

Friday, October 21

• Two trains on same track collide in Wood County (Toledo Blade)
  Low-impact head-on crash near Toledo Ohio leaves 1 injured, derails rail cars.
  More info and photos: Two Trains Crash Head-On (WTOL)

Wednesday, October 12

• Norfolk Southern: Sale of rail property on fast track (Atlanta Business Chronicle)
  NS vacating downtown Atlanta offices including more than 1,200 employees.

Saturday, October 8

• Norfolk Southern CEO sees storms boosting Q3 costs (Reuters)
  Hurricanes results in higher expenses and capital spending for Norfolk Southern.

Tuesday, October 4

• Norfolk Southern Reopens New Orleans Intermodal Terminal (NS)
  NS reopens New Orleans terminal closed since Hurricane Katrina.

Thursday, September 29

• Norfolk Southern Names Wick Moorman CEO (NS)
  Moorman to succeed David R. Goode as chief executive officer, effective Nov 1.

Wednesday, September 21

• Norfolk Southern Announces Train Control Initiative (NS)
  NS is developing an Optimized Train Control (OTC) system to improve safety.

Tuesday, September 20

• Rails still reel from Katrina (Fleet Owner)
  CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific continue restoration efforts along Gulf Coast.

Wednesday, September 14

• County To Consider Railroad’s Rerouting (Daily News Record)
  Proposal would reroute 3.1 miles of Norfolk Southern track out of Harrisonburg, VA.

Tuesday, September 13

• Norfolk Southern Restores Rail Service to New Orleans (NS)
  NS repairs 5.8-mile bridge and operates first train into New Orleans since storm.
• Million Dollar Investment Expands Bulk Terminal In Pittsburgh (NS)
  Pittsburgh bulk transfer facility receives more than a million dollars in upgrades.

Friday, September 9

• Rail board meets for first time (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  Advisory group to set spending priorities for Virginia's first-ever dedicated rail fund.

Wednesday, September 7

• Norfolk Southern Train Delivers Hazardous Materials Safety Message
  Special train will visit five northeastern cities to deliver community awareness message.
• Norfolk Southern Supports Hurricane Recovery Efforts
  NS provides $1 million for community recovery efforts and matches employee donations.

Thursday, September 1

• Amtrak planning evacuations for New Orleans residents (Clarion-Ledger)
  Stranded residents may be evacuated by rail to the west and north of New Orleans.
• Railroads, grain elevators wait in Katrina's aftermath (AP)
  More than half of US grain exports go through New Orleans where shipping terminals remain closed; it remains unknown whether railroads can pick up the added load.

Wednesday, August 31

• Railroads hit by Katrina restore limited service (Reuters)
  Freight railroads begin restoring service to areas hit by Hurricane Katrina.
• Norfolk Southern Post-Katrina Operations Returning To Normal (NS)
  Rail operations in Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi are returning to normal.

Tuesday, August 23

• Post-spill screenings start in Graniteville (AP)
  Public health department begins screenings following a January chlorine tanker spill.

Thursday, August 11

• Cause of train crash determined (Herald-Mail)
  Loram Rail Grinder was traveling too fast to stop in an April Norfolk Southern collision.

Wednesday, August 10

• Big spending ahead for link in rail line (Charleston Daily Mail)
  Federal bill includes $90 million to improve Norfolk Southern line in West Virginia.

Monday, August 8

• Toledo Plans to Sue Norfolk Southern Railroad (WTOL)
  A year after a deadly accident in east Toledo, the city plans to sue Norfolk Southern.

Wednesday, August 3

• Norfolk Southern on Track for Upgrade (Roanoke Times)
  NS receives federal funds to upgrade main line between Roanoke and Columbus.

Tuesday, August 2

• Freight train derails (The Daily Item)
  20 cars of a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Riverside PA on Monday.

Friday/Saturday, July 29-30

• Weekend deadline approaches for Norfolk Southern settlement (WIS TV)
  Graniteville residents decide whether to sue Norfolk Southern or join a settlement.

Thursday, July 28

• Norfolk Southern Reports Record Coal Volumes in Second Quarter (NSC)
  NS handled a record 45.7 million tons of coal in the second quarter of 2005.

Wednesday, July 27

• Norfolk Southern Reports Record Quarter (NS)
  Quarterly profit doubled due to one-time gains, strong demand, and improved productivity.

Friday, June 24

• Norfolk Southern Reaches Settlements in Rate Cases (Norfolk Southern)
  NS reaches settlements with Duke Energy and Carolina Power & Light.

Tuesday, June 7

• Clarksburg's first train to carry coal to power plant (Leader Times)
  Norfolk Southern will ship coal via a new 16-mile route in western Pennsylvania.
• Ground broken for rail line (Tribune-Review)
  New NS route will deliver coal to an electric plant in western Pennsylvania.

Tuesday, May 31

• Federal judge approves train-wreck settlement (AP)
  Judge approves class action settlement between Norfolk Southern and evacuated residents.

Friday, May 27

• Attorney objects to Graniteville class-action settlement (AP)
  Objection relates to the payout amount of a proposed settlement between NS and residents.
• Rail project on track (Brunswick News)
  1.4 mile spur to connect Norfolk Southern and CSX lines and greatly reduce ship times.

Thursday, May 26

• RailPower announces Norfolk Southern as Final Class 1 to trial The Green Goat
  NS will trial a Green Goat Series hybrid locomotive in August.

Wednesday, May 25

• Graniteville train wreck settlement terms filed (AP)
  Norfolk Southern would pay for evacuations, damage, and lost wages under settlement.

Thursday, May 19

• Norfolk Southern Exhibit Car Visiting 18 Communities (NS Corp)
  Exhibit Car will tour the company’s rail network from New York to Georgia in 2005.
• NS Employee Wins Hammond Award (NS Corp)
  NS conductor is winner of the Harold F. Hammond Award for railroad safety for 2004.

Saturday/Sunday, May 14-15

• Competing for trains (Daily Press)
  Virginia farm industry leaders are worried they can't get the attention of the railroads.

Friday, May 13

• At 175, Norfolk Southern Runs Strong, Goode Tells Shareholders (NS)
  Norfolk Southern marks its 175th anniversary as a company that has stood the test of time.

Tuesday, May 10

• Lawmaker wants answers on rail (Daily Herald)
  State officials are working with Norfolk Southern on Atlanta, GA commuter rail plan.
• Residents sound off on train whistles (Morning Journal)
  Vermilion, Ohio seeks "quiet zone" for neighborhood Norfolk Southern train crossings.

Wednesday, May 4

• Train derails North of Valdosta (WALB)
  14 cars of a Norfolk Southern soybean train derailed north of Valdosta, Georgia.
• Railroad to pay cost of damage in spill (AP)
  NS will pay residents and business owners who had property damaged in Graniteville, SC.

Wednesday, April 27

• Norfolk Southern Reports Record Revenues; Net Income Increases 23 Percent
  Earnings increased 23 percent from last year on robust volume and strong revenue growth.

Tuesday, April 26

• Norfolk Southern adding locomotives (Daily Press)
  NS plans to acquire 50 more new locomotives than initially planned.
• N.C. train derailment disrupts Amtrak schedule (AP)
  Nearly two dozen cars in a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed north of Charlotte.

Thursday, April 21

• Graniteville man's death blamed on chlorine train wreck (AP)
  A Norfolk Southern accident four months ago is blamed for a 51-year-old's death in SC.

Thursday, April 14

• J.P. Morgan cuts rail stocks to neutral (MarketWatch)
  Railroad stocks continue a week-long fall following JP Morgan downgrades.

Wednesday, April 13

• 5 railroad stocks rolling along (CNBC)
  Economic growth and high fuel prices continue to benefit railroad profits.

Saturday/Sunday, April 9-10

• Railroad crew finds small bomb under tracks (The Gleaner)
  A Norfolk Southern maintenance crew discovered a bomb planted beneath the tracks east of Fairfield, Illinois, Friday afternoon. "The fuse had been lit, but apparently burned out with about six inches left" said Wayne County Sheriff Sonny McCulley. McCulley said the device was apparently filled with black powder and had been armed with bolts and nails. "It was clearly intended to be an anti-personnel device, but was powerful enough that it would have likely damaged the rails had it exploded," McCulley said.

Friday, April 8

• Wall Street sees rail stocks still chugging ahead (Reuters)
  Railroad stocks still have steam left for further gains despite their recent run-up.

Tuesday, April 5

• Norfolk Southern adding locomotives (Daily Press)
  NS plans to acquire 50 more new locomotives than initially planned.

Monday, March 28

• CN Rail, Norfolk Southern in new routing pact (Reuters)
  Canadian National and Norfolk Southern agree to streamline exchanges at major gateways.