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April 21, 2014

International & UK Railway News Monday 21st April 2014

 



US News


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Charlotte council OKs contracts for LYNX Blue Line projects
 
 U.S. Class I workforce widened slightly in March
 
 Tentative agreement reached in MTA labor dispute
 
 AAR traffic report: Carloads climbed for all North American roads in 15th week
  
Ports: Some stronger monthly volumes, a few cleaner locomotives
  
Resident petition expresses concerns about All Aboard Florida project
 
ASLRRA contracts executive search firm to help recruit a new president


Rail supplier news from Motive Power, Lilee, Ioxus, Freedom Railcar Solutions, Vossloh and S&C (April 21)


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  • Australasian News
     
    ERL keen to bid for KL-Singapore HST project. (The Star online)
     
    Hefei-Fuzhou Express Railway to Open to Traffic within 2014.(www.cnanhui.org)


     

     
    Headlines

     
    Today is a Bank Holiday in the UK, and the first real opportunity for people to get out and about after what has been a particularly wet winter.. for some more than others.

     
    Before setting out, be sure to check road reports.. and if travelling by rail, be sure to visit
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    Network Rail - Engineering News........

    Easter service alterations

    Over the Easter weekend, work will take place at more than 3,000 locations - almost 8km of track renewals will take place.
    If you're travelling by train this Easter, please check National Rail Enquiries for any alterations to the timetable before you travel:
    Easter 2014 travel information


    Engineering work

    For details about routes affected by engineering work go to National Rail Enquiries:
    Current service disruptions
    Future engineering works
    Or check with the train company.


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    Events, festivals and holidays

    Train times may be altered to accommodate increases in demand around sporting events, music festivals and other large scale public events.
    For details visit National Rail Enquiries holidays and events

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    You may decide to visit one of the over 200 heritage railway sites ...in which case, you will find a comprehensive listing of these, and their websites, with all the information you need..
    HERE



    ...or.. you may be visiting the National Railway Museum, York




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    Maybe you aren't able to get out and about......well, if railways are your passion, why not, if you are able..visit ...


    Steam Tube - The Home of Steam on the Net!
    Here you will find the latest uploads (photos and videos) of steam activity, both mainline and heritage railways......


    Whatever you are doing today, be sure to travel safely, and enjoy.......!

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