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Month: December 2016

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The Day the Railroad Came to Tucson

December 29, 2016 Todd DeFeo
March 20, 1880, is a day that is forever engrained in the history of Tucson. That was the day the first train rolled into town.

Commuter Rail

Federal and Local Funding in Place for TEXRail

December 28, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire
All local and federal funding is in place for the proposed TEXRail commuter rail line in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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A Return Trip on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad

December 28, 2016 Todd DeFeo
The Grapevine Vintage Railroad is one of the highlights of any visit to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. And, rightly so.

FRA

FRA Reports Highest Civil Penalty Collection Rate in its History

December 23, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today said its enforcement of federal rail safety rules has led to the highest-ever civil penalty collection rate in the agency’s 50-year history, surpassing last year’s record-breaking rate.

BNSF

BNSF, Kansas City Southern Launch New Joint Intermodal Service

December 23, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire
BNSF Railway Co. and Kansas City Southern last month announced a new joint service to offer intermodal transportation.

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