Trainnews volume 2 - issue 13
Author: Espee99
Date: 01-14-2009 - 20:13

Trainnews - volume 2 - issue 13 - 1/14/09
Editor's Note -
Please send newsworthy photos to trainnews@att.net, please include name, location and narrative so folks know what, where and why it is newsworthy.


Request - Folks we are again in need of photos, thanks to all that have contributed so dar, and we look forward to new contributions.


http://trainnews.webhop.org/trainnews/011409_0001.jpg
D&RGW narrow gauge consolidation number 278 sits on display in disrepair on the inaccessible bridge below the dam on Blue Mesa Reservoir placed there by the Bureau of Reclamation. Much of the paint and wood are falling apart.

John Hill Photo


Domestic News


Model railroads draw attention at annual festival
[www.gateline.com]


Genesee & Wyoming's same-railroad carloads dip in December, 4Q
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
and
Genesee & Wyoming traffic rises in December
[www.msnbc.msn.com]


Railroad worker claims defective switch caused injury
[www.setexasrecord.com]


Siouxland Historical Railroad receives state grant
[www.siouxcityjournal.com]


Fitch rates Norfolk Southern senior notes 'BBB+'
[www.forbes.com]


Commissioners deny help for Railroad Authority debt
[www.zwire.com]


Corzine must be made to answer
[blog.nj.com]


South Shore ridership down slightly in 2008
[www.chicagotribune.com]


Metro-North says some riders double-billed in January
[www.newstimes.com]


U.S. 24 opens; track work continues
[www.crescent-news.com]


Quiet zones to take effect in Aurora
[www.suburbanchicagonews.com]


Landowners' suit accuses BNSF of causing wildfire
[seattletimes.nwsource.com]


Lynx extension route chosen
[www.charlotteobserver.com]


MDOT, CSX agree to RR crossing closings
[www.sunherald.com]


RailAmerica boots up new-and-improved Web site
[www.progressiverailroading.com]


Planning Commission OKs depot project
[www.aikenstandard.com]


Canadian National merger hits suburban roadblock
[www.rblandmark.com]


New DOT regulations calls for stronger rail tank cars
[www.purchasing.com]


CSX to Take Noncash Charge on Resort
[online.wsj.com]


Company sues state over Rail Runner name
[www.bizjournals.com]
and
Mass. firm sues state over Railrunner name
[www.masslive.com]


New Issue-CSX Corp sells $500 mln 10-year notes
[uk.reuters.com]


MTA assailed for proposed fair hikes, service cuts
[lohud.com]


Police train search turns up Secret Service agent
[www.chicagotribune.com]


Bomb scare disrupts Long Beach train service
[www.newsday.com]


2nd Hudson Rail Tunnel Clears Key Federal Hurdle
[www.nytimes.com]


Amtrak Derailment Slows 3 Metra Lines
[www.myfoxchicago.com]


Downtown Metro Stations Enter or Exit Only on Inauguration Day
[www.myfoxdc.com]


MARC Train Offers Special Inauguration Service
[your4state.com]


International News


GO back on schedule for afternoon commute
[www.thestar.com]
and
CN signal glitch strands GO train riders
[www.680news.com]




Subject Written By Date/Time (PST)
  Trainnews volume 2 - issue 13 Espee99 01-14-2009 - 20:13
  Re: Trainnews volume 2 - issue 13 Hal 01-15-2009 - 08:43
  Re: Trainnews volume 2 - issue 13 NKB 01-15-2009 - 08:57
  Re: Trainnews volume 2 - issue 13 Stan-Messenger 01-15-2009 - 13:53


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