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NJ Transit offering extra trains, buses for Thanksgiving
(Source: The Star-Ledger, November 26, 2013) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit is adjusting rail and bus routes on Thanksgiving and the days book-ending it to accommodate holiday travelers, parade-goers and shoppers. Full story: The Star-Ledger
Amtrak puts on extra trains for Thanksgiving travel
(Source: Providence Journal, November 25, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak wants travelers to know that, by putting on every available passenger car, it has seats available for Thanksgiving travel. Full story: Providence Journal
FRA celebrates opening of new railroad bridge in Missouri; Recovery Act project completed early and under budget
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, November 25, 2013) OSAGE CITY, Mo. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph C. Szabo today participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for a new railroad bridge that will...
Navy yard subway link eyed for SEPTA
(Source: Railway Age, November 26, 2013) NEW YORK — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) is urging a 1.5-mile extension of SEPTA's Broad Street subway line to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, the nation's oldest such facility, now redeveloped as an office center and...
PATH trains running again after broken rail suspended service for an hour
(Source: The Star-Ledger, November 25, 2013) NEWARK, N.J. — PATH service between New Jersey and New York has resumed after a broken rail in one of the Hudson River train tunnels suspended service between Journal Square and 33rd Street and Hoboken and the World Trade...
Amtrak train derails in South Carolina, no one seriously hurt
(Source: Associated Press, November 26, 2013) SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Several cars of the New York City-bound Amtrak Crescent with 218 people aboard went off the tracks in South Carolina early Monday as bags flew and jolted passengers clung to each other, authorities and...
CP Rail coal train derails in B.C.; no injuries
(Source: Reuters, November 25, 2013) WINDERMERE, B.C. — A northbound Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd train derailed near Windermere, British Columbia, on Monday morning, sending 16 cars loaded with coal off the tracks, a spokesman for the rail company said. Full story:...
New Detroit-Windsor rail tunnel construction could begin in 2014
(Source: Windsor Star, November 25, 2013) WINDSOR — Backers of the $400-million Detroit River rail tunnel project said Monday they expect construction will start next year on the long-awaited border crossing. Full story: Windsor Star
Paulsboro derailment prompts railroad reform bills
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, November 26, 2013) PAULSBORO, N.J. — U.S. Rep. Robert E. Andrews called Monday for more vigorous, independent oversight of railroads, nearly a year after a train derailment in Paulsboro caused the release of a toxic chemical and forced...
Energy industry: Railroads should worry about brakes on trains
(Source: Wall Street Journal, November 14, 2013) NEW YORK — The railroad’s bold proposal to upgrade and overhaul the controversial tank cars that carry crude, ethanol and other flammable liquids loads is, well, already inflammatory. Instead of retrofitting, upgrading...
