Locomotive

Welder Gets Million Dollar Award against Union Pacific Railroad

An Illinois court awarded $1 million to an ex-track welder with the Union Pacific Railroad over injuries he suffered while serving the company for 20 years.

National Railroad Museum’s Eisenhower Locomotive Loaned to England

The National Railroad Museum’s Eisenhower Locomotive to leave for a two-year loan to the National Railway Museum in York, England.

Arriva seeks PR support for rail services

Transport company Arriva is on the lookout for a PR consultancy to help with the promotion of two of its UK rail services.

Interested agencies will pitch for a consumer and b2b PR brief to support Arriva's CrossCountry Trains and Grand Central services and attempt to persuade people to switch from cars to trains.

Retro Train Rides with Exciting Destinations

Chicago (May 23 2012) – Chicago-based passenger train company, Iowa Pacific Passenger Rails, in conjunction with High Iron Travel will hitch one full-length dome car to the regularly scheduled Amtrak services to destinations in Hannibal, MO, Springfield, IL and Milwaukee, WI. Dome cars offer sweeping views of landscaped with glass domed tops and luxury seating on two levels. A professional chef has designed menus to be served on board and prepared to order. Dome cars are rarely used in regular service anymore so this is truly a unique experience.

Penny + Giles Transducers Bridge the Gap at Brush Traction

Christchurch, UK – 19th April, 2012 – Loughborough, UK-based Brush Traction, part of the Wabtec Rail Group, offers a complete design and installation service for repowering packages that help improve the efficiency of older diesel-electric locomotives and the environmental credentials of train operators and the rail network.

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