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NJ Transit needs its own tax revenue source, report says
(Source: CBS New York, September 17, 2017) TRENTON, N.J. — A new report says NJ TRANSIT must stop borrowing from Peter to pay Paul. As WCBS 880’s Kelly Waldron reported Sunday, NJ TRANSIT received $350 million from the State of New Jersey to handle operating costs....
Tri-Rail back up and running, Amtrak still sidelined in post-Irma Florida
(Source: Sun Sentinel, September 17, 2017) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tri-Rail and Amtrak were dead in their tracks after Hurricane Irma. Full story: www.sun-sentinel.com
UP’s plan to cut 500 management jobs is complete; 250 other positions to be eliminated by end of September
(Source: Omaha World-Herald, September 16, 2017) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific said Friday that its plan to eliminate approximately 500 management positions is complete. Full story: Omaha World-Herald
London attack highlights the need to train U.S. agents
(Source: ABC 13, September 15, 2017) NEW YORK — The president of Amtrak's police labor committee says the attack in London highlights the need to make sure that officers in the United States responsible for protecting rail systems are prepared to help prevent such...
NYC increases security following terror attack on London subway
(Source: ABC News 10, September 16, 2017) NEW YORK — In the wake of the terror attack in London, an increase in security here at home. Full story and video: www.news10.com
“Bucket bomb” strikes London’s vulnerable underground
(Source: New York Times, September 15, 2017) LONDON — Alex Ojeda-Sierra, 13, was on the train to school with a friend when they heard screaming and saw passengers running past. Unknown to the boys, a bomb had exploded in another car. Full story: New York Times
KCS releases 17th annual Holiday Express schedule, kicks off fundraising to help kids in need
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, September 12, 2017) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) has released its schedule for the 17th annual Holiday Express train, which will stop in 22 communities in six states on 26 dates. At each stop, visitors can...
Metra marks 40 years for F40PH locomotive
(Source: Railway Age, September 15, 2017) NEW YORK — Metra unveiled a special wrap on one of its F40PH locomotives, commemorating 40 years of continuous passenger service for the power mainstay of the Chicago agency’s passenger fleet. Full story: Railway Age
Amtrak reducing service from Bakersfield, shifting a train north in search of business travelers
(Source: Bakersfield.com, September 14, 2017) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Amtrak service from Bakersfield is changing. In January, Bakersfield will lose one of its seven train connections as the agency that oversees the system implements changes designed to reverse a slide...
Former NBA player given prison for selling guns stolen in Chicago train heist
(Source: Chicago Tribune, September 14, 2017) CHICAGO — Just days after Nathan Driggers bought a load of brand-new Ruger pistols stolen from a South Side rail yard and resold them, weapons taken in the heist started showing up at crime scenes across the city, federal...
