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Tracks damaged by September flooding in Colorado repaired; Amtrak has yet to resume service
(Source: The Denver Channel, October 9, 2013) GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — The rail lines west of Denver that were washed out by Colorado's flooding have been repaired, and Amtrak says it hopes to have news on when it can resume passenger service sometime this week. Full...
Washington state revokes permits for planned oil-train terminals
(Source: Associated Press, October 9, 2013) SEATTLE, Wash. — State officials said Wednesday they are revoking permits for two planned oil-train terminals in Southwest Washington after deciding the projects need more environmental scrutiny. Full story: Seattle Times
No injuries as UP train strikes flatbed stuck on tracks in Midland, Texas
(Source: Land Line Magazine, October 9, 2013) MIDLAND, Texas — A flatbed truck hauling pipes became stuck on railroad tracks in Midland, Texas, and was struck by a train on Wednesday, Oct. 9. There were no reported injuries. Midland has been the site of some...
Analysis suggests Metro-North disruption cost state $62 million
(Source: Associated Press, October 9, 2013) HARTFORD, Conn. — An analysis conducted by the Department of Economic and Community Development shows Connecticut’s economy suffered during the recent disruption of service along Metro-North’s busy New Haven commuter rail...
California approves deal to keep Amtrak trains rolling
(Source: Governing, October 9, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — California officials have approved a deal to provide an extra $19 million in annual funding for Amtrak, ensuring the passenger rail provider's service continues uninterrupted in the Golden State. Full story:...
Maine rail review prompted by Quebec train explosion finds safety ‘adequate’
(Source: Bangor Daily News, October 9, 2013) AUGUSTA, Maine — A state rail safety review Gov. Paul LePage ordered in response to a Canadian rail disaster that killed 47 people in July found no significant safety flaws in Maine’s 1,150-mile rail system, officials said...
Judge approves $3 million loan for bankrupt MMA Railway
(Source: Associated Press, October 10, 2013) BANGOR, Maine — A federal judge has approved a $3 million loan to allow a beleaguered Maine-based railroad to stay afloat while its assets are sold during bankruptcy proceedings. Full story: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Lac Megantic: Website launched to help rail engineer pay legal fees
(Source: Toronto Star, October 9, 2013) TORONTO — A fellow rail worker has launched a website in support of Tom Harding, the engineer who was the last to drive the Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railroad train that derailed in Lac-Mégantic in July. The website, Tom...
Close, personal portraits of NYC subway operators
(Source: Slate Magazine, October 9, 2013) NEW YORK — In the mayhem of New York’s subway system, it’s sometimes easy to miss noticing the workers who make it run. Not so for Dutch photographer Janus van den Eijnden. On assignment in New York in 2008, he started...
Antique locomotive finds permanent home at Florida museum
(Source: The Ledger, October 7, 2013) MULBERRY, Fla. — More than a year after construction crews unearthed a locomotive dating to the 1880s near Mulberry, the antique relic has found a permanent home. Crews hoisted the rusted, dirt-laden steam engine into place...
