February 2015 – Railfanning.org

Dozens Injured After Metrolink Train Hits Truck

February 24, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Dozens were injured after a Metrolink commuter train struck a tractor-trailer trailer in Oxnard, Calif., Fox News Channel reported.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Excursion to Benefit Kennesaw Museum Foundation, Southern Museum

February 19, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and the Kennesaw Museum Foundation are teaming up to raise money in support of the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Proceeds from the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway excursion on Saturday, March 28, will benefit the Museum’s educational programs.

CN Engineers, Conductors on Northern Quebec Internal Short Line Ratify Agreement

February 19, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN said Feb. 18 that locomotive engineers and conductors working on the company’s Northern Quebec Internal Short line have ratified a new collective agreement.

A Union Pacific locomotive pulls a train through Chattanooga, Tenn.

Union Pacific Railroad Most Admired in Industry

February 19, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

Fortune named Union Pacific Railroad the most admired among trucking, transportation and logistics companies for the fifth consecutive year, marking the twelfth time in 16 years the company has been named No. 1.

Six Killed After Metro North Crash

February 3, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Six people were killed and nine more injured after a Metro North train struck a vehicle on the tracks near Valhalla, according to published reports. A black Jeep was apparently stopped on the tracks when it was stuck by the train, which departed Grand Central Station about 45 minutes earlier, ABC News reported.