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Editorial: Christie shifts blame for NJ Transit damage, but his facts are shaky
(Source: Star-Ledger, October 7, 2013) NEWARK, N.J. — Christie should be demanding answers from the chief of this state agency -- not shifting the blame to low-level public servants. Full story: Star-Ledger
Amtrak, Michigan investing in state’s rail lines
(Source: Associated Press, October 7, 2013) EAST LANSING, Mich. — Amtrak and the state of Michigan plan to invest millions of dollars over the coming years to improve service on the state's three passenger train lines, resulting in quicker trips and more amenities for...
Casper crude-to-rail link gets permits, readies construction
(Source: Billings Gazette, October 7, 2013) BILLINGS, Mont. — Developers will break ground Monday on the Casper Crude to Rail terminal, near Natrona County International Airport, after nine months of obtaining permits and rights of way. They needed more than 20...
The ‘public’ in rail public transportation
(Source: Railway Age, October 3, 2013) NEW YORK — First, it's critical to understand that today's public transport — certainly, in any consistent, comprehensive, efficient form — would simply collapse without government support. I'll bypass extremists' fantasies of a...
Union Pacific anticipates best-ever earnings, lower operating ratio in 3Q 2013 results
(Source: Progressive Railroading, October 4, 2013) Union Pacific Corp. doesn't release its third-quarter financial results until Oct. 17, but yesterday the Class I shared some of its performance expectations for the quarter. The railroad anticipates it will report...
Rhode Island officials conduct terror response drill
(Source: Associated Press, October 5, 2013) PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Hundreds of people took part in a simulated a terror attack on an Amtrak train Saturday as part of a large emergency drill in the Providence area. Full story: Houston Chronicle
Amtrak: Five years to no food service losses
(Source: Railway Age, October 4, 2013) NEW YORK — Amtrak announced on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, that it “is moving forward with a plan to eliminate its food and beverage losses over five years.” The plan “builds on successful initiatives implemented since FY 2006 that...
Full power restored to Metro-North Monday; Amtrak also back to normal
(Source: Hartford Courant, October 7, 2013) HARTFORD, Conn. — The Metro-North New Haven line with service to and from New York City was fully restored Monday morning, the railroad announced. Amtrak also announced on Saturday that its Acela train service between Boston...
Trains ready to roll on Metro-North’s New Haven Line
(Source: Stamford Advocate, October 7, 2013) STAMFORD, Conn. — The trains are back, and they're on time. Metro North Railroad is operating its full New Haven line service, and early commuters are glad to have it back. Full story: Stamford Advocate
Amtrak services at risk in extended government shutdown
(Source: Bloomberg News, October 6, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak, the U.S. intercity passenger railroad, may have trouble staying on track if a U.S. government shutdown is prolonged for a month or more. Amtrak gets 12 percent of its operating budget and most...
