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Fatalities Reported in Train Derailment

June 1, 2003 The Cross-Tie

Two people were killed following a May 8 grade crossing wreck in Hinesville, Ga.

Passenger Rail Coalition Testifies on Funding Needs, Amtrak Looks Ahead

June 1, 2003 The Cross-Tie

Stressing the critical need for federal funding support for passenger rail improvements, States for Passenger Rail Coalition Chairman David King testified before both houses of Congress in April.

Railfanning.org Launches Site Dedicated to Clarksville, Tenn.

May 5, 2003 The Cross-Tie

Railfanning.org is dedicating a page to railroad history in this Middle Tennessee city bordering the Tennessee-Kentucky state line.

CSX Relocates Headquarters

April 1, 2003 The Cross-Tie

CSX Corporation announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Jacksonville, Fla., from Richmond, Va., on Feb. 15.

Amtrak Gets Most of Requested Funding

March 10, 2003 The Cross-Tie

Congress on Feb. 13 passed legislation granting Amtrak a $1.05 billion operating and capital grant for the 2003 fiscal year. Additionally, repayment of a June 28, 2002, $100 million from the U.S. DOT loan from has been deferred.

NS Corp. to Spend $798M in 2003

January 31, 2003 The Cross-Tie

Norfolk Southern Corporation plans to spend $798 million for capital improvements in 2003.

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