Trainnews volume 2 - issue 169
Author: Espee99
Date: 07-13-2009 - 21:47

Trainnews - volume 2 - issue 169 - 07/13/09


TODAY'S PHOTO
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SP 4-8-4 4449 AND TRAIN ROLL EASTBOUND THROUGH GRANITE, IDAHO, ON THE MORNING OF JULY 4TH EN ROUTE FROM SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, TO WHITEFISH, MONTANA.

PHOTO BY SEAN KELLY


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Domestic News


NTSB says D.C. Metro system lacks 'safety redundancy'
[www.usatoday.com]


NTSB findings in fatal Greenline crash released
[www.wbz.com]


Texas seeks $2 billion in federal funds for trains
[transportationblog.dallasnews.com]


Grapevine man hurt when train hits his SUV near Alliance
[www.star-telegram.com]


Tractor collides with freight train
[www.saljournal.com]


Truck Versus Train Crash
[www.wjfw.com]


It's a slap in deface on trains: MTA, cops cut subway graffiti by 46%
[www.nydailynews.com]


Train Service Disrupted On Waterbury Line
[www.wfsb.com]


N.E. aims to double train use by 2030
[www.pbn.com]


[www.pbn.com]
[www.fresnobee.com]


Special train ride offered in Billings
[www.montanasnewsstation.com]


No injuries in train, vehicle accident
[mywebtimes.com]


Train derails, spills wheat; no one hurt
[www.gainesville.com]


'Christmas Carol' on track with train stop
[www.twincities.com]


Railroad Museum of New England, Inc
[www.examiner.com]


Rail rebound?: Developers remain optimistic about the Downeaster expansion despite a funding flux
[www.mainebiz.biz]


Crist Should Do More for Bullet Trains
[www.theledger.com]


Amtrak accused of hindering stimulus oversight
[www.usatoday.com]
and
Amtrak unveils first rail car funded by stimulus
[www.google.com]


How did this red locomotive get on a Blue Earth railroad track?
[www.faribaultcountyregister.com]


CSX Profit Beats Estimates After Cutting Expenses
[www.bloomberg.com]


Railroad contract draws fire
[www.unionleader.com]


World War II re-enactment brings National Railroad Museum to life
[www.greenbaypressgazette.com]


KDOT explores grant for Kansas City-Oklahoma City Amtrak service
[www.bizjournals.com]


Fortress Clashes on Both Sides of Talks
[online.wsj.com]


US railroad pricing power seen waning amid downturn
[www.cargonewsasia.com]


Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific Offer Refrigerated Trailer Shippers the Rail Industry's Fastest Intermodal Delivery From Los Angeles to Atlanta With New Expedited Service
[www.foxbusiness.com]


Genesee & Wyoming Announces Q2 2009 Financial Release Conference Call and Webcast
[news.prnewswire.com]


Montana considers cashing in on tons of coal
[www.indiancountrytoday.com]


8.7-Mile Ride Shows Passengers The Benefits Of Griffin Line
[www.courant.com]


Gulfport now looking at 2010 before RR crossings close
[www.wlox.com]


Denver-El Paso high speed rail study on agenda
[www.coloradoan.com]


Calera, Alabaster and Helena rank among America's best small towns, Money magazine says
[blog.al.com]


Conductor sues UP over injury on train
[www.setexasrecord.com]


California commission provides $40 million for VTA's proposed BART extension
[www.progressiverailroading.com]


T-Bone recommended for funding
[www.tdtnews.com]


Drive to Hydrail Continues Forward
[netnewsledger.com]


Canadian News


Man dragged through west-end Toronto by train
[www.ctv.ca]

International News


Trains delayed by TV drama prop
[news.bbc.co.uk]


Ghan train vandalised in Alice
[www.abc.net.au]


Crash child's face in window haunts train driver
[www.stuff.co.nz]


TCDD’s high-speed train services to double
[www.todayszaman.com]


London Overground introduces Class 378 train fleet
[www.transportbriefing.co.uk]


Now Disposable Blankets, Bedsheets in AC Trains
[www.khaleejtimes.com]


15 injured in train mishap
[www.deccanherald.com]


Philippines - President - PGMA to launch new PNR trains in Tutuban
[www.isria.com]


First air-con trains to stop in Harrow
[www.harrowtimes.co.uk]


One-off SVR train to London
[www.shropshirestar.com]




Subject Written By Date/Time (PST)
  Trainnews volume 2 - issue 169 Espee99 07-13-2009 - 21:47
  Re: picture on Trainnews volume 2 - issue 169 Matt Farnsworth 07-14-2009 - 06:57
  Re: picture on Trainnews volume 2 - issue 169 Bruce Kelly 07-14-2009 - 14:22
  Re: picture on Trainnews volume 2 - issue 169 Matt Farnsworth 07-16-2009 - 07:11
  Re: picture on Trainnews volume 2 - issue 169 Bruce Kelly 07-16-2009 - 12:41


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