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1401. Houston government blasts the UP.

Author

Morris, Gregory DL

Subjects
*RAILROAD design & construction
Abstract

Focuses on the call of Houston government for federal intervention of the joint operations of Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. Immediate concerns of local officials; Amount spent by UP on infrastructure improvements in the Houston area.

Published
1998

1402. UP, BNSF plan regional operations.

Author

Morris, Gregory DL

Subjects
*RAILROAD freight service
Abstract

Focuses on the regional operation plans of Union Pacific Railroad and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF). Details on the railroad shipping program; Other components of the program; Involvement of the Surface Transportation Board in the program.

Published
1998

1403. UP's train dispatch plan for Houston.

Subjects
*RAILROAD freight service
Abstract

Announces a joint dispatching agreement by the Union Pacific (UP) with the Burlington North Sante Fe (BNSF). Details on the operational review faced by UP; Place where the joint dispatching will be based; Groups responsible for the dispatch of the Houston-New Orleans railroad cargo line.

Published
1998

1404. UP reduces Gridlock; BNSF, CSX take notes.

Author

Morris, Gregory DL

Subjects
UNION Pacific Railroad Co. Inc., BNSF Railway
Abstract

Reports on the reactions of the chemical and polymer shippers in the United States Gulf on the announcements by the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) that operations had returned to normal except on the Houston-to-New Orleans corridor. Report of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), competitor of UP, citing service problems on the UP as a factor in its lower net income; Actions taken by CSX Transportation to prevent a repeat of the congestion problem.

Published
1998

1405. Railroads: On track by March.

Author

Morris, Gregory DL

Subjects
*TRAFFIC congestion
Abstract

Announces cleared railroad congestion on the Gulf Coast by the second-quarter of 1998 according to executives of Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF). Cause of the recovery; Motions filed by BNSF with the US Surface Transportation Board.

Published
1998

1406. Railroad mess persists.

Subjects
JOINT use of railroad facilities
Abstract

Reports that Union Pacific Railroad and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. have agreed to more fully share rail facilities between Houston, Texas, and New Orleans, Louisiana. Efforts to eliminate traffic problems in the corridor; Skepticism of chemical shippers about any short-term relief.

Published
1998

1407. Havre faces effects of Burlington Northern cuts.

Author

Harrigan, Jahnelle

Subjects
ECONOMIC history, EMPLOYEES
Abstract

Reports on the preparations made by the city of Havre, Montana to meet the August 1992 workforce reduction announced by Burlington Northern (BN) Railroad. Offer of employee transfers to other areas; Havre's dependence on BN as its largest employer; Diversity in the city's economy; Efforts to develop Havre's tourism industry.

Published
1992

1408. Morgan and Chemical win railroad loan.

Subjects
FINANCE
Abstract

Reports that J.P. Morgan & Co. and Chemical Banking Corp. have won the mandate to lead a loan facility for Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Pacific Corp.

Published
1995

1409. Rail Switching Services, Inc.-- Operation Exemption--Pemiscot County Port Authority.

Author

Herzig, Jeffrey

Subjects
UNITED States. Surface Transportation Board, BNSF Railway, RAIL Switching Services Inc.
Abstract

The article reports on a notice issued by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board regarding a petition filed by Rail Switching Services Inc. seeking an exemption in a case related to operation of a rail line owned by BNSF Railway.

Published
2012

1410. ABE Fairmont, LLC--Acquisition and Operation Exemption--BNSF Railway Company.

Author

Gardner, Derrick A.

Subjects
UNITED States. Surface Transportation Board, BNSF Railway, ABE Fairmont LLC
Abstract

The article reports on a notice issued by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board regarding a petition filed by ABE Fairmont LLC seeking an exemption in a case related to acquisition of a rail line in Fillmore County, Nebraska, from BNSF Railway.

Published
2012

1411. BNSF Railway Company--Acquisition and Operation Exemption--Nebraska Northeastern Railway Company.

Author

Herzig, Jeffrey

Subjects
GOVERNMENT ownership of railroads
Abstract

The article informs about a notice of exemption issued by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board regarding grant of an exemption to BNSF Railway for acquisition and operation of freight service at a rail line in Nebraska, currently owned by rail line owned by Nebraska Northeastern Railway Co.

Published
2012

1413. BNSF Railway Company-- Abandonment Exemption--in McKinley County, N.M.

Author

Gardner, Derrick A.

Subjects
RAILROADS, GOVERNMENT agencies, ADMINISTRATIVE procedure, DELEGATED legislation
Abstract

The article presents information on a notice issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding exemption of BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) to abandon 5.11 miles of rail line in McKinley County, New Mexico. It informs that the exemptions will be effective on October 19, 2012. It further informs that BNSF has filed a environmental and historic report to addresses the effects of abandonment on the environment andhistoric resources.

Published
2012

1414. BNSF Railway Company--Trackage Rights Exemption--Northern Lines Railway, Inc.

Author

Herzig, Jeffrey

Subjects
NORTHERN Lines Railway Inc., BNSF Railway, UNITED States. Surface Transportation Board
Abstract

The article presents a notice from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board regarding the trackage rights given by Northern Lines Railway Inc. to BNSF Railway Co.

Published
2012

1415. Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Oregon Slough, Hayden Island, OR.

Author

Overton, Randall D.

Subjects
RAILROAD bridge maintenance & repair, RAILROAD signals
Abstract

The article presents information on a notice issued by the U.S. Coast Guard of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding temporary deviation of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Bridge across Oregon Slough at Hayden Island, Oregon. This notice has been issued for maintenance of the train signaling system. This diversion will be effective on April 30, 2012.

Published
2012

1416. BNSF Railway Company-- Abandonment Exemption--in Oklahoma County, OK.

Author

White, Raina S.

Subjects
PETITIONS, EXEMPTION (Law), RAILROADS, PUBLIC opinion
Abstract

The article presents information on a petition filed by BNSF Railway Co. with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) of the U.S. Department of Transportation in order to make a request for a law exemption to abandon a 1.22-mile line of railroad between milepost 541.69 and milepost 542.91. The exemption will be requested as per the Code of Federal Regulations. The public comments have been invited by the STB till April 24, 2012 regarding the request.

Published
2012

1417. BNSF Railway Company-- Abandonment Exemption--in Page and Fremont Counties, Iowa.

Author

Herzig, Jeffrey

Subjects
PETITIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL impact statements, PUBLIC opinion
Abstract

The article presents information on a petition filed by BNSF Railway Co. with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to abandon a 5.95 mile rail line. This abandoned rail line can be used for public use. Information on an environmental impact statement prepared by the Board's Office of Environmental Analysis is presented. The STB is soliciting public comments on this petition within 30 days of its service.

Published
2012

1418. Western Coal Traffic League--Petition for Declaratory Order.

Author

Pope-Matheson, Andrea

Subjects
UNITED States. Surface Transportation Board, BERKSHIRE Hathaway Inc., BNSF Railway
Abstract

The article announces the declaratory order proceeding initiated by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board for the price paid by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to acquire BNSF Railway.

Published
2011

1419. In Courts Across the Country, Railroad Company Mishandled Evidence in Collision and Injury Cases.

Author

Wang, Marian

Subjects
RAILROAD accidents, CRIMINAL evidence
Abstract

The article reports the imposition of charges on Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. by Minnesota courts for mishandling evidences in railroad accidents and injury cases. The company has been fined 4.2 million dollar earlier for destroying and misplacing evidence in a lawsuit filed for a wrongful death caused by a collision in 2003. The courts condemn the company as they had expected it to help in the investigation of railroad accidents.

Published
2010

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