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Connecticut rail delays continue, seen repaired by Wednesday
ReutersWESTPORT, Connecticut (Reuters) - Connecticut rail commuters endured crowded and rerouted rides in to work on Monday, as Metro-North worked to repair the busiest U.S. rail line after a two-train collision and derailment injured more than 70 people late...Tags: Railway Transportation, Stamford, Commuting, Disasters and Accidents, New York City
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Tráfico pesado pero el plan de Metro-Norte para los que viajan hacia sus trabajos continua como esperado
El Hartford CourantEl tráfico era pesado y los trenes corrían varios minutos tarde, pero el plan para movilizar miles de trabajadores circundando las líneas de ferrocarril deshabilitadas en Bridgeport continuaban sin problemas durante el lunes. El descarrilamiento y...Tags: Stamford, Pies and Tarts, Hamden (New Haven, Connecticut), Manhattan (New York City), Metro-North Railroad
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Connecticut gov tells commuters to work from home this week while crash repaired
ReutersBy Richard Weizel and Edith Honan MILFORD, Conn./NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - Thousands of Connecticut commuters faced delays and crowded trains on Monday as Metro-North workers scrambled to repair damage on the United States' busiest rail line, caused...Tags: Railway Transportation, Stamford, Commuting, Disasters and Accidents, New York City
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Heavy Traffic, But Metro-North Commuting Plan Went Smoothly
The Hartford Courant— Traffic was heavy and trains ran a few minutes late, but the plan to move thousands of workers around crippled rail lines in Bridgeport went smoothly during Monday's commute. A derailment and crash on Friday evening injured more than 70 people...Tags: Transportation Industry, Railway Transportation, Commuting, Public Transportation, Hamden (New Haven, Connecticut)
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Memorial Day discounts for military
In Honor of Those Who Serve, local businesses would like to say "Thank You" for your service by offering special discounts for Memorial Day. (This list is ongoing, please check back for updates and additions.) Active military: Please check with your...Tags: U.S. Military, Holidays, Amusement and Theme Parks, Aquatica, The Home Depot
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MARC gets a boost
Last week presented the sort of opportunity that elected officials crave. As Gov. Martin O'Malley signed the gas tax increase into law, he announced a slew of new Maryland transportation projects — $1.2 billion in all — that can now move...
Tags: Railway Transportation, Metra, Penn Line, Inner Harbor, Public Transportation
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Officials warn of commuter chaos from Connecticut derailment
ReutersBy Richard Weizel BRIDGEPORT, Conn., May 19 (Reuters) - Thousands of Connecticut commuters should brace for travel chaos on Monday as Metro-North workers repair damage on the United States' busiest rail line caused by the collision of two trains,...Tags: Transportation Industry, Railway Transportation, Stamford, Disasters and Accidents, Commuting
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REFILE-Officials warn of commuter chaos from Connecticut derailment
Reuters(Removes repeated material) By Richard Weizel BRIDGEPORT, Conn., May 19 (Reuters) - Thousands of Connecticut commuters should brace for travel chaos on Monday as Metro-North workers repair damage on the United States' busiest rail line caused by the...Tags: Railway Transportation, Stamford, Commuting, Disasters and Accidents, Railway Accidents
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Damaged trains being removed from wreck site
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Commuter trains damaged in a crash in Connecticut were being removed Sunday in the first step to making repairs and restoring service, the agency that runs Metro-North said. Aaron Donovan, spokesman for the Metropolitan...
Tags: Transportation Industry, Railway Transportation, Disasters and Accidents, Waterbury, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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Metra: Rock Island District service resumes after Amtrak derailment
Metra service on the Rock Island District line resumed this afternoon after an Amtrak train derailment block the Metra tracks at 16th Street, according to Metra. Metra trains were not allowed to enter or exit the LaSalle Street station due to the...
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Investigators examine fractured rail in Connecticut train crash
ReutersBRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (Reuters) - A fractured segment of track has been found on the rail line of a Metro-North passenger train from New York that derailed in Connecticut and struck another commuter train, injuring more than 70 people, investigators...Tags: Transportation Industry, Railway Transportation, Disasters and Accidents, New York City, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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Sesenta heridos al colisionar dos trenes de pasajeros en Connecticut
ReutersPor Michelle McLoughlin FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, 18 may (Reuters) - Sesenta personas han resultado heridas cuando un tren de pasajeros con rumbo al este procedente de Nueva York descarriló cerca del suburbio de Fairfield, en Connecticut, tras...Tags: New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Fairfield (Fairfield, Connecticut), Sharon
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