August 2010 – Railfanning.org

DOT Announces New, Historic Uniform High-Speed Rail Design Standards to Help U.S. Manufacturers to Compete

August 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the first-ever uniform technical standards for the manufacture of high-speed intercity passenger rail cars, a development that will enhance the ability of U.S. manufacturers to compete in what is set to become a burgeoning industry.

Amtrak: High-Speed Rail Project South of Springfield, Ill., Lasts Until Early November

August 30, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CHICAGO – Improvements supporting future high-speed rail on the Chicago-St. Louis corridor south of Springfield will cause the daily Amtrak Lincoln Service trains to originate and terminate in Springfield for alternating periods from Sept. 1 through Nov. 9.

CN Canadian Women’s Open Raises $800,000 for the Children’s Hospital Foundation

August 29, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WINNIPEG — The CN Canadian Women’s Open raised $800,000 for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba through the CN Miracle Match program, in which CN matches dollar for dollar donations during the tournament.

CSXT Enters Rail Security Partnership with Alabama

August 28, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Transportation (CSXT) announced it has entered into a rail security partnership with the State of Alabama, which represents a model CSXT successfully uses with other states.

CSXT Enters Rail Security Partnership with Mississippi

August 28, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Transportation (CSXT) announced it has entered into a rail security partnership with the State of Mississippi, which represents a model CSXT successfully uses with other states.

CN Signs VMA With Village of Long Grove, Ill.

August 27, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN has reached a voluntary mitigation agreement (VMA) with the Village of Long Grove, Ill., located approximately 35 miles northwest of Chicago, addressing the municipality’s environmental and safety concerns with CN’s acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Company (EJ&E).

Amtrak Employee Charged with Theft

August 26, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Inspector General for Amtrak announced that an Amtrak employee has been indicted for theft arising from misuse of a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) credit card.

Six States Submit TIGER II Grant Application for Norfolk Southern’s Crescent Corridor

August 25, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — Lead state Pennsylvania, joined by Alabama, Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi and North Carolina, have applied for federal money under the TIGER II Discretionary Grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Amtrak: Niantic Bridge Closure Schedule Supports Boaters and Bridge Construction Through Oct. 15

August 25, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

NEW YORK — Discussions between Amtrak, East Lyme Selectman Paul Formica, the U.S. Coast Guard and local boaters and marine businesses have resulted in an agreement that officials say balances the use of the Niantic River channel by the marine community and the need to keep the bridge replacement project moving forward and on schedule.

Amtrak Adds Weekend Stops in Michigan City, Ind.

August 19, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has added special stops in Michigan City, Ind., on three Wolverine Service trains during selected Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, through November 8.