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Delays on LIRR due to latest weather, signal problems
(Source Associated Press, November 8, 2012) NEW YORK — The weather is still playing havoc with Long Island commuters. The Long Island Rail Road temporarily suspended service for more than an hour on the entire system Wednesday evening due to downed wires, gate...
Latest storm could delay rail work on damaged NJ Transit lines
(Source: Associated Press, November 7, 2012) NEWARK, N.J. — A nor'easter could set back repairs to NJ Transit's rail system that's offering limited service in the wake of Sandy. Full story: San Francisco Chronicle
The Republicans bet everything, and Obama won it all
(Source: www.nymag.com, November 6, 2012) NEW YORK — Republicans greeted Barack Obama’s presidency with a calculated wave of total opposition. They would not cut a deal on health care or on the federal budget, each time accepting the risk of total defeat rather than...
Railroad stocks mixed at close of November 6 trading
(Source: Associated Press, November 6, 2012) NEW YORK — Shares of some top railroad companies were mixed at the close of trading on November 6, including CP Rail, which rose 0.2 percent, and CN Rail, which fell 0.1 percent. Full story: CBS News
Norfolk Southern paints special locomotive to honor military veterans
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, November 6, 2012) ALTOONA, Pa. and NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern is placing a one-of-a-kind “Veterans Locomotive” into freight service on its system to honor people who have served in the military and reserves, especially...
Bombardier cuts 1,200 jobs from train division
(Source: Reuters, November 7, 2012) MONTREAL — Canada's Bombardier Inc. said it would delay by about six months the first flight of its C-Series jetliner and cut about 1,200 jobs in its train manufacturing division. Full story: Reuters
PATH resumes limited service as commute concerns linger
(Source: NBC New York, November 6, 2012) NEW YORK — Limited PATH train service resumed for the first time in more than a week as subways, buses and trains kept rolling a day after overcrowding and delays created a chaotic morning commute for thousands streaming into...
Michigan unions’ calculated gamble doesn’t pay off
(Source: Detroit Free Press, November 6, 2012) DETROIT — A calculated gamble by Michigan unions to enshrine collective bargaining rights in the state constitution ended Tuesday in a resounding defeat. Voters rejected Proposal 2 about 60%-40%. Full story: Detroit Free...
Republicans keep control of U.S. House of Representatives
(Source: CNN, November 7, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republicans kept a lock on the U.S. House of Representatives, a crucial victory after the party failed to wrest away the presidency from Barack Obama and the Senate from the Democrats. The GOP led 231 to 186 while...
Democrats keep control of U.S. Senate
(Source: CNN, November 7, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democrats will retain their control of the Senate after winning several closely contested races on Tuesday. While poll results were still being calculated in North Dakota and Montana, Democratic victories make a...
