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STB to implement ‘grant stamp’ procedure for certain decisions
(Source: U.S. Surface Transportation Board press release, November 14, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal Surface Transportation Board announced today that, beginning December 15, 2011, the Board will implement a "grant stamp" procedure for certain routine,...
Amtrak: NE Corridor rider market keeps growing
(Source: Railway Age, November 14, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Railway Age reports that Amtrak now holds 73% of the combined New York-Washington air-rail travel market. That's according to Drew Galloway, Amtrak assistant vice president for Northeast Corridor...
Amtrak: NE Corridor rider market keeps growing
(Source: Railway Age, November 14, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Railway Age reports that Amtrak now holds 73% of the combined New York-Washington air-rail travel market. That's according to Drew Galloway, Amtrak assistant vice president for Northeast Corridor...
New York transit agency, TWU start negotiations
(Source: Associated Press, November 15, 2011) NEW YORK — The nation's largest transit agency starts contract talks with 34,000 members of the Transport Workers Union Local 100 on Tuesday, trying to find common ground following years of budget cuts and rising operating...
New York transit agency, TWU start negotiations
(Source: Associated Press, November 15, 2011) NEW YORK — The nation's largest transit agency starts contract talks with 34,000 members of the Transport Workers Union Local 100 on Tuesday, trying to find common ground following years of budget cuts and rising operating...
Metra passenger accused of spraying dog repellent in conductor’s face
(Source: Chicago Tribune, November 15, 2011) CHICAGO — A Metra passenger who was questioned Monday about not having a ticket sprayed dog repellent in a conductor's face as she tried to leave the train in Wheaton, according to the Chicago Tribune. Full story: Chicago...
Metra passenger accused of spraying dog repellent in conductor’s face
(Source: Chicago Tribune, November 15, 2011) CHICAGO — A Metra passenger who was questioned Monday about not having a ticket sprayed dog repellent in a conductor's face as she tried to leave the train in Wheaton, according to the Chicago Tribune. Full story: Chicago...
Opinion: California high-speed rail is needed, and new plan is practical
(Source: San Jose Mercury News, November 14, 2011) SAN JOSE, Calif. — High-speed rail is the best way to meet California's growing infrastructure demands — rather than betting on a future of more freeways and runways. Full story: San Jose Mercury News
Opinion: California high-speed rail is needed, and new plan is practical
(Source: San Jose Mercury News, November 14, 2011) SAN JOSE, Calif. — High-speed rail is the best way to meet California's growing infrastructure demands — rather than betting on a future of more freeways and runways. Full story: San Jose Mercury News
Amtrak service returns to Minot for first time since June
(Source: Minot Daily News, November 15, 2011) MINOT, N.D. — When Amtrak's westbound "Empire Builder" from Chicago pulls into Minot today it will be the first time passengers can board and leave the train since June. Passenger service was discontinued for several...
