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DAILY HEADLINES August 27, 2008 •Obama scores with rank-and-file workers •Acela trains may expand to meet demand •Amtrak ridership soars with gas prices •Train ridership sets records as travelers seek to avoid traffic hassle, costly fill-ups •Rail advocates urge closer look at train travel •Editorial: Amtrak on the rise but needs Congressional support •Metrolink is becoming more popular •Railroad worker falls into river •Joliet makes deal with CN •CN-EJ&E plan divides crowd •Metra getting rid of saloon cars •Three Class Is' monthly fuel surcharges reflect diesel price drop •BNSF train derails between Metrolink's Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana stations •Suit to challenge use of Va. money for NS rail yard •Bid details expected soon for big Mexican port project •Volunteers are backbone of UP Railroad Museum •Historic car-train race was 92 years ago Friday •RRB: Medicare for railroad families More Headlines Enter your e-mail address to receive BLET news updates. Subscribe Unsubscribe
