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Officials dedicate new NS intermodal facility in Franklin County, Pa.
(Source: Chambersburg Public Opinion, June 12, 2013) GREENCASTLE, Pa. — A dedication ceremony for the $97 million Franklin County Regional Intermodal Facility took place Tuesday afternoon. The terminal just south of Greencastle is the result of a public-private...
Illinois mayor says ridership doubled after Amtrak improvements
(Source: Journal and Courier, June 11, 2013) Greater Lafayette business and government leaders are trying to learn from others in their ongoing effort to place a value on passenger rail service. With the state undecided about future funding for the Hoosier State line,...
Four congressmen unveil Transit Parity Act
(Source: Progressive Railroading, June 11, 2013) Four congressmen have introduced the Transit Parity Act, a bipartisan bill that would maintain tax credit parity for motorists and public transportation riders. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Amtrak sprints toward a higher speed future
(Source: Railway Age, June 11, 2013) NEW YORK — The Northeast Corridor’s “New Jersey Raceway” is receiving some of the most significant improvements since the original NECIP and NHRIP projects. Full story: Railway Age
Survivors of fatal Via derailment join Transportation Safety Board’s call for better safety technology
(Source: Toronto Star, June 11, 2013) TORONTO — Train passengers and the family of one of the three engineers who died in last year’s devastating Via derailment in Burlington are joining the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s call for a sweeping modernization of...
Historic Union Pacific locomotives will be displayed at College World Series
(Source: Omaha World-Herald, June 9, 2013) OMAHA, Neb. — If you make your way down to TD Ameritrade Park this year for the College World Series, you’ll once again see Union Pacific on display. From June 14-25 during the series, the Omaha-based railroad’s steam...
NJ Transit plans to offer free Wi-FI on trains
(Source: Associated Press, June 11, 2013) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail riders might soon be going wireless. The agency's board is set to vote Wednesday on an agreement to provide free Wi-Fi on trains and at rail stations. Full story: San Francisco Chronicle
Union Pacific increasing train speed on rail line between San Antonio and Odem, Texas
(Source: Union Pacific press release, June 6, 2013) SPRING, Texas Recent track improvements will allow Union Pacific Railroad to increase the speed of its trains from 40 mph to 49 mph on approximately 120 miles of its rail line between San Antonio and Odem, Texas....
Schumer: CSX agrees to work with Minoa on flood problem
(Source: Syracuse.com, June 10, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — CSX Transportation will work with the village of Minoa to find a solution to persistent flooding problems in neighborhoods near the freight railroad's tracks, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said. Full story:...
Durbin asks fellow senators to support Illinois rail projects
(Source: Associated Press, June 11, 2013) CHICAGO — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says he's urging a Senate committee to include several Illinois rail projects in upcoming legislation. Full story: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
