Trainnews volume 2 - issue 212
Author: Espee99
Date: 08-28-2009 - 20:49

Trainnews - volume 2 - issue 212 - 08/28/09


Train news will not publish tomorrow evening and it will return on Sunday evening.


Today's Photo
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An eastbound BNSF stacker train slowly grinds up and out of Abo Canyon past a massive earthmoving site, part of the Abo Canyon double-tracking project, at 11:40am 8-20-09 and a view of the huge cut under construction at the east end of Abo Canyon.

Paul Sturtz Photos


Domestic News


Metrolink board votes to open talks with Amtrak to provide train crews
[www.latimes.com]
and
Metrolink will replace train operator Connex
[www.venturacountystar.com]


Video proves RR signal worked, train's horn blew as Canton crash killed 5
[www.freep.com]


Northstar train fares announced
[www.startribune.com]


Train strikes Laurel Public Works truck parked on tracks
[www.leadercall.com]


Court ruling could impact Caltrain's electrification plans
[www.mercurynews.com]


Alabama Port Authority wants train link to McCalla rail facility
[birmingham.bizjournals.com]


CSX train traps a Vigo Co. neighborhood
[www.wthitv.com]


UP's August PRB train loadings a tad off last year's pace
[www.progressiverailroading.com]


Pennsauken train station on the way
[philadelphia.bizjournals.com]^2002061


Cheers on wheels Amid friendly atmosphere on WES, everybody knows your name
[www.oregonlive.com]


Whistles stop: Union Pacific Railroad work temporarily closes crossings
[www.thetelegraph.com]


A cleaner railroad
[durangoherald.com]


BNSF opposes requirement to install automatic-braking systems
[www.star-telegram.com]


Take a ride on the nearest railroad
[www.pal-item.com]


Updates from New York Air Brake, JMA Railroad Supply, A. Stucki, Orgo-Thermit and Alliance Shippers
[www.progressiverailroading.com]


TRAC Joins the STB in Challenging CN on Its Request for Trackage Rights Along Rail Lines Related to the EJ&E Transaction
[news.prnewswire.com]


U.P. is expanding its role in used car market
[www.omaha.com]


Penn State Altoona receives $100K grant
[www.collegian.psu.edu]


Canadian News


VIA Rail launches a new Bike Train between Montreal and Toronto
[www.istockanalyst.com]


Moose Jaw's CPR gardens impressed train travellers
[mjtimes.sk.ca]


International News


High-speed parcel train from Delhi to Gujarat soon
[timesofindia.indiatimes.com]


Caught on a train
[www.sofiaecho.com]


Eurostar welcomes 100 millionth passenger
[www.google.com]


Ambitious train plans on the cards
[www.messengernewspapers.co.uk]


Cowra’s trains forced to migrate south
[cowracommunitynews.com]


Delays to traffic and trains as lorry hits Whitstable bridge
[www.kentonline.co.uk]


Kingston 'Save the Kingston Flyer' internet group set up
[www.odt.co.nz]


Eurotunnel Offers Refunds After Breakdown
[www.comparecarhire.co.uk]


Latvian railroad car plant RVR plans tram renovation
[www.baltic-course.com]




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