Northeast Corridor – Page 26

Isabel Slows Trains

October 1, 2003 The Cross-Tie

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

Hurricane Isabel Suspends Operations

September 17, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak and other railroads canceled some service in the eastern United States preparing for Hurricane Isabel strike.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Expand “Blue Streak” Intermodal Service

December 12, 2002 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are expanding their “Blue Streak” intermodal service to link Northern California with the northeastern United States.

This train is bound for Glory … and Washington, D.C.

August 22, 2002 Todd DeFeo

For train fans, the only thing better than watching trains is riding them. And that’s what I’m about to do.