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May 24, 2013
Heart of Texas severed by trestle fire
LOMETA, Texas – The new Heart of Texas Railroad suffered a major setback this week when a fire burned the approach to its Colorado River bridge about 14 miles w...
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NEWARK, N.J. – Amtrak’s long-term tie replacement project on the Northeast Corridor, which will require the railroad to take one of four tracks out of service o...
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Illinois lawmakers push study of new east-west passenger route
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois lawmakers are pushing for a study of a new east-west passenger rail route through the state, the Mattoon Journal Gazette reports. T...
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Steam Into History steams up for the first time
NEW FREEDOM, Pa. – A brand-new steam locomotive came to life for the first time this week on its new home road. The locomotive, carrying No. 17 and named York, ...
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Railroads remind public to be safe around the tracks this holiday weekend
WASHINGTON – Operation Lifesaver is reminding motorists to be safe at railroad crossings this holiday weekend. Each year, the number of grade crossing collision...
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Santa Fe Southern won't run this year
SANTA FE, N.M. – The Santa Fe Southern won't operate passenger trains this season between Santa Fe and Lamy, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports. Last year, the ra...
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