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FasTracks builder working on the railroad museum
August 25, 2011 8:28 PM
GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) - The contractor building a light rail line from downtown Denver to Golden is donating $50,000 worth of labor, materials and equipment for a project at the Colorado Railroad Museum. The Regional Transportation District says Denver Transit Construction Group will build 300 feet of track for the... more » -
Trestle on historic NM railway to be replaced
March 20, 2011 4:02 PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A badly burned trestle along the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad route should be replaced in time for the May 28 opening of the seasonal railway. Railroad spokesman Nick Quintana tells the Albuquerque Journal that the historic railroad expects to be open along its entire... more » -
TSA leader highlights rail security during stop in Pueblo
July 27, 2010 7:19 PM
The new top man for the Transportation Security Administration the TSA spent time in Pueblo Tuesday. John Pistole talked about the governments need to improve our country's railroad security against terrorists. Pistole became the Administrator of the TSA in June. He says he's aware an attack on our country's railway... more » -
Colorado scenic railroad keeping schedule despite fire
July 7, 2010 8:12 AM
The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad has returned to its normal operating schedule, despite last month's fire at an historic trestle in northern New Mexico. It's expected to take months to replace the decades-old Lobato Trestle - four miles from Chama, New Mexico - that was burned on June 23.... more » -
Trestle fire takes toll on businesses in Chama
June 25, 2010 1:48 PM
CHAMA, N.M. (AP) - Business owners in Chama who rely heavily on summer tourists are concerned about their prospects, now that the New Mexico side of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad has suspended operations because of a fire on a 100-foot trestle. The fire that started late Wednesday... more » -
Fort Carson eyes railroad expansion
June 3, 2010 6:54 PM
The Army uses trains to its haul heavy equipment to port when heading off to war. They would like to move the equipment at Fort Carson to port faster during deployments but that means building more railways. Brigade Commander Col. Robert McLaughlin says the current rail configuration at the... more » -
Rule change favors unions at airlines, railroads
May 10, 2010 10:17 AM
The Obama administration has approved a new rule making it easier for labor unions to organize workers at airline and railroad companies. The move is a major victory for unions that have struggled to reverse years of membership declines. The most immediate impact of the change would be at... more » -
Old Pueblo Road to close for repairs
April 29, 2010 12:54 PM
The railroad crossing on Old Pueblo Road east of I-25 in southern El Paso County will close for repairs Monday and will be closed for most of the week. The Burlington Northern Railroad will repair the bridge, which is just east of I-25 and south of Hanover Road at... more » -
Freight train derails, dumps coal in Houston
November 23, 2009 2:26 PM
A freight train carrying coal has derailed in southwest Houston. No injuries were reported. At least a dozen cars including some seen crumpled next to each other went off the tracks when the train derailed late Monday morning. A Union Pacific spokeswoman did not immediately return a call seeking comment.... more » -
Buffett buying Burlington Northern railroad
November 3, 2009 11:15 AM
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., making a $34 billion bet on the future of the U.S. economy. Burlington Northern, the nation's second-largest railroad, is the biggest hauler of food products like corn and coal for electricity, making it an... more » -
Ride the rails for Oktoberfest & fall colors
September 30, 2009 5:52 PM
All aboard for fall fun! This Saturday, the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad will run a special Rails and Ales Oktoberfest Train. Belly-up for beer and bratwurst served in time to German Oompa Band music as the train leaves from Alamosa, winds through mountain passes with aspens displaying their glorious fall... more »
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