News Archive (May 22 through May 28)

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• Hunter Biden tapped for Amtrak reform board (News-Journal)
  Nomination of Delaware Senator's son viewed positively by Amtrak supporters.
• Toxic freight through CNY? (Post-Standard)
  CSX says northern route is sole alternative to Washington, D.C. following ban.
• Durbin Rallies To Restore Rockford Amtrak Service (Sun-Times)
  Senator seeks meeting to discuss restoring train service to Chicago's far northwest suburb.
• Fire Discovered On Amtrak Train, 400 Evacuated (AP)
  Fire on Northeast Corridor train forces evacuation at BWI station on Monday.
• Amtrak tracks shut down after New York-bound train's accident (AP)
  Northeast Corridor service suspended Monday afternoon after pedestrian death.
• I-25 rail route gains favor (The New Mexican)
  New Mexico residents consider routes for commuter rail expansion to Santa Fe.
• Former Amtrak chief: transportation needs help (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  Gunn says country is not addressing funding and planning to ease highway congestion.
• Railway fans help Amtrak stay on track (Lawrence Journal-World)
  Loyal riders support continued long-distance Amtrak routes including Southwest Chief.
• ACE puts BART commuter link on the fast track (The Record)
  Altamont Commuter Express seeks better connection to Bay Area's BART.
• Rail advocates to roll out $2.2B plan (State House News Service)
  New user fees and existing taxes could fund Massachusetts commuter rail expansion.
• Residents rail against MBTA studies (Metro West Daily News)
  Boston area residents speak-out against proposed commuter rail and freight expansion.
• Fog lifting on commuter rail windows (Boston Globe)
  MBTA to replace 6,000 blurry windows on Boston commuter rail trains.
• Proposed railway given a green light (Daily Press)
  Environmental approval granted for initial 7-mile light rail line in Norfolk, Virginia.
• Light rail system touted (Oak Bay News)
  Two residents advocate light rail service for Victoria, British Columbia.
• NS lasers in on rail defects (Roanoke Times)
  Railroad uses technology including video and GPS systems to spot rail and wheel defects.
• Railroads Set Another Employee Safety Record in 2005 (AAR)
  Railroads report lowest employee casualty rate in history during 2005.
• Passenger train hits tractor-trailer (AP)
  Amtrak train struck tractor-trailer in West Palm Beach, injuring seven nearby.
• Arriving under its own steam (Temple Daily Telegram)
  Spectators welcome UP steam locomotive 844 to Rockdale Texas during 35-day tour.
• UP Conditionally Turns Down Temporary Rail Service in Utah County (KSL)
  Union Pacific rejects temporary commuter rail, citing need for permanent plan.
• North Carolina Railroad to study possible line shift (Triangle Business Journal)
  NCRR considers route change in Morehead City to prompt industry growth.
• Still a chance light rail could span Columbia (The Oregonian)
  Proposal to link Portland and Vancouver Washington with commuter rail survives vote.
• Union Pacific improving railroad lines in area (Valley Morning Star)
  UP invests $11.5 million to replace ties and improve crossings on 50-mile stretch in Texas.
• Rail Intermodal, Carload Freight Both Show Gains (AAR)
  Intermodal and carload freight gains 8.2% and 3.9%, respectively, in week ended May 13.
• BNSF shelves plan for faster trains through town (AP)
  Following opposition, railroad will not raise train speed to 60mph through Casselton, ND.
• Damaged tracks reopened after 40-car S.E. Idaho derailment (AP)
  Union Pacific reopens tracks after Saturday derailment in Montpelier, Idaho.
• Train Derails in Lawrenceville (AP)
  Derailment of 15 cars and two engines in Lawrenceville Georgia damages highway bridge.