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- Class I's prepare for Isaac along Gulf Coast
The Gulf Coast could get up to 12 inches of rain and be battered by winds when Tropical Storm Isaac hits, and the Class I railroads are making preparations. CSX, Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific and Kansas City Southern are moving shipments via alternate routes where they can. They are also keeping customers updated on routing and preparations via their websites. ProgressiveRailroading.com
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- KCS: SDPI expansion is valuable for diverse supplier network
Kansas City Southern's recent expansion of its U.S. Supplier Diversity Program Initiative shows the Class I's commitment to a diverse supply network. "A diverse supply base is an important part of the procurement process," KCS officials said. "The purchasing group works with all business units and suppliers across the U.S. and Mexico to establish the best value for KCS." ProgressiveRailroading.com
(8/27)
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- U.S. freight policy to strengthen transportation for economic growth
To stimulate U.S. economic growth, the Freight Policy Council is charged with formulating a national freight policy for the enhanced transportation of goods by different modes, including rail, according to the Transportation Department. "Creation of a high-level, multimodal Freight Policy Council will go far in ensuring MAP-21's freight provisions increase efficiency across all modes of the national freight network," said Mortimer Downey, Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors chair. StreetsBlog.org/Washington, D.C.
(8/27)
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- BNSF prepares for coal's resurgence
BNSF’s Alliance Terminal in Alliance, Neb., is the Class I's "major unit coal train central processing yard." This piece by William Vantuono explains what goes on at the yard and how BNSF is working to make it even better. RailwayAge.com
(8/27)
- TVA to install $1B pollution-control upgrades for Tenn. coal plant
A $1 billion emissions-reduction plan will be implemented at the Gallatin Fossil Plant in central Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority. The coal plant's upgrades will help it meet the Environmental Protection Agency's emission standards, TVA said. About 90% to 95% of sulfur dioxide emissions will be removed, said Larry Nathan of TVA's generation construction unit. Nitrogen oxide levels will also be reduced. United Press International
(8/27)
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