2004 – Page 9 – Railfanning.org

Man Killed By MARTA Train

May 10, 2004 Todd DeFeo

A man walking in a train tunnel was killed Monday when he was struck by a westbound MARTA train, published reports indicate.

Pacer Marks 20 Years of Double-Stack Rail Technology

May 9, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

It has been 20 years since the introduction of double-stack rail technology changed the intermodal container-transportation industry forever.

Northeast Business Leaders Unite to Preserve Amtrak

May 5, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Citing the vital importance of Amtrak to the nation’s economy and quality of life, a large delegation of East Coast business leaders today introduced a new coalition to advocate for increased federal investment in the aging passenger rail system.

TSA Launches New Passenger Safety Pilot Program

May 4, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

A test program to measure the feasibility of explosives screening began May 4.

CSX Chairman Calls Conrail Transaction a Success: Calls on STB to End Oversight

May 3, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Conrail acquisition is a continuing success and the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) five-year oversight has achieved its goals, Michael Ward, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of CSX Corporation, said May 3.

Norfolk Southern’s Goode Urges an End to Conrail Oversight

May 3, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Noting “the Conrail transaction has been a success,” Norfolk Southern Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer David R. Goode today urged the Surface Transportation Board not to extend its formal regulatory oversight period.

‘Save Transit’ Coalition to Inform Region of SEPTA’s Financial Plight

May 3, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

A region-wide coalition of major business, civic, labor and community organizations has been convened to inform the public and state government of the financial plight of SEPTA, which is facing a $70-million budget crisis.

Blue Ridge Opens 7th Season

May 1, 2004 The Cross-Tie

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway will start its 7th season of operation with daily train trips from Blue Ridge, Ga., to Copperhill, Tenn., during Spring Break, April 2-10.

Jackson’s Railroad Past Offers Trip for Train Buffs

April 30, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Standing at the railroad crossing on South Royal Street, a faint, almost distant whistle from a freight train breaks the day’s silence.

Rutter Steps Down From FRA Post

April 30, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Allan Rutter, Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, says he is leaving his current post in mid-June for a position with a Texas transportation organization.