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Opinion: Amtrak funding is a wise investment
(The following editorial appeared on the New York Times website on November 1.) NEW YORK — Anyone who has ridden Amtrak lately, especially anyone familiar with rail travel in Europe or Japan, should be able to see that it needs help. Congress is considering a bill to...
Amtrak improves Zephyr’s on-time record
(The following story by Tom Shaw appeared on the Omaha World-Herald website on November 4.) OMAHA, Neb. — It has a fun name, but Amtrak's California Zephyr passenger line through Omaha hasn't always been a joy for travelers. Trains on the Chicago-to-San Francisco...
STB rules DM&E acquisition is a ‘significant’ transaction
(The U.S Surface Transportation Board issued the following on November 2.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Surface Transportation Board (Board) today issued a decision determining that the Canadian Pacific Railway's (CP) proposed acquisition of the Dakota, Minnesota and...
Amtrak assault case moves onward
(The following story by Luke Giann appeared on the Daily Democrat website on November 3.) WOODLAND, Calif. — The five suspected gang members accused of assaulting an Amtrak conductor in West Sacramento in April were brought into court Friday morning and ushered right...
Teamsters Disaster Relief assistance available for California
CLEVELAND, November 2 — The Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund is accepting applications for assistance from members in the state of California regarding wildfires that caused major damage in the following counties on October 21, 2007: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San...
Tampa airport proposes light rail corridor
(The following story by Ted Jackovics appeared on The Tampa Tribune website on November 2.) TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa International Airport officials said Thursday that they want to build a 3.5-mile light rail corridor and stations at the airport to link with a possible...
North Carolina RR hopes to begin commuter service
(The following report by Matthew White appeared on the News-Argus website on November 2.) GOLDSBORO, N.C. — By the middle of next year, North Carolina Railroad is hoping to know whether a commuter rail service on its line between Goldsboro and Greensboro might be...
Amtrak talks spur interest in Idaho
(The following story by Sharon Strauss appeared on the Idaho Press website on November 2.) NAMPA, Idaho — A possibility that Amtrak passenger train service may return to southern Idaho has kindled the interest of downtown Nampa merchants and officials. Amtrak has...
Quicker, quieter freight trains roll in Salt Lake
(The following story by Brandon Loomis appeared on The Salt Lake Tribune website on November 2.) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Freight trains start rolling through Salt Lake City at 40 mph today, thanks to track and crossing upgrades that city and railroad officials say will...
BNSF gives $50,000 to city after derailment
(The following story by Tim Harlow appeared on the Star Tribune website on November 2.) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Foundation is delivering a $50,000 apology today to residents of Clara City, Minn., for a train derailment that...
