News Archive (October 31 through November 6)

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Friday, November 4

• Another CN train derails in B.C. (Vancouver Sun)
  British Columbia transportation minister concerned with CN's recent safety record.
• CN could face inquiry over safety: Lapierre (Globe and Mail)
  Federal audit finds "all kinds of problems" at Canadian National.
• Agency Calls for More Railroad Inspections (AP)
  Federal Railroad Administration calls for more inspections following recent derailments.
• GAO: Amtrak Needs Outside Financial Help (AP)
  Congressional investigators said Thursday that Amtrak must improve financial oversight.
• Transit strike enters fifth day with no end in sight (AP)
  Philadelphia transit strike continues; governor to intervene.
• High speed rail: Reality or pipe dream? (Vail Daily News)
  Proposal includes high-speed connection between Cheyenne, Denver, and Albuquerque.
• North light-rail route gets top federal rating (Seattle Times)
  Federal Transit Administration gives Seattle light-rail extension top rating.
• Hurricane Wilma - Florida Service Restoration Plan (Amtrak)
  Amtrak updates service of Silver Star and Silver Meteor routes following hurricane.
• FreightCar America's future unclear (Tribune-Democrat)
  Railcar maker CEO says new labor agreement needed to save Johnstown plant.
• Rail trench is leaking, but officials not worried (Reno Gazette-Journal)
  New railroad trench through Reno is leaking water.
• Burlington Northern Santa Fe: Freight Train Boogie (Kiplinger's)
  Increased freight volumes and rates sends BNSF stock to new highs.
• CSX sells track, leaves (Saginaw News)
  CSX sells Saginaw area operations to Saginaw Bay Southern Railway Co.
• Rail projects clear hurdle (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  Replacing switches in CSX's Acca Yard would improve Amtrak speeds in Richmond.
• Engine heads to museum (Great Falls Tribune)
  Steam logging locomotive sent to Arizona museum for restoration.

Thursday, November 3

• Proposition No. 2 Promises 2nd Ave. Subway (Epoch Times)
  New Yorkers to vote on the construction of a new Manhattan subway.
• SEPTA woes go beyond union pay, insurance (Daily Pennsylvanian)
  Little progress seen toward ending Philadelphia transit strike.
• Amtrak train delayed here after engine catches fire (Palatka Daily News)
  Fuel leak causes engine fire on Amtrak's Silver Meteor route.
• Canadian Holiday Train to feature something for the whole family (CPR)
  Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will visit dozens of communities in the US and Canada.
• Las Vegas Monorail Looks at Expanding to McCarran Airport (KLAS TV)
  Proposed expansion expected to significantly increase ridership.
• It's the Quiet Car. No, Really. (Fairfield County Weekly)
  Amtrak's "quiet car" challenges those with cell phones.
• Report calls lack of security along railroad tracks 'disturbing' (KPHO)
  International Brotherhood of Teamsters warns of running trains left unattended.
• Railway passengers to be scanned (BBC)
  Airport-style screening to be tested at railway and underground stations in the UK.
• Strong Pre-Hurricane U.S. Operations Growth and Positive Mexican Developments Highlight Kansas City Southern's 2005 Third Quarter Results
  KCS earnings and revenue rise following Mexican railway acquisition.
• Greenbrier Reports Record Results for Fiscal 2005 (GBX)
  Railcar maker's earnings and revenues increase 33%, 31%, respectively.
• Railroad buff wants to establish train museum in Sweet Home (Sweet Home News)
  Redding California man wants to open historic rail museum.
• Montour Railroad once hauled region's life blood - coal (Montour Record)
  Railroad hauled coal in western Pennsylvania until abandonment in 1988.

Wednesday, November 2

• CN promises increased safety on former B.C. Rail line (Canadian Press)
  Canadian National to improve inspections and training in response to derailments.
• Philadelphia transit workers vow to remain on strike (AP)
  Transit workers may strike for months, forcing 400,000 daily riders to find alternatives.
• Railcar deliveries on torrid pace (Journal of Commerce)
  Railway Supply Institute says builders on pace to deliver 60,000 railcars this year.
• CPR Announces Senior Executive Appointment (CP)
  CP appoints Fred Green, current Chief Operating Officer, to President.
• Disruptions Don't Derail Genesee (Motley Fool)
  Genesee & Wyoming delivers 36% revenue growth despite weakness in Australia.
• Railroad delays line closing (Daily Leader)
  Canadian National will continue Brookhaven-Natchez route for hurricane recovery.
• Grain producers upset about BNSF's service rates (AP)
  Grain shippers voice complaints to Surface Transportation Board official.
• Railroad sends two lawsuits to federal court (Texarkana Gazette)
  Union Pacific moves class action lawsuits from October 15th derailment and spill.
• Trading the Car for the Train (New York Times)
  More transit-oriented development expected in Los Angeles.
• BNSF Honors Three Railroads With Short-Line Achievement Awards (BNSF)
  BNSF award honors resourcefulness and achievements of three shortlines.
• Subways getting emergency exits (New York Daily News)
  Emergency exit gates will be installed in all New York City subway stations.

Tuesday, November 1

• China eyes state railway sell off (BBC)
  Plan would split up rail network into corporations, some publicly traded.
• Amtrak resumes Sunset Limited passenger service through Houston (AP)
  Los Angeles to New Orleans service resumes; still suspended east of New Orleans.
• Genesee & Wyoming Reports 64.9% Increase in Earnings Per Share (GWI)
  Regional and shortline railroad operator's third quarter earnings rise to $17 million.
• Vindication of the "Robber Barons" (SitNews)
  Railroads' quick recovery to Hurricane Katrina did not fail New Orleans.
• NYPD defends subway bag searches (Newsday)
  Police officials say program is still needed to keep terrorists off guard.
• RailAmerica Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results (RRA)
  Shortline operator's third quarter earnings and revenue rise.
• UP must pay for 'diesel asthma' (Omaha World-Herald)
  Union Pacific ordered to pay $668k to a former conductor for lung damage.
• Amtrak Hikes Last-Minute Fares (AP)
  Tickets purchased close to departure time are now 15-25% higher.
• Two Injured in Taylor County Train Derailment (WTVM)
  CSX derails two locomotives and eight cars in Georgia.
• CN Rail on the wrong track (CUPE)
  Canadian Union of Public Employees accuses Canadian National of safety risks.
• Richmond rallies against rail route (Houston Business Journal)
  Houston businesses concerned about interruption from proposed light rail route.