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Maglev could revolutionize travel from D.C. to Baltimore, and beyond
(Source: Baltimore Sun, October 25, 2018) TSURU, YAMANASHI, JAPAN — Two hours from Tokyo’s blinking neon center, the sleek white train shoots out of a mountain tunnel at nearly 311 mph — levitating about four inches above its guideway as it glides past the surrounding...
Judge tentatively tosses bond arguments against California high-speed rail
(Source: Associated Press, October 25, 2018) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A judge on Thursday tentatively rejected arguments by opponents of California’s high-speed rail project that the state is improperly spending bond money approved by voters in 2008. Full story: CBS...
The word on Norfolk Southern and precision railroading is ‘wait ‘til February’
(Source: Freight Waves, October 24, 2018) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The specifics plan for Norfolk Southern's adoption of precision railroading principles is going to have to wait until February. Full story: Freight Waves
Armed man fires shots to intimidate railroad crew in Washington state
(Source: www.ifiberone.com, October 24, 2018) LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — A Chumstick Valley man allegedly confronted four railroad workers with an assault rifle Tuesday night north of Leavenworth, and fired shots attempting to detain them. Chelan County sheriff's deputies...
Union Pacific issues Q3 2018 financial results
(Source: Union Pacific press release, October 25, 2018) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation today reported 2018 third quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or a third quarter record $2.15 per diluted share. This compares to $1.2 billion, or $1.50 per diluted share,...
AAR reports rail traffic for week ending October 20, 2018
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, October 24, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 20, 2018. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 555,106...
Stanford Historical Society plans golden spike celebration
(Source: Stanford University press release, October 23, 2018) STANFORD — To the Stanford Historical Society, the 800-member organization that encourages the study and understanding of Stanford’s history, the 150th anniversary of the completion of the First...
Caltrain reports progress on electrification plans
(Source: Progressive Railroading, October 24, 2018) Caltrain this month entered a new manufacturing phase for its first electric trainset. Crews have begun preparing the first two car shells for interior installation, Caltrain officials said in a web update on the...
California high-speed rail settles environmental lawsuit
(Source: Associated Press, October 24, 2018) SACRAMENTO — California’s high-speed rail authority settled a lawsuit Wednesday with a small Central Valley city the train is expected to run through. Full story: CBS Sacramento
Metro-North monitoring trains after bombs found at various NY locations
(Source: Connecticut Post, October 24, 2018) BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — After explosive devices and suspicious packages were found at a number of locations Wednesday, Metro-North Railroad officials said they would stay vigilant without disrupting regularly scheduled trains....
