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Shanghai’s Maglev train due to reopen for thrill seekers
(Agence France Press distributed the following article on August 18.) SHANGHAI -- The world's first magnetic levitation train for commercial use, the 'maglev', is set to reopen to the public in China for tourist rides. After a string of equipment problems, the 430...
Tri-Rail project aims to reduce delays
(The South Florida Sun-Sentinel published the following story by Marsha Fischer on its website on August 17.) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Construction work is in full swing at the Delray Beach Tri-Rail station as part of the commuter railroad's $334 million...
Transit activists have lost their voice
(The following article by Jere Downs was posted on the Philadelphia Inquirer's website on August 17.) PHILADELPHIA -- Ever since SEPTA announced in April that it would slash rail and bus service and raise fares to balance its budget, passengers have angrily complained...
Rail freight traffic declines on U.S. railroads
(The Association of American Railroads issued the following news release on August 14.) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Freight traffic on U.S. railroads was down during the week ended August 9 in comparison with the corresponding week last year, the Association of American...
As regional rail plans form, these riders are already aboard
(The Patriot-News published the following story by Mary Klaus on its website on August 18.) HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Melissa Gross doesn't want to be stuck in traffic. Steve Leedy doesn't like paying for city parking. John Hulsford wants to relax and commute without...
NS establishes new TBT facility at Fayetteville, N.C., selects Tidewater Transit to operate TBT at Dalton, Ga.
(Norfolk Southern issued the following news release on August 18.) NORFOLK, VA -- Norfolk Southern Railway Company has established a new Thoroughbred Bulk Transfer® terminal at Fayetteville, N.C. Tidewaterr Transit Company Inc., a major provider of bulk transportation...
Surface Transportation Board to review rail line disposal rules
(The Surface Transportation Board issued the following news release on August 15.) WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Surface Transportation Board announced August 13 that it will institute a proceeding under Ex Parte 647 and hold an oral hearing this fall to consider simplifying...
Amtrak picks up ridership in Miss.
(The Clarion-Ledger published the following story by Marianne Todd on its website on August 17.) MERIDIAN, Miss. -- A New Orleans scoot-boogie jingle isn't the only reason passenger rail service is making a comeback. "There are a lot of reasons, but I think people...
Amtrak may be near end of the line in Congress
(The Post-Gazette published the following story by Ann McFeatters on its website on August 17.) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- When Congress comes back from its August recess, one of its priorities, according to President Bush, should be derailing Amtrak. The financially...
Amtrak battles sharp criticism in struggle for federal funds
(The Star-Telegram published the following story by Gordon Dickson on its website on August 15.) IRVING, Texas -- Supporters say Amtrak is an important form of transportation for all of America, but one of its harshest critics says the passenger rail service operates...
