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NKCR Announces Acquisition of Nebraska Rail Lines From BNSF

November 8, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado RailNet (NKCR) will acquire two rail lines consisting of nearly 89 miles of track from The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) in Southwestern Nebraska.

Amtrak Continues to Show Passenger Gains

November 1, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Again showing strong demand for passenger trains in 46 states, Amtrak announced today it has set a ridership record for Fiscal Year 2004.

And Again, Hurricanes Disrupt Rail Service in Fla., Throughout Southeast

October 15, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Hurricanes Frances and Ivan dumped buckets of rain throughout the southeast and caused disruptions to railroads regionally.

Amtrak Says Farewell to Express Mail

October 15, 2004 The Cross-Tie

Amtrak will discontinue shipping mail for the U.S. Postal Service, saying the decision will improve passenger service.

CSXT, Union Pacific Combine for Free Emergency Fuel Delivery Diesel, Gasoline Included in Special Fuel Trains for Florida

September 15, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Two special relief trains operated by CSX Transportation and Union Pacific Railroad were moving toward Florida today to provide fuel for emergency operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Frances, which struck the state on Labor Day weekend.

City of New Orleans train to evacuate hundreds affected by Hurricane Ivan

September 15, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has temporarily suspended service to and from New Orleans, due to Hurricane Ivan. New Orleans is served by the City of New Orleans daily to and from Chicago, the Crescent daily to and from New York City and the three-days-weekly Sunset Limited to and from Los Angeles and Orlando.

NKCR Announces Acquisition of Nebraska Rail Lines From BNSF

Amtrak Continues to Show Passenger Gains

And Again, Hurricanes Disrupt Rail Service in Fla., Throughout Southeast

Amtrak Says Farewell to Express Mail

CSXT, Union Pacific Combine for Free Emergency Fuel Delivery Diesel, Gasoline Included in Special Fuel Trains for Florida

City of New Orleans train to evacuate hundreds affected by Hurricane Ivan

Defused: Officials: Two Men Planned Subway Attack

‘Quiet Zone’ Operations Begin on Four-Mile Stretch of CSXT Lines in Chicago

Again? Railroads Alter Plans as Frances Approaches

NTSB: Rail Fatalities Down