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Union Pacific EVP Whited sells $855,400 in company stock
(Source: Market Beat, July 7, 2020) NEW YORK — Union Pacific Co. EVP Elizabeth F. Whited sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 6. The shares were sold at an average price of $171.08, for a total value of $855,400.00. Full story: Market Beat Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Read MoreRemarks of Senator John F. Kennedy at Weyerhauser Lumber Company, Eugene, Oregon May 17, 1960.
So when I opened my email this morning I was reminded of an amazing speech that President Kennedy made while still a Senator on the campaign trail in Eugene, Oregon in 1960. In these times that our country is going through sometimes, you have to look back at history to see where we have been…
Read MoreFederal agencies, rail unions team up on safety research
(Source: Freight Waves, July 6, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Researchers at federal agencies are working with the railroad unions to understand how railroaders best receive information on safety practices. Full story: Freight Waves Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Read MorePutting the brakes on brakes
(Source: Freight Waves, July 5, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Congress’ infrastructure bill is no stranger to controversial issues, including train crew sizes, the prospect of shipping liquefied natural gas via rail, and government studies on precision scheduled railroading and demurrage and accessorial charges. Full story: Freight Waves Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Read MoreDakota Access pipeline shutdown may revive oil by rail industry
(Source: Reuters, July 6, 2020) NEW YORK — Companies that transport oil by rail are prepping for a business surge after a federal judge ordered the largest crude pipeline out of North Dakota to shut within a month, market sources said on Monday. Full story: Reuters Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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