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$50 billion in high-speed rail applications submitted
(The Associated Press circulated the following story by Joan Lowy on October 7, 2009.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Obama administration said Tuesday it has received applications from 24 states seeking $50 billion for high-speed rail projects, more than six times the money...
2009 Railroad Retirement Board Informational Conferences
CHICAGO — The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board holds free information conferences for railroaders. Conference registration begins at 8 a.m., with the programs beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m. The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board holds free...
Railroad Retirement spouse benefits
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on September 1, 2009.) CHICAGO — In addition to the retirement annuities payable to employees, the Railroad Retirement Act, like the Social Security Act, also provides annuities for the spouses of retired...
Investigators have no clue why driver ignored closed rail crossing gate
(The following story by Cheryl Berzanskis appeared on the Amarillo Globe-News website on October 5, 2009.) AMARILLO, Texas — Two men were in critical condition Monday after the sport utility vehicle in which they were traveling tried to bypass a railroad crossing gate...
Arsonists set rail ties on fire near Miamisburg, Ohio
(The following story by Steve Bennish appeared on the Dayton Daily News website on October 5, 2009.) MIAMI TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Mischief-makers set a stack of 75 railroad ties on fire about 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, police said, shutting down a rail line just south of the...
Foes of Albany-area rail yard shift efforts
(The following story by Eric Anderson appeared on the Albany Times-Union website on October 6, 2009.) STILLWATER, N.Y. — With the Halfmoon Planning Board giving its approval last week to a proposed $40 million intermodal yard, opponents of the project are looking to...
Fallen wires cause major Amtrak delays in R.I.
(The Associated Press circulated the following on October 5, 2009.) SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Nearly 200 passengers of a Boston-bound Amtrak train have reached their destination after a four-hour delay in Rhode Island caused by mechanical problems. Amtrak spokesman...
KCS to announce third quarter 2009 earnings on October 29
(Kansas City Southern issued the following on October 5, 2009.) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) will release its financial results for third quarter 2009 on Thursday October 29, 2009, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. KCS will...
Washington State applies for more than $1.3 billion in second round of high speed rail grants
(The Washington Department of Transportation issued the following on October 5, 2009.) OLYMPIA, Wash. — Continuing its pursuit of a portion of the $8 billion available through the ARRA High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program, the Washington State Department of...
Pennsylvania seeks $3.1 billion for high-speed rail projects
(The following story by Paul Nussbaum appeared on the Philadelphia Inquirer website on October 6, 2009.) PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania has applied for $3.1 billion in federal stimulus funds to build high-speed railroad projects. The state Department of Transportation is...
