News Archive (September 25 through October 1)

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• Railroads Against Surcharge Regulation (AP)
  Railroads urge restraint on STB's proposals to regulate fuel surcharges.
• Amtrak requests yet more money (Washington Times)
  New CEO says Amtrak must find new funding to supplement federal subsidy.
• Amtrak assumes control of Acela maintenance (Reuters)
  End of relationship with Bombardier/Alstom comes seven years earlier than planned.
• Shippers say they're getting railroaded (Chicago Tribune)
  Rail shippers say Surface Transportation Board inadequately protects their interests.
• Local officials hope Illinois Amtrak expansion will boost economy (AP)
  Illinois doubles Amtrak funding to $24 million, increases service on Chicago corridors.
• Commuter rail becoming popular in smaller cities (AP)
  At least 31 cities have commuter rail projects in some stage of planning or development.
• Railway safety check notes 21 violations (Globe and Mail)
  Transport Canada cites Canadian National for 21 safety violations of varying severity.
• Mexican antitrust watchdog probes rail firms (Reuters)
  Mexico is investigating railroad companies Ferromex and Ferrosur for collusion.
• Giant Rail Yard Copes With Traffic Boom (AP)
  Union Pacific seeks ways to reduce dwell time at Bailey Yard in Nebraska.
• Railroad support gaining steam (News-Journal)
  State and local supporters seek funding to keep Texas State Railroad operating into 2007.
• It's full steam ahead for railroad enthusiasts (News-Register)
  Oregon Senator gathers support for tourist railroad between Portland and Yamhill County.
• South Shore fastest growing commuter rail line in U.S. (Post-Tribune)
  Chicago to South Bend route posts a 13% ridership increase for the year.
• Amtrak adds fifth trip to Maine-Boston route (AP)
  Fifth trip on Downeaster route will be operated by bus until trackwork is completed.
• US DOT to review performance of Amtrak's board (Reuters)
  DOT auditors to review Amtrak oversight in response to Democratic lawmakers.
• Transit plan aids MARC (Baltimore Sun)
  $25 million purchase of maintenance yard from CSX could expand commuter rail service.
• Subway crime dips to lowest rate in 37 yrs. (New York Daily News)
  NYC subways have an average of seven felonies per day, down 19% from last year.
• Railroad Museum Boosts Princeton's Economy (WBOY)
  Opening of railroad museum in Princeton West Virginia could encourage development.
• Railroads employ eminent domain (Yuma Sun)
  Residents concerned that Union Pacific could exercise eminent domain for proposed route.
• Tack on $35.9 million to light-rail project (Charlotte Observer)
  Charlotte light rail to cost more than expected due to design and other problems.
• Oklahoma, Texas agree to share cost of rail service (AP)
  States will fund Amtrak's Heartland Flyer route as federal funds end.
• Weller wants to increase funding for Amtrak (Herald News)
  Illinois Congressman seeks support for $1.4 billion in Amtrak funding.
• Another Strong Week for Rail Intermodal (AAR)
  Intermodal and carload freight volumes rise 6.3% and 1.0%, respectively, from a year ago.
• Residents not in favor of Norfolk Southern freight yard (WDBJ)
  Environment and safety concerns raised over proposed intermodal yard in Virginia.
• Take a frightening ride on Tweetsie Railroad (Charlotte Observer)
  Blowing Rock North Carolina railroad to offer annual ghost trains on October weekends.
• Wine and ride (Courier-Post)
  New York, Susquehanna & Western T&HS extends excursions to New Jersey winery.
• Nevada Northern Railway hits the 100 year mark (Ely Times)
  Ely Nevada railroad turns 100 years old September 29.
• Toronto approves $710-million Bombardier subway contract (Canadian Press)
  Bombardier to provide 234 subway cars to Toronto Transit Commission.
• Work on L.A. Light-Rail Route to Begin (Los Angeles Times)
  Construction begins on LA's 8.5-mile Expo Line to Culver City, set to open in 2010.
• Derailment Makes for Longer Trip (Washington Post)
  Amtrak charter train carrying Washington Nationals baseball team derails near Wilmington.
• Derailment closes South Walnut (The Star Press)
  Norfolk Southern derails four cars in Muncie, Indiana.
• Train derailment causes brief evacuation in western Hennepin (AP)
  Twenty people evacuated following Canadian Pacific derailment in Independence, WI.
• Derailment Closes CP Line (CFRA)
  Canadian Pacific derails 16 cars near Cranbrook, British Columbia.
• Railroad looks for derailment cause (Star Beacon)
  Norfolk Southern seeks cause of coal train derailment in Wayne Township, Ohio.