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Miscellaneous

The Cross-Tie: Vol. VI, Issue 1

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 Bronx and killed four people might have zoned out just

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Miscellaneous

2006: Another Record Year

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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Amtrak

First Multilevel Trains Appear on Northeast Corridor

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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Railfanning.org Announcements

The Cross-Tie to Resume Publishing

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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Rail Blog

July 2006 Cross-Tie

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