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Month: August 2003

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N.J. Transit Set to Open Secaucus Station

August 30, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire
After much anticipation, N.J. Transit will open its Secaucus Transfer Station Sept. 6 for weekend-only service, Executive Director George Warrington announced July 31.

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UP Opens $181 Million Chicago Region Intermodal Facility

August 28, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire
Union Pacific on Aug. 27 officially opened a new $181 million intermodal facility here, which officials say will attract companies to the area.

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‘Does this train go to Metuchen?’

August 24, 2003 Railfanning.org
A dozen eyes gazed down the tracks, hoping a train was close to the station.

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The Great Blackout of 2003

August 23, 2003 The Cross-Tie
A sweltering heat welcomed passengers to Penn Station Friday (Aug. 15) as power remained out after the nation’s largest blackout.

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Challenger Goes for a Ride

August 19, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire
For the first time in its 60-year history, Union Pacific Railroad’s “Challenger” No. 3985, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, made a passenger run between Cheyenne, Wyo., and Joyce, Neb. July 12.

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Amtrak Posts Strong Gains in July

August 16, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire
Amtrak reported carrying 2,223,358 passengers in July, making it the best month for ridership in the railroad’s 32-year history.

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Miscellaneous

101st Bringing Trains Back on Track in Iraq

August 15, 2003 The Cross-Tie
With a bit of Iraqi industriousness and some help from the 101st Airborne Division, the trains are again rolling northern Iraq.

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TDOT Reorganizes State’s Railroad Crossing Task Force

August 1, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is reorganizing its Railroad Crossing Task Force.

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