2005 – Page 8 – Railfanning.org

NTSB: Switch Led to Deadly S.C. Collision, Evacuations

February 1, 2005 The Cross-Tie

At least nine people were killed and thousands evacuated from their homes after two trains collided, which resulted in toxic chlorine gas leaking.

NS: Graniteville Crash to Cost $30M-$40M

February 1, 2005 The Cross-Tie

Norfolk Southern on Jan. 24 said it expects the first quarter 2005 to reflect expenses in the range of $30 to $40 million (pretax) relating to the Jan. 6 derailment at Graniteville, S.C.

Turning Over a New Leaf; Self-Made SEPTA Equipment Helped Significantly Reduce Slippery Rail Delays in 2004

January 31, 2005 Railfanning.org News Wire

A drip followed by a slip often produces a late trip on railroads awash with trees all across the globe during autumn – also referred to in the industry as slippery rail season.

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Awards Grants to Support Atlanta Belt Line Initiative

January 28, 2005 Railfanning.org News Wire

As part of its commitment to preserve green space and improve parks for urban residents, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation today announced it is awarding grants to two organizations involved in making the Atlanta Belt Line – a proposed corridor of transit, parks and trails – a reality.

Working to Reactivate Staten Island Railroad

January 15, 2005 The Cross-Tie

In December, construction began on the reactivation of the eight-mile Staten Island Railroad to provide rail-freight access to Staten Island.

Nation’s Largest Taxpayer Group Urges Va. Railroad Board to Stand Up to Amtrak, Allow Competitive Bid

January 5, 2005 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Operations Board should stand up for Virginia taxpayers and commuters by standing up to Amtrak.

New Year, New Look for The Cross-Tie

January 1, 2005 The Cross-Tie

The Cross-Tie, celebrating its third anniversary in 2005 has been redesigned inside out.

Intermodal Continues to Dominate in 2004

January 1, 2005 The Cross-Tie

The year ended with a bang for railroads — for the first time ever, intermodal volume on U.S. railroads has topped 10 million trailers and containers in a single year, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) said in December.