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Today's News, February 22nd 2012
Signing Day Capsules - Others: Kiel, Carlisle top Notre Dame's class
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Quarterback Gunner Kiel topped Notre Dame's 2012 recruiting class of 16 freshmen announced Wednesday along with a high-profile transfer — running back Amir Carlisle, who left Southern Cal after a single season to join the Irish.
February 5th Is National Weatherperson's Day
STORMTRACK12 WEATHER CENTER National Weatherperson's day commemorates the birth of one of America's first weather observers, John Jeffries, in 1744.
Louisiana community helps Fort Polk chefs train to win
FORT POLK -- Good food warms your heart and fills your belly, but learning how to do it well is the recipe for success. Whether the menu is sweet pastries or savory soups, several Fort Polk soldiers are learning how to make delicious food with help from culinary masters within the local community. For six weeks from January through February, cooks from the 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and ...
Woman in critical condition after being hit by train in Billings
BILLINGS- The 51-year-old Utah woman who was hit by a train in Billings on Wednesday morning is in critical condition at Billings Clinic. Witnesses say she apparently stepped out in front of the train at about 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Laurel Road and Moore Lane.
Woman in critical condition after hit by train; police suspect suicide attempt
A woman was hit by a train at the intersection of Laurel Road and Moore Lane on Wednesday morning in what the Billings Police Department believes was an attempted suicide.
UPDATE: Billings pedestrian hit by train
BILLINGS - A 51-year-old Utah woman is in critical condition at Billings Clinic tonight after she apparently stepped out in front of a train heading through Billings.
UPDATE: Woman hit by train in Billings
A 51-year-old Utah woman who was hit by a train in Billings on Wednesday is in critical condition at Billings Clinic.
UT woman in critical condition after being hit by train in Billings
The 51-year-old Utah woman who was hit by a train in Billings on Wednesday is in critical condition at Billings Clinic.
UPDATE: Pedestrian hit by train
A 51-year-old Utah woman who was hit by a train in Billings on Wednesday is in critical condition at Billings Clinic.
Utah woman struck by train in Billings, Mont.
Utah woman struck by train in Billings, Mont. The Associated Press Published Feb 22, 2012 03:44PM MDT Billings, Mont. • Police in Billings are investigating after witnesses say a 51-year-old Utah woman appeared to have intentionally stepped in front of a freight train. Lt. Kevin Iffland tells The Billings Gazette (http://bit.ly/zkmRL7 ) the woman suffered life-threatening injuries when she was ...
Significant impact expected from 44-mile Tanglefoot Trail
NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI — New Albany businessman Travis Wiseman says he’s ready to see rails converted to trails. Wiseman’s Union Appliance and Furniture in downtown New Albany sits next to what will be the start of the Rails to Trails project.
Forest Service volunteer of the year hopes more will join his cause
Joel Starr's idea of a good time is sawing apart felled logs and brush blocking a trail in the forest.
Taking the Oregon Trail with Lilith [Theater]
by Brian Kennedy Take a ride on the Oregon Trail with Looking for Lilith in Beyond the Blue Mountains, which will open tomorrow night.   read more
State Program That Subsidizes Union Pacific and Other For-Profit Rail Companies May Get Bigger
WW recently brought you the story of the railroad company —Union Pacific—that brings in billions of profits but still needs (according to the state of Oregon) millions in public subsidies. In Kara Wilbeck's "Gravy Train," we learned how Union Pacific has availed itself of $24.7 million through ConnectOregon, a program funded through state lottery profits, to fix its rail lines through Oregon ...
Schu-tennial celebrations
One hundred years ago, Frederick W. Schumacher made a deal with Jack Englehart. In exchange for a train station and the building of a town site, the Commissioner of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railroad allowed the community’s founder to change the name of Aura Lake to Schumacher.[...]
Man hit by train in Indian River County still in critical condition
An unidentified man struck by a train last weekend remained in critical condition Wednesday at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute in Fort Pierce, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Growing pains at Branchville parking lot
Commuting in Ridgefield Six Metro-North trains leave the Branchville station each weekday morning. The earliest leaves at 5:52, the latest at 10:16.
Argentina Train Crash Kills Dozens and Injures 600
The train crashed at a busy central station in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, killing 49 passengers and injuring more than 600 people.
Argentina train crash 'kills 49'
A commuter train crash at a station in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, kills 49 people and leaves at least 600 injured, officials say.
Judge orders anonymous jury for trial of would-be subway suicide bomber  
A federal judge has ordered an anonymous jury for the upcoming trial of a would-be suicide bomber who planned to detonate homemade explosives in Manhattan subway trains. Judge Raymond Dearie said Wednesday that he would issue a written order explaining his reasons.
Man dragged by Amtrak train dies
A passenger ejected from a Chicago bound Amtrak train was dragged to his death after being kicked off for drunkenness.
Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsEjected passenger dragged by NY Amtrak train
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - Authorities in upstate New York are investigating the death of an Amtrak passenger apparently dragged by a train after being kicked off for drunkenness.
Passenger told not to get back on Amtrak train found fatally injured at Rochester, NY, station
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Authorities in upstate New York are investigating the death of an Amtrak passenger apparently dragged by a train after being kicked off for drunkenness.
Schenectady Man dragged by Amtrak train dies
Authorities in upstate New York are investigating the death of an Amtrak passenger apparently dragged by a train after being kicked off for drunkenness.
Study: More freight-rail access in Westminster
WESTMINSTER -- An independent study conducted in November indicates there are possible opportunities for freight-rail access in two other Westminster Business Park parcels as a result of the layover station for the proposed West Fitchburg
Meriden Police Identify Pedestrian Struck By Train
Police said that a pedestrian who was killed by a train Wednesday near the intersection of Gypsy Lane and Old Colony Road committed suicide.
NASA seeks volunteers to test menu for Mars mission
Researchers with support from NASA are looking for volunteers to help them determine the menu for a future trip to Mars. According to the website for the Cornell/University of Hawaii study, the goal is to simulate the living and working experience of astronauts on a real planetary mission and compare crew-cooked food to pre-prepared food. The six prime and two alternate crew members will train ...
Ironman champ: Train your brain for pain
Sporting success rests with having the mental fortitude necessary to overcome our fears, pain, and discomfort, Chrissie Wellington says.
49 killed, 550 injured as train slams into station in Argentina
A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station Wednesday, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds of morning commuters in Argentina's worst train accident in decade... Related Stories New York mayor defends monitoring of Muslim students on Web New York police built secret files on mosques in New Jersey French government phasing out use of term 'mademoiselle ...
Train slams into station in Argentina, hundereds injured
A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station on Wednesday, injuring at least 340 morning commuters, Argentina's transportation secretary said. "There are people s... Related Stories Mother visits American condemned to die in Iran New York mayor defends monitoring of Muslim students on Web New York police built secret files on mosques in New Jersey French ...
Argentine train slams into station, hundereds injured
A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station on Wednesday, injuring at least 340 morning commuters, Argentina's transportation secretary said. "There are people s... Related Stories Mother visits American condemned to die in Iran New York mayor defends monitoring of Muslim students on Web New York police built secret files on mosques in New Jersey French ...
Drunk driver gets car stuck on railroad tracks: Lakewood Police Blotter
Police contacted Norfolk-Southern, which owns the railroad that runs through Lakewood, to explain that a vehicle had gotten stuck on the railroad tracks.
Mark Anthony Neal comments: Ideas abound for next 'Soul Train' act
People form a “Soul Train” dance line in Philadelphia on Feb. 13. There have been talks about taking “Soul Train” to Broadway. Film opportunities and a cruise also are being discussed.
‘Tired of hurting’ others, man stood in front of train
ORANGE - Keith Paul Abbott fell off the face of the earth about five years ago.The former football and wrestling star at Dreher High School in Columbia, S.C., had battled drug and alcohol addiction for years, leaving behind a path of wreckage that damaged friends and loved ones who had urged him...
Argentina train crash kills 49 people, traps dozens
A packed Argentina commuter train crashed at a Buenos Aires station during Wednesday's morning rush hour, killing 49 people and injuring more than 600.
Train Crash in Buenos Aires Kills At Least 49
A 7-year-old boy was among the first of the 49 people confirmed killed in a train crash in Buenos Aires that also left at least 550 people injured, according to local media reports.
49 killed in Argentina train crash
A commuter train plowed into a barrier at a Buenos Aires station Wednesday, killing nearly 49 people and injuring hundreds, officials said.
1, 2, 3, 4 trucks trapped
Four tractor trailers became wedged under bridges and overpasses in four different cities on Wednesday.
South Main to close Monday for railroad work
WHAT IT IS South Main Street will be closed Monday at the railroad tracks for work on the tracks.
Area Record Highlights Feb. 17
HIGHLIGHTS McPherson police An officer cited K&O Railroad at 4:02 p.m. Thursday for blocking the 300 block of Old U.S Highway 81 for 42 minutes beginning at 2:04 p.m.
Reminiscing can help an Alzheimer's patient remember past
Debbie Perry, 60, with her daughter is Laura Taylor, 25, shares memories when Laura was in eighth grade, the two of them went on a train trip from LA to British Columbia. Perry suffers from Alzheimer’s. They, through Banner Alzheimers’ Institute, made a video to record it.
WWII gun traveling from Norfolk to Delaware park by train
LEWES, Del. (AP) -- A World War II gun that was once part of the heavy weaponry on the battleship USS Missouri will be making its way to Delaware. The 66-foot gun weighing a quarter-million pounds is scheduled to travel by train from Norfolk to Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, where it will join two similar Army guns. Park officials and a group of volunteers with the Fort Miles Historical ...
Week in Review: 02/19/2012
Shooter receives 17-year sentence; Parks, lodge say no to train; TC L&P proceeds with substation; and more
Shoestring Living: Learn to barter
A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station Wednesday, injuring at least 340 morning commuters, Argentina's transportation secretary said.
Dulles Rail project may be in jeopardy, again
Ideology regarding labor unions could once again disrupt the fragile financing plan for one of the region's biggest transportation projects, the second phase of the Metrorail extension to Dulles International Airport.
Sen. Inouye warns against missing chance for rail
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A recent poll showed 53 percent of people on Oahu want rail stopped and 43 percent want it to forge ahead. On Monday, U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) once again threw his strong support behind the $5.3 billion project.
Hawaii Sen. warns against missing chance for rail
HONOLULU — In response to a recent poll which showed 53% of people on Oahu want rail stopped and 43% want it to move ahead, Sen. Daniel Inouye voiced his support for the $5.3 billion rail project, Hawaii News Now reported.
Woodbury town clock finally in place
WOODBURY — It took some time, but Woodbury’s town clock was finally installed in front of the Woodbury Train Station Cafe, after months of fundraising and anticipation.
Mudslide halts Amtrak service near Everett
Amtrak Cascade service has been disrupted after a mudslide came down on tracks south of Everett.   Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad said the tracks will be closed for the customary 48 hours after a slide for safety.   Chartered buses will substitute for most Amtrak Cascades trains and for the Amtrak Empire Builder trains between Seattle and Everett until Friday morning.    Trains south of ...
U.P. Museum seeks specialty license plate
As Union Pacific marks its 150th anniversary, the railroad's museum is looking to make a little history itself.
Schlanger Park train on track to new home in Carona
Workers began the process of relocating the steam locomotive in Schlanger Park to its new home at the Heart of the Heartlands railroad museum in Carona Monday afternoon.
History along the Mt. Mitchell Challenge route
Drew Shelfer, 36, of Asheville, NC, traverses the slick snow-covered trail on his ascent during last year's Mt. Mitchell Challenge. / Gordon Schuit, Black Mountain News
Lehigh Co - Bridge Project on Tilghman St in Upper Macungie Twp
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced work will begin March 5 on two structurally deficient bridges located along Tilghman Street in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. The project consists of replacing the superstructure (deck and beams) on the Tilghman Street Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad and the complete replacement of the Tilghman Street Bridge over ...
Palo Alto's Vincent Zhou wins gold medal in men's novice competition at U.S. Figure Skating
Vincent Zhou of Palo Alto celebrated the Chinese New Year on Monday with a dragon-stenciled costume and a martial arts-themed winning program.Skating to the pounding strains of Iron Monkey and Rising Sun, Zhou skated away with the gold medal in the men's novice competition at the 2012 Prudential U.
AHR letter to Rusk, Palestine, authority on the railroad
Allen Harper, president of American Heritage Railways, sent a letter to the cities of Rusk and Palestine on Feb. 1 stating if a contract could not be renegotiated by Feb. 15, operations of the Texas State Railbord would cease and all employees would be furloughed.
Company president: Railroad will continue to run
With “expectation for assistance” from local governing bodies, Allen Harper, American Heritage Railways president, said he expects Texas State Railroad operations to continue through the 2012 season.
Local Child Therapist's program to Bullyproof Your Child
  A child therapist had developed a program to train students, teachers and parents how to coach children to control the dance with bullies through body language, silence and if need be martial arts.
What Windows 8 means to Microsoft and to you
The headline really should be "What Windows 8 and Windows on ARM mean to Microsoft and to you" but that didn't ring right to my ears. But it more aptly describes the train of this analysis. Simply stated: Windows 8 is the riskiest release ever. Microsoft execs say they are "re-imagining" Windows. Believe them. But it's much more: Reinvention. If successful, Microsoft will be a very different ...
City of Delaware shifts money to parkway
In 2005, the city of Delaware was adding 600 new houses per year and the city council identified a need for a bridge over the railroad tracks on Berlin Station Road to accommodate growing traffic.
Sanborn gives BNSF an earful
“I’m tired of dog and pony shows,” said Potter Township Chairman Merle Swenson as he got up to leave 46 minutes into a meeting with the Barnes County Commission and representatives of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad company.
PureSpectrum, Inc. Approved as Official Oil and Natural Gas Operator in State of Texas; Company Lau
PureSpectrum, Inc. announces today that it has been approved to do business in the State of Texas including an established bond with the Railroad Commission of Te
Orient-Express Appoints Richard M. Levine as Chief Legal Officer
HAMILTON, Bermuda, February 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (NYSE:OEH, http://www.orient-express.com ), owners or part owners and managers of 49 luxury hotel, restaurant, tourist train ...
Former Clear Lake resident files for Railroad Commission
Commissioner Barry Smitherman, who formerly lived in Clear Lake City, has filed to appear on the Republican Primary ballot for the Railroad Commission term expiring in 2015.
Helicopters from Kentucky to train at Fort Carson
Expect to see a growing number of helicopters buzzing around Fort Carson and the nearby mountains beginning later this week.A brigade of helicopters from Fort Campbell, Ky., plan to train at Fort Carson before heading to Afghanistan later this year, according to a statement by Fort Carson.The...
BLAUERT: A great trail starts at Lands End
From the southern tip of Baja California at Cabo San Lucas to the most westerly part of England in Cornwall, Lands End is a name that signifies land giving way to vast waters.
Man struck by train in Brooklawn, Camden Co.
Police are trying to determine why a man was on a stretch of track when he was struck by an oncoming train Wednesday morning in Brooklawn, Camden County.
Preliminary plans presented for Phoenix Avenue
Engineering firm Crafton Tull presented preliminary plans for an estimated $2.7 million overpass on Phoenix Avenue that will provide a north-to-south route over the Union Pacific railroad that crosses the avenue.
County okays track upgrade by UP
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- All three Stoddard County Commissioners said they had no objections to engineering specifications submitted by Union Pacific Railroad to construct a second main track between...
Presentation to focus on Underground Railroad conductors
Educator Alynn Mahle will discuss the men and women from Ohio who acted as conductors on the Underground Railroad at a presentation at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at Willoughby Public Library, 30 Public Square.
What's Happening
Sunsites-Pearce Heliport to be dedicated Friday The Sunsites-Pearce Medical Evacuation Heliport will be dedicated on Friday, February 24th at 11:00 a.m. at the heliport site. It is located just North of the old jail in Pearce near the intersection of Pearce Road and Ghost Town Trail. Perhaps one of your reporters would like to cover the event. The heliport will be dedicated to the Lifenet 12 ...
Alcohol consumption is most frequent violation of Metro’s law against eating and drinking
Each day Metro riders carrying travel mugs of coffee or their morning muffins board crowded trains and buses, just a sip of joe or quick bite away from breaking the law. The rules against eating and drinking are meant to help keep the system clean and avoid a pest problem, officials say. Read full article >>
Killer Linstinct: The onslaught of Linsanity
  As a sports columnist, I try to write stories about people or events in the sports world that have slipped under the radar. I set out this week to write about Brandon Roy, what he meant to the Trail Blazers, and how his genuinely sad retirement didn't get the attention it deserved because we were in the middle of one of the craziest free-agent periods of all time. Thanks, lockout. But there's ...
Why looking at a car crash can be GOOD for your mental health
Eric Wilson, professor of English at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, argues the case in his book Everyone Loves A Good Train Wreck: Why We Can't Look Away.
Very Sweet Charity to help sustain programs at DeVos Childrens Hospital
A pedestrian was taken to the hospital Friday morning after being hit by a bus ... An Amtrak train heading from Chicago to Port Huron struck a car west of Lansing ...
One killed in Amtrak train crash
An Amtrak train heading from Chicago to Port Huron struck a car west of Lansing on Thursday evening, killing the car's occupant and temporarily stranding about 120 train passengers.
'Missing child' wasn't in wrecked car
"Where is my baby?" Sarabeth Smith's cries startled police officers arriving at the Eaton Drive-Railroad Avenue-North Hillcrest Drive-East Lane Street intersection, where she had driven into a ditch...
Car finds railroad tracks
Kevin Michael Williams, 5303 S. Alexander Rd., was cited for disregarding a stop sign after a 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier he was driving became stuck on CSX railroad tracks in Washington near the Daviess County Chamber of Commerce. Tri-County Towing removed the vehicle at 5:41 p.m. after CSX officials had been contacted.
Commissioner estimates six frac sand trains per day if east-west rail corridor is restored
Returning to service the Wisconsin Central Limited Railroad line from Ladysmith to Almena would significantly increase rail traffic through Ladysmith. The seldom-used rail line is currently owned by a subsidiary holding company of Canadian National.
Man Walks 2,000 to Texas Miles to Raise Awareness
Most people who visit our state come by plane, car, or train, but that's not the case with George Throop, he decided to walk here.
Will Bernard Announces New Album, Tour Dates
Guitarist Will Bernard will release his new album Outdoor Living on March 20 via Dreck to Disk/A-Train. The albums comes the follow-up to Bernard’s 2008 effort, Blue Plate Special , which featured the all-star trio consisting of Bernard, John Medeski and Stanton Moore.
Police: 81-Year-Old Victim Knocked Onto Train Roadbed After iPhone Robbery
Authorities said the incident happened on Feb. 17 around 11:45 p.m. at the Lorimer Street "J" train platform. One of the suspects took an iPhone from an 81-year-old victim and fled.
New Jersey Nets Fan Reminded Everyday of Move to Brooklyn
Nothing can be worse for a diehard sports fans than seeing the team they loved watching play their entire life leave their home state. Well, it's happening to me and I'm being reminded of the disappointing situation the minute I wake up.   3:00 a.m. Every morning, my alarm goes off nice and early in order to catch a 4:12 a.m. NJ Coast Line train heading northbound towards New York Penn Station ...
Elderly man robbed, pushed on subway tracks
It happened last Friday at 11:45 p.m. at the Lorimer Street J train platform in Williamsburg.
EPA Removing Drums from Derailment Site in LeRoy
Leroy, N.Y. - EPA to remove barrels from Lehigh Railroad site.
No ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ for Oklahoma Guard
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — House Speaker Kris Steele on Monday derailed an Oklahoma lawmaker’s attempt to prevent gays from serving openly in the Oklahoma National Guard, drawing the ire of the bill’s au...
Lawmaker tries to revive DADT for Okla. Guard
OKLAHOMA CITY — House Speaker Kris Steele on Monday derailed an Oklahoma lawmaker’s attempt to prevent gays from serving openly in the Oklahoma National Guard, drawing the ire of the bill’s author, who accused Steele of imposing “dictatorial rule” in the House.
RMI Signs Agreement with RailAmerica for Car Repair Billing Software System
RMI, a GE Transportation company and the largest independent provider of Transportation Management Software and comprehensive information services, today announced that it has reached a five-year agreement with RailAmerica, Inc.
Ravalli Commissioners have questions about MRL grant
HAMILTON- Ravalli County commissioners have agreed to spend the money for an initial grant application to save rail service to the Bitterroot Valley.
Ravalli Co. to pursue railroad grant, but needs questions answered
HAMILTON- Ravalli County commissioners will pay for the initial work on a grant to save railroad service to the Bitterroot. However, board members say there are major questions to overcome, such as finding hundreds of thousands of dollars to match any federal funds.
Jefferson County trail system plan includes bike lanes, sidewalks, greenways (slideshow, video)
The Red Rock Ridge & Valley Trail System was shown to a crowd of close to 400 people at the Birmingham Museum of Art tonight.
Madison Police officer charged with DUI
A Madison Police officer is charged with DUI. Officer Efrem Adams was involved in wreck on Old Railroad-Bed Road. Officials say his car and flipped multiple times around 11:15 p.m. Sunday. 
Commuter Train Crash Kills Dozens in Argentina
The train crashed at a busy central station in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, killing 49 passengers and injuring more than 600 people.
Ackman Beats Gates With Canada Pacific Rail Investment: Chart of the Day
The CHART OF THE DAY shows Canadian Pacific ’s total return of 23 percent since Oct. 27, the day before Ackman disclosed a stake that made him the largest stockholder.
Ackman Beats Gates With Canada Rail Investment: Chart of the Day
William Ackman’s campaign for a new chief at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is pushing the stock to bigger gains than the rival carrier he cites as a better-run railroad -- and whose biggest investor is Bill Gates.
CP CEO Green responds to Pershing town hall, defends DM&E acquisition
CALGARY - Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.'s chief executive officer is firing back at the shareholder seeking to oust him, telling employees Wednesday the 2008 acquisition of the DM&E railroad was the right move.
David Kolb: So many Republicans, so few real differences
Does it matter which Republican wins the Michigan primary or, beyond that, the GOP nomination? Not in the slightest. Mitt, Rick, Newt, Ron – or even the Loser’s Parade of Bachmann, Perry, Trump and the conductor of the derailed Cain Train – they’re all the same.
High-Speed Rail Construction Set for West Coast
Construction is slated to begin later this year in the route hosting the nation's most ambitious design for high-speed rail service - Los Angeles to San Francisco, according to The Daily
High-Speed Rail: Billions in HSR Funds Could Be Spent Upgrading SoCal Trains
State officials are considering using billions set aside for the California high-speed rail system to upgrade SoCal and NorCal train systems in the next few years so that they could eventually be incorporated into the bullet train project, the Los...
Calif. HSR officials stick by ridership estimate
FRESNO, Calif. — California High-Speed Rail Authority board members say their estimates that passengers will take at least 29 million trips a year on high-speed trains between San Francisco and Los Angeles by 2040 are reasonable, Fresno Bee reported.
KBI officers train in Kiowa County
Residents in Greensburg, Haviland and Mullinville might have noticed the large Kansas Bureau of Investigation assault van and groups of armored officers entering numerous county buildings last week.
Focus on walkable cities
People interested in how cities can redevelop while encouraging public transit, passenger rail,bicycling and walking may want to keep Thursday morning open. That’s when John Robert Smith, president of Reconnecting America, a Washington, D.C.-based non- profit group that promotes public transit, and Christopher Leinberger, an expert on downtown redevelopment, will …
Ejected passenger dragged by NY Amtrak train dies
Authorities in upstate New York are investigating the death of an Amtrak passenger apparently dragged by a train after being kicked off for drunkenness.
Elburn. Kane studying Anderson Road bridge, extension pact
The Elburn Village Board and Kane County are hammering out an agreement for the construction and ultimate jurisdiction over the proposed Anderson Road extension and bridge over the Union Pacific railroad tracks in the village.
Argentine train slams into station; 49 dead
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Officials say a packed train has slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds of morning commuters.
Peek Through Time: Jackson County farmers tried for burning Michigan Central Railroad depot
The long, arduous trial gave meaning to the slang expression "being railroaded."
Passenger Rail Study Includes Routes Through Carroll & Whiteside Counties
The Federal Railroad Administration, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), has kicked off the Chicago to Omaha Regional Passenger Rail System Planning Study.
U-Haul Adds 800 Moving Vans with the Ontario SuperGraphic Showcasing the Underground Railroad Just
U-Haul Adds 800 Moving Vans with the Ontario SuperGraphic Showcasing the Underground Railroad Just in Time to Honor and Recognize Black History Month
Magic Johnson plans new life for ‘Soul Train’
Before the death of Don Cornelius stirred pangs of Soul Train nostalgia in the American public, a group of black entrepreneurs
Argentine train slams into station, 49 passengers die
Buenos Aires, Argentina— A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station Wednesday, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds of morning commuters in Argentina's worst train accident in decades.
49 dead, hundreds injured in Buenos Aires train crash
A packed commuter train slammed into a retaining wall at a railway terminus in Buenos Aires during rush hour Wednesday, leaving at least 49 dead, 550 injured, and dozens trapped in the wreckage.
County to consider taking part in rail study
FORT WAYNE -- Allen County Commissioners are considering taking part in a study to provide passenger train service from Fort Wayne to northern Indiana and Chicago.
Train, Worst Band Ever to Come From San Francisco, To Play Small Venues Citywide
See you in April, dudes.​ [Post updated Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.] Unless this is some kind of early and ill-timed April fool's joke on us, the week of April 10, 2012, will bring a bland and terrible ho
Skokie Valley trail system gap
For most serious cyclists, a 6.8-mile ride is a warm up, but for northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin riders that distance may create unbridgeable gap in a popular multiuse trail system. Four suburb communities are unable to acquire the federal “rail-to-trail” funds that would be necessary to complete part of the Skokie Valley Trail System. This isn’t just a case of one section of trail left ...
Old bridge in Spencerport to be razed
The old CSX railroad bridge in Spencerport will finally be razed.
Argentine commuter train crashes, killing 49 people
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - A packed commuter train plowed into the buffers at a Buenos Aires station during Wednesday's morning rush hour, killing 49 people and injuring more than 600 in Argentina's worst rail accident in more than 30 years, officials said. Passengers told of chaos and panic as the impact of the collision propelled the second train car into the first carriage, trapping dozens of ...
Sunoco project to create hundreds of construction jobs
Nederland, Texas - From Sunoco - Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE: SXL) today announced a proposal to construct additional railcar storage at its terminal in Nederland, Texas to facilitate the receipt of sweet crude oil from production centers in North Dakota.
Spanish treasure to leave via US military base
TAMPA, Florida (AP) - The transfer of 17 tons (15,400kg) of shipwreck treasure wrested away from deep-sea explorers by the Spanish government will be made later this week from a United States (US) Air Force base in Florida, officials confirmed on Tuesday night. Related Stories Occupy in UK loses legal fight over St Paul's eviction Iraq eyes options in case Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz Train ...
Train crash kills 49, injures 550
BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- A commuter train crashed into a platform at a Buenos Aires train station Wednesday, killing at least 49 people and injuring 550, authorities said.
Argentine train in deadly station wreck
Train slams into busy Buenos Aires station, reportedly killing up to 40; Hundreds more injured
49 killed, 100s hurt in Argentina train crash
A packed train slammed into the end of the line in a Buenos Aires station, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds of commuters in Argentina's worst train accident in decades.
Obama to detail $8 billion college to career plan
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama wants community colleges and businesses to work together to train 2 million workers in high-growth industries, and on Monday will request $8 billion to create a fund to encourage the effort.
Today in History, Feb. 21, 2012
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2012. There are 314 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 21, 1912, a new phrase entered the American political lexicon as former President Theodore Roosevelt, traveling by train to the Oh
Franklin Park pushes for land clean-up
Franklin Park officials would like to speed up the clean-up of a large and polluted industrial site that’s been going on since 2002. In the 1920s, the Joslyn Corp. began treating railroad ties and telephone poles with creosote, pentachlorophenol and copperchromium-arsenic on a 30-acre site bordered by Grand and Franklin avenues and Willow and Martens streets. Over the decades chemicals seeped ...
Illinois lawmakers 'concerned' about GOP transportation bill
(MCT) — Fearing the loss of long-term funding for Chicago-area bus and train projects, Illinois congressmen on Tuesday said funding cuts in a major transportation bill being debated in Washington would hurt mass transit programs in Chicago.
Train car to be moved today
The tender car from Engine No. 1023 in Schlanger Park will be moved to its new home at the Heart of the Heartlands railroad museum today.
Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsLawyer blames rail officials at NY bus crash
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - The trial of a New Jersey bus driver charged with the deaths of four passengers in an upstate New York crash has opened with a defense lawyer blaming railroad and public officials for failing to fix a dangerously low overpass after numerous accidents.
At trial, bus driver's lawyer blames rail officials for low overpass in NY crash that killed 4
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The trial of a New Jersey bus driver charged with the deaths of four passengers in an upstate New York crash has opened with a defense lawyer blaming railroad and public officials for failing to fix a dangerously low overpass after numerous accidents.
Lawyer blames rail officials at NY bus crash trial
The trial of a New Jersey bus driver charged with the deaths of four passengers in an upstate New York crash has opened with a defense lawyer blaming railroad and public officials for failing to fix a dangerously low overpass after numerous accidents.
Hundreds hurt in train crash
A commuter train crashed in Buenos Aires on Wednesday and media reported that at least 40 had been killed, while officials said some 550 others had been injured.
Argentine train crash kills 49 people, hurts 600
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - A packed commuter train plowed into the buffers at a Buenos Aires station during morning rush hour on Wednesday, killing at least 49 people and injuring more than 600 others, officials said. They said the train was unable to stop, presumably due to faulty brakes, and it slammed into the buffers inside the centrally located "Once" station. More than 800 passengers were ...
100s Injured as Argentine Train Crashes
Argentine train slams into busy station during morning commute, killing some and injuring 100s
Argentina train crashes into station, several killed
A packed commuter train slammed into barriers at a railway terminus in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires during rush hour Wednesday, leaving an unknown number of people dead, 550 injured, and dozens trapped in the wreckage.
Argentine train slams into station, killing 49
A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station Wednesday, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds of morning commuters in Argentina's worst train accident in decades.
Parking doubts shadow light rail
Englewood and Leonia officials say they support NJ Transit's plans to extend the northern branch of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system into their communities as long as the agency addresses parking and other concerns.
Restoration Plans for Canaan Depot Move Forward, But There Are Issues
Canaan Union Depot. Photo by Kathryn Boughton. CANAAN—Plans are inching forward on the Canaan Union Depot with members of the Connecticut Railroad Historical Association hopeful that construction can begin in late summer or early fall.
'Several' dead, 550 injured as train crashes into Argentina station platform
BUENOS AIRES -- Several people died and over 550 were injured when a train crashed into a busy railway station platform in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, the La Nacion newspaper reported, citing a senior city official. The official, Alberto Crescenti, did not disclose the number of fatalities. However, he said...
Hundreds hurt in Argentina train wreck
Train slams into busy Buenos Aires station, leaving at least 340 morning commuters hurt; No word on fatalities
Argentine train slams into station, passengers die
A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station Wednesday, killing several people and injuring hundreds of morning commuters, authorities said.
York man charged after making fraudulent unemployment claims
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Tuesday that Richard W. Diggins, Jr., 50 of York, was charged with making fraudulent claims against the United States in connection with unemployment insurance benefits. According to United States Attorney Peter J. Smith, Diggins was receiving unemployment insurance benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board ...
Metro-North Riders Want Fare Hikes Spent on Trains
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Advocates for Metro-North riders are asking that money raised by fare increases be spent on train services. Gov. Dan Malloy’s proposed budget for next fiscal year calls for $9.8 million in rail subsidies to be added to the Special Transportation Fund, which can be ...
Train derails and strikes railway platform
AROUND 340 people were hurt, some of them seriously, when a train came off the tracks and hit a busy platform.
Hundreds injured in Buenos Aires train crash
Around 340 people were injured, some of them seriously, Wednesday when a train derailed and struck a railway station platform in Buenos Aires, transport and health officials said.
Commission seeks feedback on rail-line lease
County residents along the state-owned Panhandle Rail Line, which runs through Newark and near Pataskala and Outville, can offer feedback on a proposed long-term lease of the rail line to the current operator, Genesee & Wyoming, from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at The Works museum, 55 S. First St. in Newark.
Norfolk Southern: Red Line commuter project is flawed
CORNELIUS, N.C. – The proposed Red Line commuter rail project suffered another setback Tuesday, this time from the railroad which owns the tracks upon which the Red Line would operate. Norfolk Southern sent the North Carolina Department of Transportation a letter saying the railroad has followed the campaign to introduce the Red Line with both interest and concern and is ready to study it with ...
CSX posts higher 4Q profit and revenue
Freight railroad operator CSX Corp. said Monday that fourth-quarter profit rose 6 percent as higher rates offset a decline in the volume of goods it shipped.
Al Qaeda terrorist dad sent to jail for 4 1/2 years for lies to FBI
THE FATHER of Al Qaeda terrorist Najibullah Zazi was sentenced Friday to 4 1/2 years in prison for obstructing the probe of his son’s plan to detonate bombs in Manhattan subway trains.
Today In Sad Animal Stories: Lost Parrot, Dead Iguana And Otter Carcass
We're getting inundated with sad animals news today. First, the above photo was sent to us by Kendra Srebro, who tells us this iguana was "spotted on Vandervoort Place between Flushing and Thames. Its eyes were closed and it wasn't moving. I was running to get the train to work so I didn't have time to inspect further... I'm worried it is still alive and its consequential low body temperature ...
Sheriff's takeover of transit police eyed
The officers patrolling Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Metro Bus and Metro Rail could soon be wearing the uniforms of the Erie County Sheriff's Office.
'340 injured' as train derails in Buenos Aires
Around 340 people were injured Wednesday when a train derailed and struck a railway station platform in Buenos Aires, transport and health officials said.
Hundreds injured as Argentine train slams into busy station during morning commute
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - A packed train has slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station, injuring hundreds of morning commuters.
Hundreds hurt as Argentine train crashes into station
A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station Wednesday, injuring at least 340 morning commuters.
Argentine train slams into station, 100s injured
A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station Wednesday, injuring at least 340 morning commuters, Argentina's transportation secretary said.
Amtrak finds it hard to take citizens' help, even when they build a station
A community effort built Olympia's train station and, in the nearly 20 years since, volunteers have met every single train to help passengers. Amtrak is not enitrely impressed: its literature tells travelers that the station is unstaffed.
Olmsted Falls: One dead in overnight train accident
One person died in a train accident early Wednesday morning in Olmsted Falls.
Jean Le Boeuf's Twitter restaurant review: City Fish Market
City Fish Market is little more than a window in the State Farmers Market building east of the railroad tracks on Edison Avenue in Fort Myers.
Families flock to model train show in Pearl River
Jason Rubinstein of Mount Kisco holds his daughter Carlie, 20 months, at Sunday’s Model Train Show sponsored by the Bergen County Model Railroad Club and held at the Pearl River United Methodist Church.
Railroad calls Red Line plan 'fatally flawed'
Norfolk Southern reiterated its opposition to the planned $452 million Red Line Regional Rail project Tuesday, calling it "fatally flawed" and based on invalid assumptions.
Railroad deals another blow to Red Line
           A Norfolk Southern official said Tuesday the railroad would like to work with backers of the proposed commuter train between Charlotte and Mt. Mourne, but that the current Red Line plan is “fatally flawed” and will not be supported by the railroad.
China train maker plans to raise 7.1 bn yuan
One of China's biggest train makers said Wednesday it plans to raise 7.1 billion yuan ($1.1 billion) through a rights issue, after a fatal crash last year starved the sector of funds.
Northern rangers stand guard as Canada's Arctic heats up
With their imposing armoured trucks and green camouflage, the troops from the south get the most attention as they train up here on the edge of the Arctic.
Moving on, popular homeless camp "the point" to close
Union Pacific Railroad is in the final stages of its construction plan, that would cut off access to the point, where a collection of tents, blankets and wooden structures along the riverbank, make up a homeless community.
Southern Oregon hopes for grants to improve rail tunnels
Shippers such as lumber mills in Southern Oregon are seeking millions in government grants to improve railroad tunnels and increase freight capacity in a region that state officials say is heavily dependent on trucks and planes.
On The Money: Derailing The Bullet Train?
The cost of California’s bullet train is now projected to cost $100 billion – or more: Some California lawmakers say California voters should get a re-do on High Speed Rail, after approving $9 billion in bonds four years ago.
Railroad deal signals more growth in St. James
L’Observateur ST. JAMES – The west bank of St. James Parish will soon be home to a $40 million railroad support yard as part of a $200 million expansion of the Union Pacific Railroad along the Mississippi River in south Louisiana.
City, towns digging in over rail cut plans
Gloucester and Cape Ann town government leaders are responding to proposed cuts to Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail service with a number of formal resolutions and letters, and by attending hearings and encouraging residents to contact the MBTA.
Ideas abound for next 'Soul Train' act
Washington — Before the death of Don Cornelius stirred pangs of "Soul Train" nostalgia in the American public, a group of black entrepreneurs already had begun working to revive Cornelius' creation and carry it beyond the continued popularity of the show's dances and television reruns.
Two states climb aboard new, 100-gigabit fast train
Indiana and Ohio have announced links from academic research networks to the high-speed prototype network being built out by Internet2 with the Energy Department.
Joe the Plumber Hops on Cain Train
Herman Cain has joined forces with Joe Wurzelbacher, aka "Joe the Plumber," of 2008 election fame to promote Cain's 9-9-9 tax plan.
Train Hits SUV; Driver Refuses Medical Treatment
Police were called to a London railroad crossing after a car was hit by a train Tuesday afternoon.
Rogers County Man Arrested For Theft Of Metal From Railroad
An Inola man is behind bars after a sheriff's deputy spotted the man's truck loaded with metal plates near the site of a train derailment in rural Rogers County at 3 a.m. Wednesday.
Car and light rail train collide in Phoenix
A car and a light rail train collided in east Phoenix early Monday disrupting traffic at 24th and Washington Streets.
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: What’s Next for the Soul Train Brand?
Are you ready for a comeback?
Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsWhat's next for the Soul Train brand?
WASHINGTON (AP) - Before the death of Don Cornelius stirred pangs of "Soul Train" nostalgia in the American public, a group of black entrepreneurs already had begun working to revive Cornelius' creation and carry it beyond line dances at parties and television reruns.
Collision derails TRAX train, leads to delays
SALT LAKE CITY — A TRAX accident involving a pickup truck at 900 South and 200 West caused significant delays on...
One killed in West Jordan train accident
One killed in West Jordan train accident The Salt Lake Tribune Published Feb 13, 2012 07:24PM MDT A person was hit and killed by a train Monday evening in West Jordan. Police reported that the fatal accident occurred near 8600 South and 3200 West around 7 p.m. Utah Transit Authority announced that an incident occurred on the Red Line, causing TRAX service to be shut down between 2700 West and ...
Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child?
Is a book written by a Tennessee couple leading parents to kill? The book called, "To Train Up a Child," has been linked to the death of 3 children throughout the U.S.
Man, 27, dead after being hit by train near Banff
RCMP and CP Rail are investigating after a man was hit by a train in Banff on Tuesday night.
Event Round-up: Colorado Baby and Kidz Expo, BugaRhythm & More!
Saturday. It’s a smorgasbord of all things kiddie at the 9th annual Colorado Baby and Kidz Expo. The vendor booths are for the grownups (mostly), but the rest of the expo is a fun-fest for youngsters. Decorate cupcakes, join a foam-sword battle, meet animals in the petting zoo, go bowling or ride a mini-train—the expo [...]
Train derailed at Adelaide station
A TRAIN full of passengers has derailed at Adelaide railway station due to a mechanical switch failure.
The Cain Train Gains A New Icon: Joe the Plumber
Herman Cain Has Teamed Up With Joe the Plumber to Promote Cain's 9-9-9 Tax Plan
Congress Approves Durbin Provision to Encourage Partnerships Between Air and Rail Travel
A provision, authored by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), requiring the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study ways to increase coordination between air and passenger rail travel is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act which was approved today by the U.S. Senate.
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