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The Motley Fool April 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Union Pacific Full of Steam Very strong pricing and operational improvements lead to a great quarter. Investors, take note.
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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 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 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 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 20, 2012 Christopher Barker	Union Pacific Rips Up the Rails Led by Union Pacific, North American railroads continue to deliver.
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.
BusinessWeek May 12, 2011 Mark Clothier	Warren Buffett's Ride on the Rails Is Paying Off During the recession, Warren Buffett bet more than $26 billion on a revival in railroads. A year later, business is gathering momentum.
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2006 Matt Hudgins	Railroad Renaissance The surging flow of imports to U.S. consumers is fueling a boom in the century-old railroad industry, and savvy real estate investors are already laying tracks for growth along newly flourishing supply routes.
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 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?
CIO September 11, 2008 Stephanie Overby	How IT is Helping the Railroad Industry Improve Efficiency and Service Railroads are poised for a comeback, thanks to rising fuel prices. IT provides the linchpin for a shipping model that integrates ships, trucks and trains.
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 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 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 April 25, 2006 Bobby Shethia	Norfolk Southern: Worth the Trip Its technology, strong service, and operating margins make this railroad the way to go for investors looking for market leaders in cyclical industries.
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 April 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Burlington Northern Barrels Ahead Another Class 1 railroad delivers strong results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 2, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Genesee & Wyoming Chugs Along Despite strong freight results, operating expenses and Australian results need to get back on track for this regional short line operator.
Inc. November 2005 Darren Dahl	Railroads Buckling Under Record Traffic Amid rising fuel prices, more companies are turning to railroads as a cheaper way to transport goods. The surge in freight is so pronounced that it threatens to create a capacity crunch.
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 April 5, 2011 Sean Williams	This Is the Sector to Own as Fuel Prices Rise No joke, this sector could be your saving grace as fuel prices rise. Railroad companies use far less fuel than a standard diesel truck
The Motley Fool July 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	J.B. Hunt Not Far From a Value This diversified trucker continues to invest heavily in new equipment. Investors, take note.
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.
BusinessWeek July 24, 2006 Christopher Palmeri	Serving Two (Station) Masters More spending may assuage Burlington Northern's customers, but not Wall Street.
IndustryWeek July 1, 2008 David Blanchard	Transportation Outlook: Back to the Rails Manufacturers are finding price relief by shipping more products via the railroads.
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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 August 4, 2011 Neha Chamaria	Norfolk Southern's Northbound Numbers Railroad company posts a strong quarter.
IndustryWeek July 20, 2011 David Blanchard	Recovery Not Reaching Supply Chain Yet ' Weak growth' is about the best we can expect through the end of 2011.
The Motley Fool October 19, 2011 Neha Chamaria	What Should Be Your Next Move on This Company? Is JB Hunt's strong bottom line growth suggesting its time to watch the company?
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 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 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.
BusinessWeek May 31, 2004 Gene G. Marcial	Union Pacific Opens The Throttle Even with freight demand up and train capacity scarce, analysts see no early end to Union Pacific's earnings and stock price woes.
The Motley Fool July 8, 2011 Aimee Duffy	Railroads Mount a Comeback The recent resurgence of automobile companies is great news for the railroad stocks.
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 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 December 14, 2009 Stephen Mauzy	Trucking Keeps On ... Well, You Know As the economy improves, so will trucking stocks.
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.
BusinessWeek October 17, 2005	Canadian National: The Making Of A Track Star Canadian National Railway Co.'s chief talks about why the railway is the industry's most profitable.
IndustryWeek August 17, 2011	No Transportation Relief in Sight Changes within the transportation industry are reducing the number of affordable options for manufacturers.
IndustryWeek May 1, 2003 Patricia Panchak	Stuck In The Slow Lane Manufacturers have implemented technology and new processes to improve the efficiency, reliability and security of distribution systems. But is the nation's infrastructure able to handle the load?
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.
IndustryWeek January 25, 2005 Tonya Vinas	Transportation Services Respond To China Trade With the influx of goods from China soaring, transportation companies and public ports are making substantial capital investments and refocusing services.
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 October 17, 2011 Alex Pape	This Tiny Transportation Company Has a Huge Runway Pacer International is a transportation diamond in the rough.
IndustryWeek November 18, 2009	Railways Looking to Cash In Next Year The economic slump has proven to be a boon for the railroads.
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.