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Bear break-ins at railroad
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad owner Max Stauffer knew every too well what the damaged windows and mess in the kitchen of the popular Yosemite area attraction meant: He had had a break in.
9 Sep 2010, 2:11 am | click here to view more
Railroad union official sentenced for bribery
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — An Avon man and former president of a national railroad employees union was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison Tuesday for accepting bribes from a St. Louis lawyer, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sauer.
9 Sep 2010, 1:46 am | click here to view more
Railroad Commission candidate focuses on safety, regulation
Democratic candidate Jeff Weems is vying for a seat on the Railroad Commission of Texas, and said safety and regulation is key. Weems said a commissioners job is to protect and serve Texas, and he wants to stay out of partisan politics.
9 Sep 2010, 12:36 am | click here to view more
Coppell railroad crossings to undergo repairs
The city of Coppell has entered into a contract with Fort Worth and Western Railroad to repair the existing railroad crossings on Mockingbird Lane, Moore Road, MacArthur Boulevard and Denton Tap Road. The work will start on Aug. 13 and should be completed by Aug. 25.
9 Sep 2010, 12:17 am | click here to view more
Coppell railroad crossings repair at Mockingbird postponed
The City of Coppell has entered into a contract with Fort Worth & Western Railroad to repair the existing railroad crossings on Mockingbird Lane, Moore Road, MacArthur Blvd. and Denton Tap Road.
9 Sep 2010, 12:15 am | click here to view more
Underground railroad bus tour open to college
The Central Pennsylvania African American Museum is holding its third annual Berks County Underground Railroad Bus Tour on Sept. 26. The event is open to the Penn State Berks community. The bus will depart Penn State Berks from the parking lot behind the Franco Building, ‘C’ Lot, at 12 noon and will return at 5 p.m. Attendees should arrive by 11:30 a.m.
8 Sep 2010, 8:17 am | click here to view more
Rebuilding Chester Branch railroad a boon to Morris County NJ businesses
A pair of businesses that flank the Chester Branch railroad have said they plan to take advantage of the rail line that is being rebuilt with federal stimulus funding.
8 Sep 2010, 7:30 am | click here to view more
Railroad preservation group plans fall festival, antique show
The Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation organization will hold a fall festival and antique power show Saturday and Sunday.
8 Sep 2010, 12:17 am | click here to view more
Railroad commissioner candidate Weems says experience sets him apart
Jeff Weems, candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, speaks to the members of the Harrison County Democratic Party Wednesday.
8 Sep 2010, 11:38 pm | click here to view more
Railroad appealing judgment in adoption case
JACKSON — The Illinois Central Railroad Co. has asked the Mississippi Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that it had no legal standing to challenge the adoption of three kids by a dying former employee who was suing the company.
8 Sep 2010, 10:00 am | click here to view more