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The Cross-Tie: Vol. VI, Issue 1

December 12, 2013 The Cross-Tie

Throughout the course of its four-plus decade history, Amtrak has drawn the scorn of detractors who saw the federally-subsidized passenger railroad is a drain on taxpayers. Now, millions of dollars in losses on the railroad’s food and beverage service have given more ammunition to opponents. Amtrak said it plans to eliminate losses on food and beverage service over the next five years. But, will that be enough to silence critics? Click here to read more. Metro-North Crash Brings Positive Train Control Back Into the Conversation The revelation the engineer at the controls of the Metro-North train that crashed in the

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Open Your Wallet: Congress Approves Billions for Rail

October 15, 2008 The Cross-Tie

Congress has approved legislation that proponents say will improve the Nation’s intercity passenger rail system and the safety of the nation’s railroads.

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Could Fatal Metrolink Crash Have Been Avoided?

October 15, 2008 The Cross-Tie

A fatal Metrolink train crash was preventable, according to Rep. James L. Oberstar, D-Minn., Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Wreck Roundup for January 2007

January 5, 2007 The Cross-Tie

Here’s a quick look at some of the wrecks from the past month.

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2006: Another Record Year

January 1, 2007 The Cross-Tie

For the ninth consecutive year, total freight volume on U.S. railroads as measured in ton-miles has set an annual record, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported.

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2006: The Railroad Year in Review

January 1, 2007 The Cross-Tie

Like any other year, 2006 saw its fair share of ups and downs for the railroad industry.

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L.A. Metro Finishes Boring Tunnels for Line Extension

January 1, 2007 The Cross-Tie

Metro construction crews on Dec. 9 finished boring the twin 1.7- mile tunnels for the Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension.

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First Multilevel Trains Appear on Northeast Corridor

January 1, 2007 The Cross-Tie

N.J. Transit’s first multilevel train debuted Dec. 11 on the Northeast Corridor, culminating four years of planning and design — including extensive input from customers — to offer riders a new level of comfort and convenience.

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The Cross-Tie to Resume Publishing

December 17, 2006 The Cross-Tie

After spending much of 2006 on hiatus, The Cross-Tie, Railfanning.org’s e-zine, will resume publication beginning in January.

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July 2006 Cross-Tie

July 3, 2006 The Cross-Tie

The July 2006 edition of The Cross-Tie is now available. To view this month’s issue, click here.

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