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Class I railroads’ chemical carload growth continues amid economic uncertainty: Analysis

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CHICAGO — U.S. Class I railroads continue hauling more chemicals than before, an area of growth even though higher interest rates are raising fears that the U.S. economy could begin contracting. Railroads’ diverse chemicals portfolio supports manufacturing, automotive, energy, and a hodgepodge of other industries, indicative that growth within this carload segment is generally a […]

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MBTA needs an additional $1 billion for Orange, Red line improvements

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BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority needs another $1 billion to complete infrastructure improvements on its rapid-transit Orange and Red lines, the Boston Herald reports. That’s beyond the $1.6 billion already budgeted in its capital investment plan. While the agency recently completed a 30-day shutdown of the Orange Line to address pressing maintenance needs, […]

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Hamilton, Ohio, station move could come in November

HAMILTON, Ohio — Relocation of the CSX train station in Hamilton, Ohio, which dates to the 1850s, could come as soon as November, reports the Journal-News of Middletown, Ohio. There have been several delays in moving the station, which actually consists of two buildings, one a single-story structure and the other of two stories. At […]

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CSX makes $200,000 donation to hurricane relief

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Transportation will contribute $200,000 to support Hurricane Ian relief and recovery efforts in Florida and South Carolina, the company announced Friday. “CSX cares deeply about the communities where we operate and our thoughts are with all those in Florida and South Carolina that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian,” CSX CEO […]

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