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The Motley Fool January 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	More Workin' Needed on This Railroad Union Pacific is still the worst-run major railroad, but improvement could lead to outperformance in its stock.
The Motley Fool July 21, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Union Pacific Along for the Ride A very strong market for rail transport has improved the fortunes of even this low-quality player. But it has a way to go before the stock is a keeper.
The Motley Fool January 31, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian Pacific Closes Out the Quarter Although business is getting better at the railroad, the stock reflects that already.
The Motley Fool July 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	A Low Bar Boosts Union Pacific So long as rail operators like Union Pacific can push through better pricing and continue to make operating improvements, good earnings should continue rolling down the track. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	The Pricing Is Right for CSX Volume growth was non-existent, but strong pricing and operating efficiencies boosted results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	A More Efficient Canadian Pacific Significant improvements in operating efficiency bode well for profits. Is this is the beginning of a new age for railroad profitability, or is it just the top of the cyclical mountain?
The Motley Fool April 26, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Norfolk Southern Brings It Home The last Class 1 railroad reports its earnings this quarter. Reported revenue rose 17% this quarter as the company coupled a 5% increase in volume (as measured by carloads) with a nearly 12% improvement in pricing and mix.
The Motley Fool July 19, 2007 Toby Shute	CSX Steams Ahead CSX's strong pricing policy continues to keep this Class 1 railroad on track.
The Motley Fool March 23, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Iron Horses Keep Galloping Union Pacific's quarterly guidance suggests that conditions remain good on the rails.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Will CSX Stay on the Rails? Weak volume and operational statistics at the railroad operator are ample cause for concern. With the market already pricing better times into the stock, where's the margin of safety?
The Motley Fool October 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	No Sleepers at Burlington Northern Strong demand for rail transit has translated into a strong operating environment for this leading hauler. Times are good right now for the rails and there may yet be money to be made in the stocks, but the cash flow picture suggests that long-term appreciation may be more limited.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Burlington Northern Barrels Ahead Another Class 1 railroad delivers strong results. Investors, take note.
CFO January 1, 2009 Edward Teach	"We Are the Green Solution" What's a few billion dollars spent on infrastructure when your vehicles get more than 700 mpg? An interview with Robert M. Knight Jr., EVP and CFO, Union Pacific Corp.
The Motley Fool April 13, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Union Pacific Jumps Tracks The company is understaffed and struggling to meet demand.
The Motley Fool October 13, 2010 Christopher Barker	CSX: A Tough Act to Follow CSX sets a lofty bar for an industry that thrives on efficiency.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2009 Christopher Barker	Runaway Freight Train Finds Level Tracks Demand stabilization is a most welcome development in the rail freight sector, but a long, hard path still awaits these operators.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian National Losing Steam Canadian National Railway has had a great run, but are investors at the end of the line?
The Motley Fool October 24, 2007 Toby Shute	Shake, Rattle, and Rail Burlington Northern faces a shaky economy, but doesn't look too rattled. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 21, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian National Suffers a Loon Bite The risks at Canadian National are pretty much the same as for the other Class 1 rail operators -- namely, that economic growth slows and the railroad companies see a reduction in demand (in terms of carload) and/or less pricing power.
The Motley Fool July 28, 2011 Debarati Bose	1 Stock That Proves the U.S. Is Recovering Do Union Pacific's outstanding second-quarter results make it a worthwhile buy?
The Motley Fool January 21, 2011 Christopher Barker	Union Pacific Gathers Momentum The latest bellwether to report signals encouraging signs of growth.
The Motley Fool November 26, 2010 Palash R. Ghosh	Railway Stocks on Track for Long-Term Growth Buffett's buy created some interest, but the industry remains underfollowed -- and undervalued.
The Motley Fool April 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian National Stays On Track Things are still going gangbusters for this operationally superior railroad, but investors should look for a greater discount on these shares before buying.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Full Steam Ahead for Profits Railroad giant, Burlington Northern produces an impressive second quarter. Analysts are expecting the company to earn $2.49 this year -- a multiple of 14 times earnings.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Burlington Northern Steams Ahead Better pricing and efficiency spells strong profits for the country's largest railroad. This stock is within 10% of its high and up nearly 50% over the past year.
The Motley Fool November 29, 2011	A Brief History of Union Pacific's Returns Union Pacific's P/E ratio has stayed in a fairly tight range over the last 10 years.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Getting Railroaded by CSX Unprecedented strength is running the skeptics off the tracks. While the stock may not be a bargain by usual methods, one can't deny that the company is doing better. The sector is hot and investors still want to own these shares.
The Motley Fool April 16, 2008 Toby Shute	This Rail's Anything but Frail Corn, coal, and other commodities fuel rail operator CSX's strong results.
The Motley Fool September 6, 2007 Toby Shute	Canadian Pacific Buys Like Buffett The Canadian railroad company has acquired Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern, the largest American regional railroad operator, in order to better access the bustling Midwestern coal, ethanol, and agricultural markets.
The Motley Fool July 14, 2004 Brian Gorman	Burlington Northern on Track Burlington Northern railroad foresees earnings growth of 15% to 20% for the second quarter and full year.
The Motley Fool July 31, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian Pacific Brings Up the Rear Canadian Pacific has a pretty respectable operating ratio and the company is making good progress on velocity and dwell-times, and those are critical in boosting returns on capital. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 21, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Union Pacific Rolls On The largest U.S. railroad is a slow and steady locomotive.
The Motley Fool January 20, 2012 Christopher Barker	Union Pacific Rips Up the Rails Led by Union Pacific, North American railroads continue to deliver.
The Motley Fool April 18, 2011 Jacob Roche	How to Play the Coming Boom in Everything The 19th century called, and it wants its opportunity back.
The Motley Fool April 29, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	CP's Nice Ride on the Rails Canadian Pacific Railways profits from increased coal demand and grain production. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 27, 2011 Christopher Barker	Canadian National Railway Is Ready to Rumble With able competitors steaming forward, Canadian National laces up.
The Motley Fool October 27, 2009 Christopher Barker	Steep Grades Ahead for Railroads After signs of stabilization, reality sets in for a difficult recovery.
The Motley Fool July 14, 2010 Christopher Barker	CSX Floats Upon Frictionless Rails Despite a smooth ride for rails, the broader economy may not hitch a ride.
The Motley Fool October 29, 2010 Christopher Barker	Heavy Lifting From the Heavy Haulers Identifying the future outperformer from a pack of close railroad rivals can be good fun.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Good Days for Canadian Pacific CP is another well-run railroad benefiting from tight capacity and increasing demand and certainly worthy of consideration for those looking to invest in the sector.
The Motley Fool January 29, 2010 Christopher Barker	Dining on Buffett's Leftovers There's at least one tasty company still left in the railroad sector.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Old Dominion Hauls Cash Sooner or later, the good times will pass. Economic growth isn't permanent, and though Old Dominion would continue to gain share even in a tough market, these are golden days. Investors, take note.
BusinessWeek July 24, 2006 Christopher Palmeri	Serving Two (Station) Masters More spending may assuage Burlington Northern's customers, but not Wall Street.
The Motley Fool July 21, 2011 Eric Dutram	Thursday's ETF to Watch: Dow Jones Transportation Average Index Fund Union Pacific reports earnings today.
The Motley Fool May 2, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Can Genesee & Wyoming Juice Its Caboose? This is a likable short-line operator, but organic volume growth is an issue for investors.
The Motley Fool July 29, 2010 Christopher Barker	Wild Horses Drag the Freight Away With all the captive energy of the horses in the company logo, Norfolk Southern dragged 22% more freight across its tracks than it had in the prior-year period. The resulting 31% boost to operating revenue is accompanied by an even more impressive 58% surge in earnings per share.
The Motley Fool August 30, 2011 Rex Moore	2 Positive Signs for Union Pacific Union Pacific appears to be in good shape in terms of the intangible assets ratio and tangible book value.
The Motley Fool January 23, 2009 Christopher Barker	Get a Better Deal Than Buffett According to a recent filing, Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has purchased another 4.36 million shares of rail carrier Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Can you get a better deal than he did?
The Motley Fool February 28, 2011 Michael Olsen	RailAmerica Picks Up Steam This midnight train is moving fast. Shares moved 10% higher following the company's fourth-quarter earnings release.
The Motley Fool October 22, 2008 Christopher Barker	Railroads Go 2-for-2 With Grand Slam Profits Norfolk Southern continues to make way against economic headwinds.