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Trainnews - volume 3 - issue 125
Author: Espee99
Date: 06-07-2010 - 19:50
Trainnews - volume 3 - issue 125 - 06/07/10
Notice - Trainnews is posted at both trainnews.org and altamontpress.com. Checkout Trainnews.org a RR board dedicated to train and railroad news and discussion.
This day in Railroad History
June 7, 2006
BNSF became the first Class I railroad to recruit railfans to help ensure the company's rail network remains safe. The program is called the Citizens for Rail Security (CRS), BNSF designed a program that encourages railfans to register on an official company website. The website will allow users to print out a small identification card, containing a list of general safety guidelines for a railfan to follow, as well as a toll-free telephone number to alert a BNSF representative of suspicious activities or potential security breaches. As of April 2010, CRS had more than 9,200 members. BNSF has had a similar program for employees since 2003. The BNSF On Guard program has been highly successful, with more than 200 employees reporting suspicious activities since its inception.
[www.citizensforrailsecurity.com]
Tonight's Photo - Please send photos to trainnews1@yahoo.com. Thanks for sending interesting photos, please keep them comming.
Sumpter Valley narrow gauge railway's #19 prepares to take another trainload of patrons from McEwen to Sumpter, Oregon during their opening weekend. The 1920 Alco Mikado was removed from service June 1st for the 1472-day FRA boiler inspection/repairs.
Richard A. Olson Photo
Domestic News
CSXI to merge with CSXT
[progressiverailroading.com]
NS to adopt GE's 'movement planner' software system-wide
[progressiverailroading.com]
and
Norfolk Southern and GE Announce Success of Breakthrough Technology to Help Railroads Move Freight Faster and Smarter
[www.marketwatch.com]
South Carolina Public Railways to retrofit two locomotive engines
[progressiverailroading.com]
Coalition urges Congress to fund rail initiatives
[progressiverailroading.com]
SEPTA stresses need for more state funding
[progressiverailroading.com]
KCSR to demolish former locomotive shop in Kansas
[progressiverailroading.com]
Updates from Alternate Concepts, Alstom, Pacer, Axion International, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Railinc, RMI and Interfleet Technology
[progressiverailroading.com]
Area locomotive gets role in Reese Witherspoon movie
[www.rgj.com]
High-Speed Vegas-Phoenix Train Under Discussion
[www.myfoxphoenix.com]
Extra-long Green Line train runs through eight stations
[www.washingtonexaminer.com]
Train hits tractor-trailer in Rowan Co.
[www.charlotteobserver.com]
Free train rides part of collision prevention effort
[www.spokesman.com]
N.C. inaugurates third Raleigh-to-Charlotte train
[www.raleigh2.com]
Small intersection is the big concern for Expo light-rail system
[www.latimes.com]
Train deal in works between Utah, Boston agencies
[www.sltrib.com]
Some Sound Transit light-rail screeches just won't stop
[seattletimes.nwsource.com]
Restored Passenger Train Chugs Through Ozarks
[ozarksfirst.com]
Rochester fire fighters battle train fire
[www.whec.com]
Swampscott to issue new RFP for train depot
[www.thedailyitemoflynn.com]
Japanese train firm wants partnership
[www.istockanalyst.com]
Railroad talk dominates Shreveport City Council meeting
[www.shreveporttimes.com]
Caltrain will cut service in October, raise fares in January
[www.insidebayarea.com]
Aging rail line worth saving to improve transportation, cut air pollution, officials tell Visalia City Council
[www.visaliatimesdelta.com]
High-speed rail firm sees 2011 start
[www.sbsun.com]
Canadian News
Toronto breaks ground on Union Station improvements
[progressiverailroading.com]
More new train cars for Dorion/Rigaud line
[www.montrealgazette.com]
International News
'Balls of fire' strike train as boulders cause derailment
[www.independent.co.uk]
and
Driver of derailed train saw 'huge rocks on track'
[news.bbc.co.uk]
Hitachi shares hit by reports UK train deal in doubt
[www.reuters.com]
Passenger train engine catches fire in Kanpur; no casualty
[www.hindustantimes.com]
Xstrata mine train derails
[www.abc.net.au]
Chinese Concept: The Train that Never Stops
[www.walyou.com]
Train station opens at Moses Mabhida stadium
[www.iol.co.za]
Gautrain on track for a new era of high-speed transport
[www.dispatch.co.za]
Train companies respond to NAO report ‘Increasing Rail Capacity’
[www.breakingtravelnews.com]
Derailed cargo train disrupts KTM commuter services
[www.theborneopost.com]
Heavy rains affect train services in Rajasthan
[www.ptinews.com]
Peak commuter train breaks down
[www.geelongadvertiser.com.au]
£10 train fare to get to London
[www.expressandstar.com]
Running Extra
Lumberjack Steam Train: To kick off 2010 season on June 24
[www.wisbusiness.com]
A reunion for old railroaders
[richmondregister.com]
Notice - Trainnews is posted at both trainnews.org and altamontpress.com. Checkout Trainnews.org a RR board dedicated to train and railroad news and discussion.
This day in Railroad History
June 7, 2006
BNSF became the first Class I railroad to recruit railfans to help ensure the company's rail network remains safe. The program is called the Citizens for Rail Security (CRS), BNSF designed a program that encourages railfans to register on an official company website. The website will allow users to print out a small identification card, containing a list of general safety guidelines for a railfan to follow, as well as a toll-free telephone number to alert a BNSF representative of suspicious activities or potential security breaches. As of April 2010, CRS had more than 9,200 members. BNSF has had a similar program for employees since 2003. The BNSF On Guard program has been highly successful, with more than 200 employees reporting suspicious activities since its inception.
[www.citizensforrailsecurity.com]
Tonight's Photo - Please send photos to trainnews1@yahoo.com. Thanks for sending interesting photos, please keep them comming.
Sumpter Valley narrow gauge railway's #19 prepares to take another trainload of patrons from McEwen to Sumpter, Oregon during their opening weekend. The 1920 Alco Mikado was removed from service June 1st for the 1472-day FRA boiler inspection/repairs.
Richard A. Olson Photo
Domestic News
CSXI to merge with CSXT
[progressiverailroading.com]
NS to adopt GE's 'movement planner' software system-wide
[progressiverailroading.com]
and
Norfolk Southern and GE Announce Success of Breakthrough Technology to Help Railroads Move Freight Faster and Smarter
[www.marketwatch.com]
South Carolina Public Railways to retrofit two locomotive engines
[progressiverailroading.com]
Coalition urges Congress to fund rail initiatives
[progressiverailroading.com]
SEPTA stresses need for more state funding
[progressiverailroading.com]
KCSR to demolish former locomotive shop in Kansas
[progressiverailroading.com]
Updates from Alternate Concepts, Alstom, Pacer, Axion International, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Railinc, RMI and Interfleet Technology
[progressiverailroading.com]
Area locomotive gets role in Reese Witherspoon movie
[www.rgj.com]
High-Speed Vegas-Phoenix Train Under Discussion
[www.myfoxphoenix.com]
Extra-long Green Line train runs through eight stations
[www.washingtonexaminer.com]
Train hits tractor-trailer in Rowan Co.
[www.charlotteobserver.com]
Free train rides part of collision prevention effort
[www.spokesman.com]
N.C. inaugurates third Raleigh-to-Charlotte train
[www.raleigh2.com]
Small intersection is the big concern for Expo light-rail system
[www.latimes.com]
Train deal in works between Utah, Boston agencies
[www.sltrib.com]
Some Sound Transit light-rail screeches just won't stop
[seattletimes.nwsource.com]
Restored Passenger Train Chugs Through Ozarks
[ozarksfirst.com]
Rochester fire fighters battle train fire
[www.whec.com]
Swampscott to issue new RFP for train depot
[www.thedailyitemoflynn.com]
Japanese train firm wants partnership
[www.istockanalyst.com]
Railroad talk dominates Shreveport City Council meeting
[www.shreveporttimes.com]
Caltrain will cut service in October, raise fares in January
[www.insidebayarea.com]
Aging rail line worth saving to improve transportation, cut air pollution, officials tell Visalia City Council
[www.visaliatimesdelta.com]
High-speed rail firm sees 2011 start
[www.sbsun.com]
Canadian News
Toronto breaks ground on Union Station improvements
[progressiverailroading.com]
More new train cars for Dorion/Rigaud line
[www.montrealgazette.com]
International News
'Balls of fire' strike train as boulders cause derailment
[www.independent.co.uk]
and
Driver of derailed train saw 'huge rocks on track'
[news.bbc.co.uk]
Hitachi shares hit by reports UK train deal in doubt
[www.reuters.com]
Passenger train engine catches fire in Kanpur; no casualty
[www.hindustantimes.com]
Xstrata mine train derails
[www.abc.net.au]
Chinese Concept: The Train that Never Stops
[www.walyou.com]
Train station opens at Moses Mabhida stadium
[www.iol.co.za]
Gautrain on track for a new era of high-speed transport
[www.dispatch.co.za]
Train companies respond to NAO report ‘Increasing Rail Capacity’
[www.breakingtravelnews.com]
Derailed cargo train disrupts KTM commuter services
[www.theborneopost.com]
Heavy rains affect train services in Rajasthan
[www.ptinews.com]
Peak commuter train breaks down
[www.geelongadvertiser.com.au]
£10 train fare to get to London
[www.expressandstar.com]
Running Extra
Lumberjack Steam Train: To kick off 2010 season on June 24
[www.wisbusiness.com]
A reunion for old railroaders
[richmondregister.com]
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Espee99 | 06-07-2010 - 19:50 |
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gbrewer | 06-08-2010 - 08:09 |
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Richard Olson | 06-08-2010 - 11:12 |
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gbrewer | 06-08-2010 - 11:26 |
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Nicholson | 06-08-2010 - 09:06 |
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Graham Buxton | 06-08-2010 - 09:33 |
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Nicholson | 06-08-2010 - 09:55 |