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2006 Railfan News
2005 Railfan News
2004 Railfan News
December 18, 2003
No one hurt in Wisconsin UP accident - (Watertown)
The Associated Press - December 18, 2003
Appleton (WI) Post Crescent
December 17, 2003
Two charged for railroad signal theft - (Sheboygan)
Sheboygan Press
December 15, 2003
Did you miss the DMU? - (Milwaukee)
If you did, you probably weren't alone. It was on public display at the Milwaukee Amtrak station on Monday, December
15 for two hours. For a short photo tour, vist the DMU tour page. By Joe Russ.
November 9, 2003
Travel Briefs: Amtrak publishes nationwide schedule
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee
For the first time since 1992, Amtrak has published a schedule for the entire railroad, from the Downeaster, which runs between Boston and
Portland, Maine, to the Pacific Surfliner, linking Paso Robles, Calif., and San Diego.
September 27, 2003
Buses might move to renovated train depot: Badger, Greyhound await financial details
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee
Both Greyhound Lines Inc. and Badger Bus are interested in moving to a renovated downtown Milwaukee Amtrak station, where travelers
could choose among buses and trains to Chicago, the Twin Cities and the rest of Wisconsin, bus line managers and a state planner say.
September 8, 2003
Editorial: Working on the railroad
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee
Congress periodically seems to lose its way when it comes to transportation. Rather than accepting the long-term benefits of investing in the nation's transportation system, lawmakers choose to engage in shortsighted fiscal battles. The good news is
that lawmakers in both chambers came to their senses last week. For the most part.
June 6, 2003
Amtrak rolls along as it heads west 3 ways
New York Times
Interested in heading west by rail this summer? There are three long-distance routes available from Chicago to the West Coast,
all on Amtrak long-distance trains.
February 25, 2003
Budgets keeping railway passengers on track: Still on agenda: Airport station, Amtrak funding
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee
Despite all the state and federal budget cuts, officials have found enough money to keep Wisconsin passenger trains running, build a new Amtrak
station at Mitchell International Airport and plan future commuter rail service.
January 13, 2003
Amtrak issues deals to lure riders: Just before a budget crackdown by Senate, it offers winter deals, cuts prices up to 25%
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee
Seeking to boost ridership and revenue as Congress ponders its future, Amtrak has slashed long-distance fares and
is now offering trips from Milwaukee to the Twin Cities for as little as $17.50 - less than it costs to ride to Chicago.
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