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January 27, 2012

BNSF main line damaged north of Seattle

SEATTLE – One track of BNSF Railway’s double track main line along Puget Sound north of Seattle was damaged by waves crashing over a seawall yesterday. The wave... More »

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Canadian government says it won't sell VIA

OTTAWA, Ontario – The Canadian government is denying published reports that it is thinking about selling Via Rail, the Canadian Press has reported. A spokesman ... More »

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Thanks, Congress: Mass transit loses tax benefit

WASHINGTON – A little known consequence of Congressional inaction during tax negotiations last month has increased the cost for many who use mass transit. For t... More »

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Ground broken for first SunRail commuter station

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – After years of conflict between supporters and detractors, construction began today on Central Florida’s first commuter rail line. Loc... More »

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North Carolina Transportation Museum offers 'Behind the Scenes' tours

SPENCER, N.C. – The North Carolina Transportation Museum is offering visitors a look at rarely seen areas of the museum, once Southern Railway’s largest locomot... More »

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Amtrak 'Hiawatha Service' sets annual ridership record

CHICAGO – Amtrak’s Chicago-Milwaukee Hiawatha Service set a ridership record in 2011, carrying 823,163 passengers. According to the Wisconsin Department of Tran... More »

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