Trainnews - volume 2 - issue 250 - 10/11/09
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On Sunday, 4 Oct 2009, two of the Cumbres and Toltecs K-36 and K-37 locomotives sit outside the Chama enginehouse, hopefully to be rebuilt some day
Paul Sturtz Photo
Domestic News
Railroads join environmental groups, homeland security experts in trying to lessen hazards of toxic cargo
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www.star-telegram.com]
B&O Railroad Museum offers free admission
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www.examiner.com]
Federal railroad agency holds off awarding grants
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www.freep.com]
and
It’s in the numbers
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www.lasvegassun.com]
‘Railroad style’ favored for park
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www.santamariatimes.com]
Railroads, gov't spar over chlorine trains
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www.timesoftheinternet.com]
Scenic railroad keeping expenses down as it heads to slow months
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www.times-news.com]
Long train not running - no limit on how long train can block crossing
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blog.al.com]
One-day rail excursion
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www.telegram.com]
Alaska at a tipping point
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newsminer.com]
CSX Trees for Tracks builds on momentum of Baltimore community
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www.reuters.com]
Recession has stalled transportation-sector growth locally
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dispatch.com]
HITR Announces Over $80 Million in Potential Sales
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pr-usa.net]
HCER sells Polar Express tickets, offers classes
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www.hudsonhubtimes.com]
Homeless Ordered Out of Camp on Lakeland CSX Land
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www.theledger.com]-
Hearings Held For LA-To-Pomona High-Speed Trains
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cbs2.com]
California Congressional Leaders Put Support Behind State`s Bid For High-Speed Train Federal Stimulus Funding
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www.reuters.com]
Downtown passenger train station could be operational by 2011
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www.daytondailynews.com]
Crumbling Chicago transit system looking for cash after losing Olympic gold
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www.kwqc.com]
Bullet train's proposed path rips through Rainbow man's property
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www.nctimes.com]
Rapid trains also needed for freight
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www.azcentral.com]
RailAmerica Calls the 'All Aboard'
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online.wsj.com]
Better Wi-Fi access arrives for ACE riders
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www.insidebayarea.com]
Canadian News
SORRY NO CANADIAN NEWS FOUND BY SEARCH TONIGHT
International News
Iranian Delegation to Visit Turkmenistan on New Railroad
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english.farsnews.com]
Train accident in Russia leaves 92 injured
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www.monstersandcritics.com]
Fortescue Approves A$360 Million Ore Mine Expansion
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www.bloomberg.com]
Lucky escape: passengers flee before train hits taxi
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www.abc.net.au]
Train overcrowding to 'worsen with new station'
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www.brisbanetimes.com.au]
Special trains announced
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com]
Goods train derails in Lohta yard
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com]
AIDS patients yet to get 75% concession on train tickets
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com]
Express train witnesses ups and downs in Sino-Russian ties
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news.xinhuanet.com]
Train to the future... at 120km an hour!
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www.theeastafrican.co.ke]
South Coast left off train timetable
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www.illawarramercury.com.au]
Changing the rules for Wellington’s new commuter train service
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wellington.scoop.co.nz]
Campaign launched against 'nuisance' PA annoucements
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www.telegraph.co.uk]
Cutting-edge Technology Secures Railway Safety
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www.koreaittimes.com]
Saudi bank for replacement of railway signaling system
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pakobserver.net]