April 2004 – Page 2 – Railfanning.org

CPA: UP Should Disclose Political Contributions

April 12, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

As part of a campaign to bring transparency and accountability to corporate political contributions, the Center for Political Accountability (CPA) is urging Union Pacific Corporation shareholders to support a resolution that asks the company to disclose and explain the business purpose of its political donations.

Marta Faces $6 Million Shortfall

April 10, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

MARTA officials are turning to the public, holding a series of hearing to gather input as the next budget year approaches.

One Killed, Dozens Injured in Amtrak Derailment

April 7, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person was killed and dozens more injured when the northbound City of New Orleans derailed Tuesday (April 6).

Group: Calif. High Speed Rail Could be ‘Train Wreck’

April 7, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

A proposed high-speed rail system through California’s Central Valley could cause an agricultural, environmental and financial “train wreck” if it promotes more urban sprawl, according to American Farmland Trust.