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Railroad Newsline for Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Compiled by Larry W. Grant

In Memory of Rob Carlson, 1952 – 2006

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EDITORS SPECIAL NOTE: I have been very hesitant about posting anything on the Railroad Newsline or the Discussion Forum regarding a personal matter which is weighing heavily on my mind recently. A few weeks ago, our daughter-in-law, Jennie Grant, was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. Jennie is 35-years-old and is married to our youngest son Richard and is a terrific Mom to their son Jeremy (age 11) and daughter Jessica (age 8). I am posting a link to a web site established by Jennie's good friend Angela. Here is that link:

[www.myspace.com]

Although the site is asking for financial assistance, that is not what I am seeking here. All I want from folks is some understanding, encouragement and emotional support as we go through this difficult journey. If you believe in prayer, and I for one do, then I would ask that you remember Jennie. Thanks for taking the time to read this. I really appreciate that. - lwg

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RAIL NEWS:

D&SNG CUTS DAILY SCHEDULE TO THREE TRAINS; DECISION SHRINKS EXPECTATIONS FOR SUMMER TOURISM SEASON

[www.durangoherald.com]

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D&SNG RAILROAD SPONSORS TEAM IN IRON HORSE BICYCLE CLASSIC (With photo)

[www.durangoherald.com]

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TRAIN TORN FROM ITS TRACKS BY COLORADO TORNADO

[www.thestar.com]

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BILL PAVES WAY FOR PRIVATIZING AMTRAK

[www.thestar.com]

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EDITORIAL, THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL: COMPETITION ON RAILS

[www.jsonline.com]

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COMMENTARY, THE (MADISON, WI) CAPITAL TIMES: SUDDENLY, FREIGHT TRAINS ARE THE WAY TO GO

[www.madison.com]

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OPINION, THE (MADISON, WI) CAPITAL TIMES: RAIL COMPETITION NEEDS CAREFUL LOOK

[www.madison.com]

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PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI: SMALL AMMONIA LEAK IN RAIL CAR POSED NO DANGER

[www.sunherald.com]

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CN NOTES INTERMODAL BUSINESS BOOST FROM ONGOING CONTAINER TRAIN SERVICE, NEW CHICAGO GRAIN TERMINAL

[www.progressiverailroading.com]

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TRAIN DRAGS CAR INTO DITCH IN SAN ANTONIO

[www.ksat.com]

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AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP SUES AMTRAK

[news.enquirer.com]

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BNSF SPENT $1.1M LOBBING IN 1Q

[www.forbes.com]

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RAILROAD TRESTLE EATS SEMI TRAILER TRUCK IN CHICAGO

[www.chicagotribune.com]

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RUSK, TEXAS: LONE RANGER, TONTO SAVING RAILROAD RIDERS

[www.tylerpaper.com]

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RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS CAUSING A BUMP IN THE ROAD IN SAN ANTONIO (With video)

[www.ksat.com]

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CLASS I CMOs TALK OPERATIONAL TURKEY AT SHIPPERS FORUM

[www.progressiverailroading.com]

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CELEBRATE YOUR 50TH ONBOARD THE ALASKA RAILROAD

[new.yachtchartersmagazine.com]

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CSX RAILROAD WORKER CRUSHED BY TONS OF COAL

[www.fayobserver.com]

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HEDGE FUND CHIEF ON THE HOT SEAT

[dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com]

And:

HEDGE FUNDS DENY SECRET SCHEMING OVER CSX

[www.finalternatives.com]

And:

COMMENTARY, THE NEW YORK TIMES: THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

[dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com]

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RAILROAD RESPONSE TO BRUSH RAISES ISSUE IN OHIO (With photos)

[news.communitypress.com]

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TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA MAYOR WILL LEAD RAILROAD RELOCATION COMMITTEE

[www.tribstar.com]

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RAILROAD PRESENTATION COMING TO JAMESBURG, NEW JERSEY

[ebs.gmnews.com]

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RAILROADS SAY THEY'RE POISED TO TAKE ON MORE FREIGHT

[www.thetrucker.com]

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GUEST COMMENTARY, THE TOLEDO (OH) FREE PRESS: FIND THE WILL AND THE WAY TO CREATE A TRANSPORTATION HUB

[www.toledofreepress.com]

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'LISTEN TO THE RAILS' EXHIBIT TO OPEN AT THE MARION COUNTY (OH) HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

[www.marionstar.com]

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INDIA: TWILIGHT RIDES ON TOY TRAIN

[www.telegraphindia.com]

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CHINA RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION SAYS EARTHQUAKE WON'T SEVERELY AFFECT PROFIT

[www.iht.com]

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MANAGERS FINED OVER GERMAN HIGH-SPEED TRAIN CRASH

[ap.google.com]

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TRANSIT NEWS:

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SEATTLE SAYS STREETCAR IS ON TRACK EVEN IF TRAINS LOOK EMPTY (With photo gallery)

[seattletimes.nwsource.com]

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR, THE DES MOINES REGISTER: LIGHT RAIL IS THE WAY TO GO FOR DES MOINES

[www.desmoinesregister.com]

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TULSA'S CITY COUNCIL PUSHED TO CONSIDER LIGHT-RAIL SYSTEM

[www.tulsaworld.com]

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SOUND TRANSIT AIMING TO TRY ANOTHER VOTE

[www.heraldnet.com]

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PORTLAND'S STEEL BRIDGE TO CLOSE TO VEHICLES UNTIL LATE AUGUST

[www.bizjournals.com]

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SAN DIEGO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION KNOCKED ABOUT BY STATE CUTBACKS, FUEL HIKES

[www.sdbj.com]

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HOUSTON'S METRO BOARD BRACES FOR DOUBLE FUEL COSTS

[www.chron.com]

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OLD SMOKEY COULD SPELL COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE FOR LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (With photo)

[www.courier-journal.com]

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LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD'S HEMPSTEAD LINE ELECTRIFIED 100 YEARS AGO (With photo)

[www.antonnews.com]

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COLUMBUS, OHIO LIGHT-RAIL?

[www.columbusalive.com]

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