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SEPTA Statement on Passage of the Pennsylvania Fiscal 2004 Budget

December 24, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

The passage of the Fiscal 2004 Pennsylvania state budget restores a 6 percent cut in SEPTA subsidies ($15 million), but does not alleviate the need for greater state support for public transit in the Commonwealth.

MTA, Bus and Rail Operators Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

December 24, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

A tentative agreement has been reached on a new three-year labor contract between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the United Transportation Union, which represents 5,000 bus and rail operators, officials announced Dec. 18.

Isabel Slows Trains

October 1, 2003 The Cross-Tie

Rail service along the eastern coast was slowed in September because of Hurricane Isabel.

Blackout Halts, Delays Northeast Travel

September 1, 2003 The Cross-Tie

A sweltering heat welcomed passengers to Penn Station Saturday, Aug. 16.

High Speed Rail in America

April 15, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

At the new year of 2003, only one high-speed rail corridor was in operation in the United States – The Northeast Corridor.

Antelope Valley Train Derails

January 6, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

A southbound Antelope Valley Line train derailed at about 9:30 a.m., officials said.

Union Pacific Finalizes Land and Track Sale To Santa Clara VTA

December 11, 2002 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corporation today announced the closing of the sale of land and track to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.

Next Phase of Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor Approved

November 6, 2002 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officials from the North Carolina Department of Transportation and Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation last week received federal confirmation and approval on the designated Washington, D.C. to Charlotte high-speed rail route.