Rail disruption articles
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Opinion: The promise of High-Speed Rail
In 2008, when I was asked to vote in favor of issuing bonds for the construction of high-speed rail connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles, I’m not sure what I envisioned. It sounded like a great idea, but I’ve traveled the state from border to border and ocean to desert, and I could not imagine any way of making that trip because of the many established cities on the route and the features of the terrain. Nevertheless, I made the assumption that planners and engineers would figure out a way...
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Cycle lanes blasted by resident over disruption
The new cycle routes will go into Rotherham Town Centre from Templeborough via Westgate, then out to Broom via Wellgate. The £12m project, which will see new cycle lanes, crossings and junction improvements on Wellgate and Broom Road, was criticised by a resident at yesterday’s (May 22) full council meeting. Adil Hussain asked Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council during the meeting why it was ‘intentionally causing the closure of thriving local businesses on Westgate by unnecessarily extending...
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American Track acquires Strategic Rail
FORT WORTH, Texas — North American Rail Solutions subsidiary American Track has acquired Strategic Rail, LLC, of Tomahawk, Wis. The combined companies will continue as American Track. Strategic Rail, established in 2005 by Dianna and Travis Gustafson, provides services including grapple truck operations, material handling, railcar movement, and vegetation control. Its strength in the Great []Read More