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[ August 11, 2025 ] Rail Vision Receives European Patent for Innovative Locomotive Imaging Technology Miscellaneous
[ August 7, 2025 ] Amtrak’s NextGen Acela Debuts on Aug. 28 Amtrak
[ August 4, 2025 ] Senate Confirms Marcus J. Molinaro as 16th Federal Transit Administration Administrator FTA
[ July 31, 2025 ] Analysis: Amtrak Increasingly Reliant on Aging Fleet Amtrak
[ July 31, 2025 ] Amtrak Names Costin Corneanu Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Amtrak

Amtrak Employees May Strike for One Day

September 17, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Don’t expect to see any trains Oct. 3 if unions representing Amtrak get what they want.

Blackout Halts, Delays Northeast Travel

September 1, 2003 The Cross-Tie

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

N.J. Transit Set to Open Secaucus Station

August 30, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

After much anticipation, N.J. Transit will open its Secaucus Transfer Station Sept. 6 for weekend-only service, Executive Director George Warrington announced July 31.

UP Opens $181 Million Chicago Region Intermodal Facility

August 28, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific on Aug. 27 officially opened a new $181 million intermodal facility here, which officials say will attract companies to the area.

The Great Blackout of 2003

August 23, 2003 The Cross-Tie

A sweltering heat welcomed passengers to Penn Station Friday (Aug. 15) as power remained out after the nation’s largest blackout.

Challenger Goes for a Ride

August 19, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

For the first time in its 60-year history, Union Pacific Railroad’s “Challenger” No. 3985, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, made a passenger run between Cheyenne, Wyo., and Joyce, Neb. July 12.

Amtrak Posts Strong Gains in July

August 16, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak reported carrying 2,223,358 passengers in July, making it the best month for ridership in the railroad’s 32-year history.

101st Bringing Trains Back on Track in Iraq

August 15, 2003 The Cross-Tie

With a bit of Iraqi industriousness and some help from the 101st Airborne Division, the trains are again rolling northern Iraq.

TDOT Reorganizes State’s Railroad Crossing Task Force

August 1, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is reorganizing its Railroad Crossing Task Force.

RailAmerica Acquires Alabama Rail Line from BNSF

July 17, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company has sold and leased 288 miles of track in and around Mobile, Ala., to RailAmerica’s wholly-owned subsidiary, the Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway for about $15 million.