2003 – Page 10 – Railfanning.org

Amtrak Announces Fare Rollbacks

January 7, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak today announced that it is making rail travel a better value than ever before with a rollback in coach fares on many of its routes from coast-to-coast.

Antelope Valley Train Derails

January 6, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

A southbound Antelope Valley Line train derailed at about 9:30 a.m., officials said.

Railfanning.org launches quarterly newsletter

January 5, 2003 Railfanning.org

Railfanning.org announced today that it is launching a quarterly newsletter dedicated to railroad news.

Intermodal Sets Industry Record in 2002

January 5, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Intermodal traffic on U.S. railroads set an annual record during 2002, for the sixth time in the last seven years, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR).

Amtrak Cascades Ridership Increases in 2002

January 5, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Despite the slow economy and a sluggish travel industry, the Amtrak Cascades achieved ridership of over 577,000 passengers during 2002 — a three percent increase compared to last year.