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April 17, 2003
Mr. Gary L. Gibson
General Manager
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
2721 161st Street
Hammond, Indiana 46323
Dear Mr. Gibson:
It is my great pleasure to inform you that the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad has been selected by Railway Age as 2003 Regional Railroad of the Year.
This year's entries were exceptionally strong. Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad was the choice of our judges for its remarkable turnaround, extraordinary safety performance, and close attention to customer service.
I look forward to presenting the award at the annual meeting of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association in Philadelphia on May 19.
A copy of the news release that we propose to issue to industry media will follow on Monday, April 21 for your review. We will be pleased to send this release to your local media if you will provide us a list. We have no objection if you wish to issue your own news release.
The editors of Railway Age join me in extending our warmest congratulations to you and your fellow workers for running a truly outstanding railroad.
Yours sincerely,
/Original Signed/
Robert P. DeMarco
Publisher
Railway Age