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From Manitoba to British Columbia, Canada's competitive advantages through the Gateway are deepening Canada's ties throughout the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region, Minister says OTTAWA, July 20, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today successfully concluded two weeks of consultations held throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia on Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway and the Government...
OMAHA, Neb., July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2012 second quarter net income of $1 billion, or $2.10 per diluted share, compared to $785 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, in the second quarter 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO) "We're clearly delivering on the strength of our diverse franchise," said Jack Koraleski, Union Pacific chief executive officer. "Volume growth across many...
WAHPETON, N.D., July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 577-mile Red River Valley & Western Railroad Company (www.rrvw.net) will mark its 25th anniversary July 19. RRV&W is a short-line railroad that provides local rail freight service to mostly rural North Dakota communities formerly served by the Burlington Northern, now BNSF Railway. Since beginning freight operations in 1987, annual volume has increased 141 per cent to 55,600 carloads last year. During this time, RRV&W has...
CALGARY, July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) will release its second-quarter financial and operating results at 7:30 a.m. Eastern time (5:30 a.m. Mountain time) on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. CP's conference call with analysts is now scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (11:00 a.m. Mountain time) on July 25, 2012. CONFERENCE CALL ACCESS Toronto participants dial in number: (647) 427-7450 Operator assisted toll free dial in number:...
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Game Commission today announced that GPS-enabled applications, or "apps" as they are commonly referred to, are available to provide outdoor enthusiasts easy access to a host of information about all State Game Lands. The app can be downloaded for most mobile devices through links on the Game Commission's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us). The app was developed by Gogal Publishing, of Warrington, Bucks County,...
WILMERDING, Pa., July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) has completed the acquisition of Tec Tran Corp. and its affiliates, the only U.S.-owned manufacturer of hydraulic braking systems for transit cars. Based in North Carolina and founded more than 30 years ago, Tec Tran has annual sales of about $10 million. Wabtec expects the transaction to be accretive in the first year. Tec Tran designs and manufactures hydraulic braking systems and related components,...
WILMERDING, Pa., July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) today announced that it will report 2012 second quarter results before the U.S. financial markets open on Tuesday, July 24. The company will conduct a conference call to discuss those results with analysts and investors at 10 a.m. the same day. To listen to the call via webcast, please go to www.wabtec.com and click on the "Investor Relations" and "Webcasts" tabs of the site. An audio replay of the call...
OMAHA, Neb., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation's (NYSE: UNP) second quarter 2012 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet or via teleconference on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO) What: Union Pacific Corporation's Second Quarter 2012 Earnings Release When:...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, the Board of Directors of CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) approved a $0.14 per share quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on September 14, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2012. CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is one of the nation's leading transportation companies, providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services....
Freight and Passenger Railroads, Rail Supply Companies Team with White House Joining Forces Initiative WASHINGTON, July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In collaboration with various sectors of the rail industry, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) today announced that the nation's major freight, intercity passenger, commuter railroads and rail supply companies expect to hire more than 5000 veterans in 2012. The rail industry's commitment is part of the White House...
