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12 SEPTA railcars damaged by Irene could take weeks to fix
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, September 6, 2011) PHILADELPHIA — Twelve of the 16 SEPTA railcars stuck in Trenton during Hurricane Irene will be sidelined for weeks due to water damage, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The 12 sustained damage to electrical motors...
Amtrak restoring service to South destinations
(Source: Associated Press, September 5, 2011) NEW ORLEANS — Following flooding caused by Tropical Storm Lee, Amtrak will resume service between New York to New Orleans and between Chicago and New Orleans on Monday. Amtrak will resume full service between Los Angeles...
As school year begins, Operation Lifesaver issues school bus safety route reminder
(Source: Operation Lifesaver press release, September 1, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Operation Lifesaver (OL) today unveils a six-step school bus driver Safety Route Reminder to provide America’s bus drivers with quick tips for safely crossing railroad tracks. OL...
Traffic shipments rise on short line, regional railroads
(Source: Journal of Commerce, September 2, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Short line and regional railroads saw total shipments rise 3.4 percent in the final week of August, the Journal of Commerce reported. Full story: www.joc.com
BNSF replacing mainline bridge across Red River starting Tuesday
(Source: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, September 2, 2011) MOORHEAD, N.D. — Effective 6 a.m. Tuesday, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway will be working on replacing its mainline Red River railroad bridge between Main and Center/NP avenues. Construction will...
SEPTA service from Trenton resumes this morning
(Source: Associated Press, September 6, 2011) PHILADELPHIA — Transit officials in say they're ready to restore commuter rail service between Philadelphia and Trenton, more than a week after Hurricane Irene swamped the region. Full story: Star-Ledger
SEPTA: Trenton line troubles due to signal house flooding
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, September 2, 2011) PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA said the cause of ongoing service disruptions on its Trenton Regional Rail Line is due to flooding damage to a signal house. SEPTA also said damage to another signal house caused by a falling tree...
California high-speed rail forum set for September 8 in Fresno
(Source: California High-Speed Rail Authority press release, September 2, 2011) FRESNO, Calif. — In collaboration with the Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County and CSU Fresno, the California High-Speed Rail Authority is hosting an industry forum on...
Chicago railroad police on high alert as 9-11 anniversary approaches
(Source: Chicago Tribune, September 5, 2011) Railroad police are on high alert for suicide bombers at Union Station in Chicago as the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks approaches this week, the Chicago Tribune reported. Full story: Chicago Tribune
Private rail car owners enjoy yachts on tracks
(Source: Washington Post, September 1, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Post takes a look at rail enthusiasts who invest time and money into private rail cars, a luxury described by some as a yacht on railroad tracks. Enthusiasts say it is an expensive hobby...
Genesee & Wyoming completes acquisition of Arizona Eastern Railway
(Source: Genesee & Wyoming press release, September 1, 2011) GREENWICH, Conn. — Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Arizona Eastern Railway (AZER) from Iowa Pacific Holdings, LLC for $90.1 million in cash, subject to...
Business panelists urge Congress to fund transportation projects to create jobs
(Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram, September 1, 2011) DALLAS, Texas — Members of President Barack Obama's jobs council that met in North Texas on Thursday agreed that investing in transportation infrastructure is the way to go if the federal government wants to boost...
BNSF to reopen Lincoln to KC route tomorrow
(Source: Lincoln Journal Star, September 1, 2011) LINCOLN, Neb. — It is expected that the BNSF Railway will reopen its line from Lincoln to Kansas City, known as the St. Joseph subdivision, on Saturday. It had been closed since June due to flooding. Full story:...
Amtrak gets more trains moving following Irene
(Source: Associated Press, September 1, 2011) ALBANY, N.Y. — Amtrak says it has restored most service to much of the East Coast affected by Tropical Storm Irene. Full story: Wall Street Journal
BLET National Division office closed on Labor Day
CLEVELAND, September 2 — In observance of the Labor Day holiday, the BLET National Division headquarters will be closed on Monday, September 5. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 6. BLET National President Dennis Pierce extends best wishes to all...
FRA OKs high-speed rail route in Minnesota
(Source: Duluth News Tribune, September 2, 2011) DULUTH, Minn. — The Federal Rail Administration has approved a route for the Northern Lights Express passenger train, which would run along existing BNSF Railway tracks from Duluth to Minneapolis. Full story: Duluth...
DOT announces funding for Tower 55 project, Houston-Dallas-Fort Worth passenger rail corridor
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, September 1, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today joined with Texas officials and railroad industry leaders to announce nearly $50 million in rail investments to bolster both...
AAR: Railroads report dip in weekly rail traffic
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, September 1, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported a slight dip in weekly rail traffic, with U.S. railroads originating 299,943 carloads for the week ending August...
Opinion: Why California needs high-speed rail
(Source: La Jolla Light, August 31, 2011) LA JOLLA, Calif. — The La Jolla Light newspaper recently published an opinion column by Lynn Schenk, Vice Chair of the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors. She writes, in part, that: "Why else do...
Man shoves, spits in face of Metra conductor over unpaid train fare
(Source: Chicago Sun-Times, August 30, 2011) CHICAGO — A Chicago man hid in a bathroom to avoid a $2.50 Metra fare, then shoved a conductor and spat in his face when the conductor asked him to pay. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the stowaway was charged with four...
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