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DOT Secretary Foxx sends transportation bill to Congress
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, April 29, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today unveiled a long-term transportation bill he is sending to Congress for consideration as the House and Senate face looming...
Firefighters battle six separate fires along Norfolk Southern mainline in W.Va.
(Source: Bluefield Daily Telegraph, April 28, 2014) BLUEFIELD, W.Va. -- Firefighters from three area volunteer fire departments and the West Virginia Division of Forestry battled six separate fires along the Norfolk Southern Railway mainline between Bluefield and...
Winter chills Amtrak ridership in Illinois
(Source: Register-Mail, April 28, 2014) GALESBURG, Ill. -- The Western Illinois Amtrak Coalition on Monday learned ridership is down locally and throughout the state — a less-than-favorable report received amid mostly ongoing or forthcoming positive news. Full story:...
SEPTA seeks public input on capital budget, program
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 28, 2014) The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is soliciting through May 2 public comments on its fiscal-year 2015 capital budget and the fiscal years 2015-26 capital program. Full story: Progressive...
Amtrak announces pilot project for pet travel
(Source: State Journal-Register, April 28, 2014) CHICAGO -- Dogs and cats up to 20 pounds will be allowed to travel with owners on Amtrak trains between Chicago and Quincy during a six-month test announced Monday by Amtrak and the Illinois Department of...
Rail agency wants to make Amtrak an option for commuters in Modesto, Turlock, Merced
(Source: Modesto Bee, April 28, 2014) MODESTO, Calif. -- A new rail agency hopes to make Amtrak trains a realistic option for Modesto and Turlock commuters heading to jobs near Oakland, Sacramento or the southern San Joaquin Valley. Full story: Modesto Bee
Denver’s Union Station renovation watched around the world
(Source: CBS Denver, April 28, 2014) DENVER -- The Union Station redevelopment in Denver is being watched by transportation developers around the nation and around the world for its contemporary design and emphasis on commuter-friendly transit. Full story: CBS Denver
Minor injury to 1 passenger as Amtrak’s Empire Builder partially derails in NE Montana
(Source: Associated Press, April 28, 2014) BAINVILLE, Mont. -- Amtrak says its Empire Builder train carrying 117 passengers partially derailed in northeastern Montana on Monday, causing minor injuries to one passenger. Full story: Pioneer Press
Downed power lines cause Amtrak delays on Washington-Philadelphia route
(Source: Associated Press, April 29, 2014) BALTIMORE, Md. -- Amtrak says downed power lines in northeastern Maryland have been repaired, but travelers should expect delays to continue for a few hours between Washington and Philadelphia. Full story: Washington Post
Country’s largest crude-to-rail hub coming to Casper
(Source: Casper Journal, April 28, 2014) CASPER, Wyo. -- A confluence of several multi-million dollar projects west of Casper will be completed late this summer, creating one of the largest crude-to-rail hubs in the country. The idea behind a crude-to-rail center is...
