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KCS Holiday Express coming to the Crossroads
(Source: Victoria Advocate, November 20, 2013) VICTORIA, Texas — The 13th annual Holiday Express, a six-car Christmas-light adorned train carrying Santa Claus, reindeer and elves, is making four stops in the Crossroads between Thanksgiving and Christmas. As part of...
2013 CSX Santa Train to roll into Kingsport on Saturday
(Source: Times News, November 19, 2013) KINGSPORT, Tenn. — You better watch out. Better not pout. Santa Claus is coming to town. The Santa Train is scheduled to roll into Kingsport on Saturday, Nov. 23 after spreading Christmas cheer through towns and communities...
Union Pacific engine catches fire, ignites range fire
(Source: Mountain Home News, November 20, 2013) ELMORE COUNTY, Idaho — A Union Pacific railroad locomotive is believed responsible for triggering a small brush fire on the city's north side before the engine itself burned Nov. 9. Full story: Mountain Home News
Penn architect gives insight on redeveloping Philly’s 30th Street rail lines
(Source: Penn Current, November 21, 2013) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A planned redevelopment project for the area surrounding 30th Street Station could dramatically transform the neighborhood, bringing additional commercial space and improved vehicle and pedestrian access to...
Fayetteville officials break ground on new multi-transit center
(Source: Fayetteville Observer, November 21, 2013) FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Construction on Fayetteville's long-awaited $10 million transit center is expected to start in April. The transit center is expected to allow for multiple modes of transportation, including bus,...
CSX rail yard opponents invite Biden and Baltimore’s mayor to visit area
(Source: Baltimore Brew, November 20, 2013) BALTIMORE, Md. — Saying that a proposed rail facility will harm their southwest community, residents of Morrell Park are holding a December 16 community meeting and have invited two of the project’s biggest backers – Mayor...
State, federal officials to open new rail bridge in Missouri
(Source: Associated Press, November 21, 2013) OSAGE CITY, Mo. — A new railroad bridge east of Missouri's capital city is opening with hopes of clearing the final major bottleneck for train traffic between St. Louis and Jefferson City. Full story: Albany Times Union
New Mexico’s threatened Amtrak line generates $29.3 million
(Source: Sangre de Cristo Chronicle, November 21, 2013) SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommittee held a hearing Nov. 12 at the state Capitol in Santa Fe, where an Amtrak representative and community leaders along the northeast...
Partial service restored to Norfolk Southern main line through W.Va.
(Source: State Journal, November 20, 2013) PRICHARD, W.Va. — The Norfolk Southern line through Wayne County was back in partial service the night of Nov. 19 and should be fully restored by Nov. 21. Full story: State Journal
Preparing for more oil trains coming to the Northwest
(Source: OPB, November 20, 2013) PORTLAND, Ore. — Emergency responders are preparing for a higher risk of oil spills in the Northwest. Numerous companies are making plans to ship more crude oil by rail to Oregon and Washington. Full story and audio: OPB
