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Railroad Newsline for Friday, August 08, 2008

Compiled by Larry W. Grant

In Memory of Rob Carlson, 1952 – 2006

And

In Memory of Jennie Marie Richichi Grant, 1973 – 2008

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(ED. NOTE: Thursday night at 21:30 CDT, our dear daughter-in-law Jennie, wife of our youngest son Richard, lost her brave struggle with cancer. Their children Jeremy, age 11 and Jessica, age 8 were at her bedside along with my wife, Norma and me and other family members and close family friends. After Jeremy and Jessica had spent time with their Mom and Dad in private, the rest of us returned to her room. She opened her eyes and smiled and slipped peacefully away. God speed Jennie, we will always love you. – lwg)

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RAIL NEWS:

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BNSF ISSUES UPDATED SERVICE ADVISORY ON Q TRAIN DERAILMENT AT THERMOLOLIS, WYOMING

[domino.bnsf.com]

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CN WILL SEEK LEGAL RELEIF TO CONCLUDE ITS PROPOSED EJ&E ACQUISITION

[www.cn.ca]

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BNSF ISSUES POWDER RIVER BASIN COAL UPDATE FOR AUGUST 06, 2008

[domino.bnsf.com]

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MONEY FOR OVERPASSES IS LACKING IF CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY BUYS RAIL LINE, OFFICIALS SAY

[www.chicagotribune.com]

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NEXT PHASE APPROACHING FOR HUMBOLDT BAY MARINE TERMINAL PROJECT

[eurekareporter.com]

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RAILROADS WANT TO QUIT HAULING ANHYDROUS AMMONIA

[wallacesfarmer.com]

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SALIDA, COLORADO RAILROADERS TRANSPLANT TO OHIO (With photo)

[www.themountainmail.com]

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STATE OF ILLINOIS SAYS NO TO QUIET ZONE WORK, YES TO RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURES IN GALESBURG

[www.wgil.com]

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1951 MINNESOTA RAILROAD CRASH REMEMBERED (With photo)

[www.stjamesnews.com]

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RAILROAD CROSSING CONCERNS IN KINGSBURY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA (With video)

[www.keloland.com]

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SUSSEX, WISCONSIN OFFICIALS LAUD NEW RAILROAD CROSSING ORDER; STATE DOWNGRADES CROSSING GATE, ADDS MEDIAN

[www.livinglakecountry.com]

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'PHANTOM TRAINS' IRK SELLWOOD, OREGON NEIGHBORS AT RAILROAD CROSSING

[www.thebeenews.com]

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KIAMICHI RAILROAD TRAIN DERAILS IN BYRAN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA (With video)

[www.kxii.com]

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RAIL TRESTLES CAN PROVE TREACHEROUS (With photo)

[www.newsregister.com]

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ANSWERS WANTED IN BRENHAM, TEXAS TRAIN DERAILMENT

[www.brenhambanner.com]

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SMALL TOURIST TOWNS FEEL PINCH FROM GAS PRICES, ECONOMY

[www.usatoday.com]

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RAIL REVIVAL: HIGH FUEL PRICES, WEAK DOLLAR AMONG REASONS COMPANIES TURN TO THE TRACKS FOR SHIPPING

[www.statejournal.com]

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GENESEE & WYOMING FUELED BY ACQUISITIONS

[www.forbes.com]

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NORTH CAROLINA THIEVES MAKE OFF WITH RAILROAD TRACKS (With mug shorts and video)

[www.wral.com]

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PORTS OF INDIANA TO DEDICATE ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES

[www.bizjournals.com]

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RESTORATION EYED FOR BROOKS, MAINE RAILROAD STATON (With photo)

[bangornews.com]

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RAILROAD DEVELOPER ENVISIONS TWO-TOWN ECONIMIC ENGINE; OWNER DISCUSSES PLANS FOR GRAFTON-MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS LINE

[www.telegram.com]

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GET OUT OF TOWN: ADIRONDACK SCENIC RAILROAD (With photos and video)

[www.wwnytv.net]

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TRAIN DEDICATION: GEROGES CREEK RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE TO BE DEDICATED TO LONGTIME TRAIN ENTHUSIAST

[wallacesfarmer.com]

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CONNECTICUT SCRAP METAL THEFT NETS THREE

[www.thebeenews.com]

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OPINION, NEWSDAY: ALL ABOARD FOR AMTRAK; DON'T GET BOGGED DOWN BY IDEOLOGY

[www.newsday.com]

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WILL SALE OF OHIO CENTRAL RAILROAD DERAIL POLAR EXPRESS?

[www.coshoctontribune.com]

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CANADIAN MODEL RAILROAD IS PEPPERED WITH LOCAL LANDMARKS

[victoriastar.canadaeast.com]

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CZECH ACTIVISTS DEFEND RAILROAD AGAINST HIGHWAY (With photos)

[www.praguepost.com]

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TRAIN FIRE CLOSES MAJOR RAILWAY STATION IN GREAT BRITIAN

[news.bbc.co.uk]

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SOLVING THE CHALLENGES OF HIGH SPEED TRAIN TRAVEL

[www.iht.com]

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TRANSIT NEWS:

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L.A. COUNTY SALES TAX HIKE FOR TRANSIT HITS ROADBLOCK

[www.latimes.com]

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RAIL RUNNER EXPRESS: SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO PLANNERS WANT 'VIBRANT' STATION AREA

[www.santafenewmexican.com]

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SEATTLE MONORAIL OUT OF SERVICE THIS WEEK

[seattletimes.nwsource.com]

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TRANSIT SYSTEM IS DALEY'S FIRST STOP IN BEIJING; MAYOR IS TREATED LIKE STAR AS HE STUDIES CITY'S NEW $7.7 BILLION SUBWAY (With photo)

[www.chicagotribune.com]

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STREETCARS OFFLINE IN NEW ORLEANS' CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR FOUR DAYS

[www.nola.com]

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SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY LIGHT-RAIL RIDERSHIP SPIKES

[www.berryessasun.com]

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MAN DIES AFTER BEING HIT BY SUBWAY TRAIN IN LOS ANGELES

[www.latimes.com]

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NEW YORK CITY'S M.T.A. ROLLS OUT ESCALATORS WITH CONSERVATION FEATURES

[www.nytimes.com]

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COMMUTER RAIL PLAN GAINS MOMENTUM FOR WEST SHORE OF SUSQUEHANNA RIVER

[www.pennlive.com]

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NEW YORK M.T.A. STUDY CONFIRMS THAT STATIONS ARE DIRTY

[www.nytimes.com]

(ED. NOTE: Duuuh... - lwg)

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