RAILnews.net October 2001 railroad news archive.

You are here: Home : Rail News Archive
RAILnews.net Archive : Welcome to the railroad news archive section. Some of the below links will only work for a few days. Some online news websites remove or archive articles after a few days.

visit our sponsor

RAILnews.net Home

RAILnews.net Archive : October 2001

10/31/2001 : Amtrak Ridership Remains Strong
10/31/2001 : Group Says Rail-Line Revival is Environmental Racism
10/31/2001 : Ridership drops on Amtraks two Vermont passenger trains
10/31/2001 : Transit card plan will have to wait
10/31/2001 : Universal fare card unpopular
10/31/2001 : Vandals target 5 railroad signals
10/31/2001 : High-speed rail could get federal support
10/31/2001 : What Sept. 11 means for rail travel
10/30/2001 : State may pick monorail over LRT
10/30/2001 : Metra station plan is being revived
10/30/2001 : Depot finds new home in Wewoka
10/30/2001 : Lack of train service helps derail states 2012 Olympics bid
10/30/2001 : Terrorism attacks put trains in the spotlight
10/30/2001 : Will the mail go the way of the railroads?
10/29/2001 : Massive U.S. Rail Project Awaits OK
10/29/2001 : Coal Train Glance
10/29/2001 : Election heats up monorail debate
10/29/2001 : Expanded Amtrak sponsorship pulls into MCI Center
10/29/2001 : Nickels says hell get Sound Transits light-rail project built
10/29/2001 : Little Somerset town has big hopes for train stop
10/29/2001 : Democrat Boyles seeks seat on railroad panel
10/29/2001 : Steam locomotive on goodwill trek still turns heads
10/27/2001 : Sidrans light-rail-ad figures misleading
10/27/2001 : Airline Woes May Boost Railways
10/27/2001 : Off-track on rail...
10/27/2001 : Airline service disruptions may boost rail projects
10/27/2001 : Train vibrations exceed limits at some Littleton homes
10/27/2001 : Train derails near Livingston, spills diesel fuel
10/26/2001 : Californias passenger rail sucess story -old but worth repeating!
10/26/2001 : Amtrak, Inc.: A possible panacea - Railway Age
10/26/2001 : SEPTA Halloween Trolley Thrills Riders
10/26/2001 : Amtrak has problems that money cant solve
10/26/2001 : Railroads cut costs, hike prices to boost results
10/26/2001 : America turns to rail -- when will Congress?
10/26/2001 : Metro chairman, activist spar over rail propositions
10/26/2001 : Rail Projects May Get Boost
10/26/2001 : Reid urges mayors to support his stimulus plan
10/25/2001 : CSX Strengthens Merchandise Sales and Marketing Organization
10/25/2001 : Railroad Earnings Meet Expectations
10/25/2001 : Canadian Pacific Railway Announces US$750 Million Debt Offering
10/25/2001 : Bond sale weighed for Union Depot
10/25/2001 : Americans take comfort in trains
10/25/2001 : Locked restrooms steam Metras riders
10/25/2001 : BNSF donating money to relief effort set up by states farmers
10/25/2001 : Consortium Argues for Mass Transit
10/25/2001 : Consider reinvestment in rail system
10/24/2001 : Light Rail Project Revived in O.C.
10/24/2001 : England - Train company to slash services
10/24/2001 : Amtrak safety bill benefits East Coast more than Illinois
10/24/2001 : The Florida passengers of Amtraks #97 escaped New York and found
10/24/2001 : Its a daily train ride of fear for some area commuters
10/23/2001 : Track work delays scenic train rides.
10/23/2001 : Train convert marvels about sights, sounds along the rail.
10/23/2001 : Interns at CTA add new concepts.
10/23/2001 : Airlines get help as trains struggle.
10/23/2001 : Hugo to celebrate 100 years.
10/23/2001 : OCTA seems ready to OK a starter segment of CenterLine project
10/23/2001 : Bill seeks tighter train security.
10/22/2001 : More amenities put Amtrak in the long-travel forefront
10/22/2001 : Sept. 11 attacks might give Amtrak financial reprieve
10/22/2001 : Railroad pension plan
10/22/2001 : Consider reinvestment in rail system
10/22/2001 : Rail line funding almost in place
10/22/2001 : West-Side Trains Ready to Roll
10/22/2001 : A long wait for the train
10/22/2001 : Rail security bill could help Illinois
10/22/2001 : Congress should help Amtrak
10/22/2001 : UTA Gets Dallas Loaners
10/22/2001 : CN Rail rips out line on double track near Jasper
10/22/2001 : Post-attack, rail visions earn kudos
10/22/2001 : Train to Newark Airport is new option starting Sunday
10/22/2001 : Rail no more, train fans: Amtrak here Dec. 15
10/19/2001 : Possible extension of Amtrak Pacific Surfliners to National City!
10/19/2001 : Plan to Ease Traffic Suggests Rail
10/19/2001 : In the dark on logic of light rail
10/19/2001 : Ridin the Rails
10/19/2001 : BC Rail blows off steam
10/19/2001 : Train to Portland returns
10/19/2001 : King to announce startup date for rail service
10/19/2001 : $1.77 billion Amtrak bill advances to full Senate
10/18/2001 : Upgrades on rails aimed at produce
10/18/2001 : Derailment blocks fall color rail trip
10/18/2001 : Amtrak passengers, revenue up
10/18/2001 : Maine governor to announce startup date for rail service
10/18/2001 : Lets get back to business, back on board for high-speed rail
10/18/2001 : Powder on train in Dover tested
10/18/2001 : Amtrak travelers: Forget Phoenix
10/17/2001 : Amtrak Launches New Speech Recognition System On 1-800-USA-RAIL
10/17/2001 : Ottawa - Bells and whistles for awesome ride
10/17/2001 : Union Station Railfest postponed
10/17/2001 : Lawmakers seek funding for trains
10/17/2001 : High-Speed Trains Are Catching Up
10/17/2001 : Rail Riding Soars Since WTC Attack
10/16/2001 : RailAmerica Agrees To Acquire StatesRail For $90 Million
10/16/2001 : Schumer to propose $3.2 billion rail safety bill
10/16/2001 : Anthrax concerns disrupt CTA, suburbs
10/16/2001 : Light rail unlikely
10/15/2001 : SpeechWorks completes installation for Amtrak
10/15/2001 : Good train service could be on track
10/15/2001 : Activists fight for railroad building
10/15/2001 : Orlando, Fla.-Officials to Spend 1.5 Million Researching Rail Line
10/15/2001 : Schumer urges upgrade in train security
10/15/2001 : Railtrack - Train groups to take over tracks
10/15/2001 : America is waiting for faster trains
10/15/2001 : Attacks jump-start train debate
10/15/2001 : A rail to Vail?
10/15/2001 : A rail to Vail?
10/15/2001 : Tentative OK reached for Fremont-to-S.J. tracks
10/15/2001 : Fire Hits Train Depot
10/15/2001 : At head of Amtrak, Dukakis finds himself back in the spotlight
10/15/2001 : Tennessee rail may get a boost
10/15/2001 : King delays announcement on train service
10/13/2001 : Amtraks Acela Traffic Jumps After Attacks -WSJ
10/13/2001 : Don�t remove Amtrak self-sufficiency deadline
10/13/2001 : Makeover for train station
10/13/2001 : A turn toward rail
10/13/2001 : Penn Redo Back on Track; Postal seen getting with the program
10/13/2001 : Stop This Train; The case against high-speed rail.
10/13/2001 : Cautious travelers turning to trains
10/13/2001 : Amtrak�s Acela traffic climbs
10/12/2001 : Penn Station Faces Delay of Expansion
10/12/2001 : Amtrak ridership up as former fliers hit the rails
10/12/2001 : Repaired 1951 Diesel Will Begin Serving Yacolt Tourist Train
10/12/2001 : Vintage rail building to get repairs
10/12/2001 : Study on regional high-speed train servicce awaited
10/12/2001 : State seeks funds for rail service between Nashville & Louisville
10/12/2001 : Announcement of start-up date for rail service put off
10/11/2001 : U.S. Railroads Are on Terrorism Alert
10/11/2001 : Railroads Resume Hazmat Shipments
10/11/2001 : 5-Mile Rail Tunnel Would Run Under I-5, San Clemente
10/11/2001 : Senator Makes Proposal on Amtrak
10/11/2001 : GORP.com Highlight Adventure Travel Options Just a Train Ride Away
10/11/2001 : Move to Beef Up Train Safety
10/11/2001 : Kelso-Martins Bluff Rail Project - Environmental Impact Statement
10/10/2001 : Amtrak kept U.S. on track
10/10/2001 : Commuter Rail Plans Pick Up Steam in O.C.
10/10/2001 : Amtrak Steams Ahead
10/10/2001 : Canyon cant cut glut of cars without light rail
10/10/2001 : End neglect of Amtrak system
10/10/2001 : Van hits moving train; passengers OK
10/10/2001 : US may finally come to realize importance of a 1st-class rail sys.
10/10/2001 : Get back on track
10/10/2001 : Railroads Deserve Visit From Gravy Train
10/09/2001 : Attacks lead CSX to postpone late charges on overdue freight bills
10/09/2001 : War risk a boost for rail
10/09/2001 : Riding the rails
10/09/2001 : Metro-North Railroad Extends Metavante Contract To WebTicket
10/09/2001 : Require vote on rail expansion; dont undo progress
10/09/2001 : Crisis could get train project back on track
10/09/2001 : Passengers Applaud Railtrack Demise
10/09/2001 : Trains vulnerable to terrorism
10/09/2001 : Puyallup rails at proposed train speeds
10/09/2001 : e-Travel And Amtrak Launch Direct Link
10/08/2001 : Amtrak limits on-board tickets
10/08/2001 : Senators wont bend on Amtrak security
10/08/2001 : High-speed trains run out of steam
10/08/2001 : The Wisconsin Central fades into history again with its sale
10/08/2001 : Panama embracing rejuvenated rail line
10/08/2001 : Park Service to recommend rail project proceed
10/08/2001 : Lancaster train station on track
10/08/2001 : B&A railroad is sold intact
10/06/2001 : Amtrak Announces Additional ID and Ticket Purchase Requirements
10/06/2001 : Fuel leaks into Puget Sound after train hits debris on tracks
10/06/2001 : Time for rail
10/06/2001 : Small Railroads Ready to Handle Economic Boost
10/06/2001 : A bit of Paris coming to South Michigan Avenue
10/06/2001 : RAILINC Announces Suite of Products for Short Line Railroads
10/06/2001 : Kyl proposes tax credit for scheduling vacations
10/06/2001 : Trains and Planes
10/05/2001 : Amtrak assures public that trains are secure
10/05/2001 : Amtrak safety on slow track
10/05/2001 : Amtrak Selects V-ONE`s SmartGate Technology for Secure Remote Acce
10/05/2001 : City Council OKs Light-Rail Study
10/05/2001 : Fullerton `L stop expansion criticized
10/05/2001 : Naperville commuter railway may head North
10/05/2001 : Away on Business: Business travelers take to the rails
10/05/2001 : Historian still hoping for railroad museum
10/04/2001 : Despite lack of metal detectors, Amtrak says safety is assured
10/04/2001 : Railroad pays cost of tunnel overtime
10/04/2001 : Ammonia leaks from train car in Cheyenne for hours
10/04/2001 : Council puts 2nd rail initiative on November ballot
10/04/2001 : The right way to build high-speed rail
10/04/2001 : Down to a vote on rail
10/04/2001 : More History on High-Speed Rail
10/04/2001 : Shuttles From National Lose Business to Train
10/03/2001 : The Amtrak Reform Commissions Finest Hour
10/03/2001 : Keeping America Moving
10/03/2001 : Monorail plan: traditional rail
10/03/2001 : Despite rails revival, Amtrak faces uncertain future
10/03/2001 : Genesee & Wyoming railroad buys line from Bethlehem
10/03/2001 : Amtrak could be rolling through Bennington County before summer
10/03/2001 : Fix the roof: City cant afford to wait for Union Pacific
10/03/2001 : Amtrak passengers, employees get surprise Apple Festival treat
10/03/2001 : Triangulum Announces Contract With Amtrak
10/03/2001 : Scotland - Trains steam in for centenary
10/03/2001 : Passenger rail from Chattanooga to Nashville, Bristol studied
10/02/2001 : 60 Minutes Andy Rooney: A Comeback For Trains?
10/02/2001 : Rail, air travel security differ
10/02/2001 : O-Train hit by more delays
10/02/2001 : Rail vote might be on ballot after all
10/02/2001 : Mineta Questions Need to Screen Amtrak Passengers
10/02/2001 : Face It, Rail Needs Subsidy
10/02/2001 : Atlanta well-situated for high-spd rail; support gains steam in VA
10/02/2001 : Competing rail proposals due on November ballot
10/02/2001 : Expanded transportation options needed
10/02/2001 : Sunbelt Cities Look to Light Rail to Connect the Dots
10/01/2001 : South Korean railway opened to northern border
10/01/2001 : Group wants to spruce up train stop
10/01/2001 : A Comeback For Trains?
10/01/2001 : Amtraks big lie
10/01/2001 : Groups railroad ties put it on right track
10/01/2001 : Transportation issue requires realistic thought
10/01/2001 : Amtraks merits more government help
10/01/2001 : Amtrak installs barriers
10/01/2001 : The debate is shifting over role of Amtrak

TrainParty.com Party Supplies:

Need train party supplies?
Shop online for over 400 train theme birthday party items.

Little Chug - Train Party:
Add excitement & fun to your party with Little Chug! train party theme. We have everything that you need to throw a train birthday party...

Thomas & Friends Party:
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends are here to make your child's party even more spectacular. If your child likes Thomas then load up...

Amtrak Train Party:
Amtrak train theme party supplies. Add excitement & fun to your party with Amtrak train theme birthday partyware.

Whistle Stop Party:
Take a ride on the spectacular Whistle Stop. This theme has everything that you need to throw a train party. All Aboard!...

Featured Sites:

RAILBookstore.com: is the place to find your favorite railroad books, model railroading books, calendars & software. Rail enthusiasts will find a huge selection of books (over 1000 titles!) covering specific railroads, freight, steam locos, rail guides, etc. Model railroaders have their own section just for model railroading books.

RRVideos.com: is the place to find your favorite railroad videos and model railroading videos. We have over 300 of the finest railroad videos. Rail enthusiasts will find a huge selection of train videos covering freight, diesel, steam locomotives, travel & more. Special section just for model railroading videos. Now also lists DVD's

Visits to this site since Jun 08, 2001.

Visits to individual news items since Jun 10, 2001.

Top of Page | TrainWeb | About Us | Advertise With Us | Contact Us