A precautionary evacuation around the area south of Galena, Illinois was underway around 5 p.m. after several cars of a BNSF Railway Train derailed.
Initial reports indicated that five cars in a 105 car train derailed Thursday, March 5,... more
NEWS ABOUT ALL ABOARD FLORIDA
Published: Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 6:30am
THANK CONGRESSMAN POSEY WHO IS NOT ALL ABOARD e-mail: https://posey.house.gov/forms/writeyourrep/ ALL ABOARD in support of Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) amendment that Requires... more
Published: Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 6:00am
Date: DECEMBER 2014 TO: Lauren Milligan, Florida State Clearinghouse Coordinator Florida Department of Environmental Protection FROM: Martin Markovich,... more
Published: Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 6:00am
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Dear Mr. Winkle:
The Florida State... more
Published: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 - 4:30am
Published: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 - 4:30am
SEND LETTERS TO STATE LEGISLATORS AND FIGHT BACK AT http://bit.ly/1FRRNkm This horrific crash recently took the life of a young mother and five others in Valhalla, NY. In South Florida we've learned how to... more
Published: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 - 4:15am
Published: Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 8:00am
The chairman of the state board charged with deciding whether All Aboard Florida will get $1.75 billion in tax exempt bonds resigned his post earlier this year, leaving the committee with one member and three vacancies the Governor’s office is... more
Published: Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 4:45am
All Aboard Florida officials are quizzed on noise, vibration, delays.
City Council members quizzed officials of All Aboard Florida on Thursday night about safety and noise concerns, as the train company prepares for rail service shooting... more
Published: Friday, February 27, 2015 - 6:15am
It took nearly four days for the fires to burn out after a train carrying crude oil derailed in a small West Virginia town last Monday. In the midst of a winter storm, hundreds of residents were evacuated from their homes while two water plants... more
Published: Friday, February 27, 2015 - 6:15am
Before setting aside money for a legal fight against All Aboard Florida, St. Lucie County commissioners say they need to see a plan for how the funds would be used. Residents have sent hundreds of emails to commissioners, urging them to... more
Published: Friday, February 27, 2015 - 6:00am
Published: Friday, February 27, 2015 - 6:00am
Taylor Engineering Report: Assessment of Loxahatchee River bridge
At the Jupiter Inlet District (JID) board meeting on January 14, 2015, JID retained Taylor Engineering to conduct a visual observation of the Loxahatchee River crossing.... more
Published: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 11:45am
A Southern California commuter train slammed into a truck and derailed in a rural area near Oxnard on Tuesday, injuring dozens of people including four critically, authorities said. The truck caught fire and three Metrolink rail cars derailed and... more
Published: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 5:15am
Letter: from Jeffrey L. Susi President/CEO.Indian River Medical Center Previously, I communicated the concern of Indian River Medical Center regarding the negative impact increased train traffic will have on patients needing emergency services.... more
Published: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 5:15am
Last week, two Treasure Coast governments pledged cash to fight All Aboard Florida, and a private group revealed new plans. At Tuesday meetings in Martin and Indian River counties, commissioners said they’ll spend a total of $4.2 million to... more
Published: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 5:00am
While the Canaveral Port Authority has its own set of questions to answer for the National Surface Transportation Board, outdoorsmen, activists, politicians and scientists are questioning the embattled plan to build a railway extension through... more
Published: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 5:00am
Anti-All Aboard Florida groups, such as Citizens Against Rail Expansion (CARE Florida), continue to raise concerns over the construction of the stations and the increase in noise and traffic that the trains are apparently going to bring as... more
Published: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 5:00am
Florida's private inter-city rail project is getting a taste of California-style rail opposition from two counties that responded to citizens' complaints by voting to allot $4.1 million for potential legal action against rail line. "Indian River... more
Published: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 5:00am
A train hauling crude oil derailed and exploded in West Virginia, displacing residents and threatening the local water supply. At least 26 of the train's more than 100 cars veered off the tracks, the West Virginia Department of Military... more
Published: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 5:00am
All Aboard Florida faces complications and possible delays with its plan to finance a high-speed passenger railroad with $1.75 billion of tax-exempt bonds. Florida Development Finance Corp. — the quasi-governmental agency that agreed to... more
Published: Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 7:30pm
Citizens Against Rail Expansion in Florida (CARE FL) came out swinging at All Aboard... more
Published: Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 8:30am
Saturday, March 7, 2-3:30 pm, County Office Complex, 1801 27th Street Vero Beach, to send a message to Tally and the railroad.
Special Guests: Rhett Palmer, Vero’s Voice; Commissioner Solari; John O’Connor, Firefighters Assn; Randy... more
Published: Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 7:45am
Published: Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 7:45am
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), the public agency that runs Tri-Rail passengers trains, wants to expand Tri-Rail service to downtown Miami.
The issue: The expansion would cost about $69 million. The authority... more
Published: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 5:15am
BRENT HANLON AND BARRY MAWN FROM CARE (CITIZENS AGAINST RAIL EXPANSION) JOIN THE KC INGRAM SHOW AT TODAY AT 5:30 pm. Please tune in to The KC Ingram Show, formerly Martin Talks, on WSTU AM 1450 this Tuesday February 10th from 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m... more
Published: Friday, February 6, 2015 - 8:30am
Railroad crossings, with their flashing lights and descending gates, are a fixture... more
Published: Friday, February 6, 2015 - 8:15am
Published: Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 6:30pm
Citizens Against Rail Expansion in Florida have submitted public records requests for the state Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. This is not a done deal!
Published: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 12:30pm
Published: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 5:15am
November 25, 2014
Mr. John Winkle Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: All Aboard Florida – Martin County – Impact on School District Dear Mr. Winkle:
I am the Superintendent... more
Published: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 6:30am
On a recent ride on Ft. Lauderdale’s New River, the first thing that struck me was the amazing variety and activity. Crowding the shores of the river are downtown office buildings and condos, restaurants and historic districts, a performing arts... more
Published: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 6:15am
Published: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 6:15am
1) Fortress Investment Group Stock Rating Lowered by Oppenheimer (FIG) 2) Fortress Investment Group Downgraded by Credit Suisse (FIG) 3) Fortress Investment Group Rating Lowered to Underperform at Zacks (FIG) 4) Fortress Investment Group Stock... more
Published: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 6:15am
The latest vision to turn 6 acres in downtown West Palm Beach into a “transit village” will feature a... more
Published: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 6:15am
Published: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 6:00am
Published: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 6:00am
Published: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 6:00am
Analysts at Credit Suisse downgraded Fortress Investment Group LLC (NYSE: FIG) by lowering their rating from Outperform to Neutral and setting a $9 price target. Fortress Investment Group is a diversified global investment management company... more
Published: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 6:00am
Published: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 6:00am
FLORIDA'S FIRST LIQUID NITROGEN GAS PLANT PROPOSED FOR BROWARD, TO BE SHIPPED BY RAIL THROUGH THE TREASURE COAST - COMMISSIONER ROBIN FISHER IS EXCITED
HEARINGS SCHEDULED
Two hearings are scheduled on a conditional-use permit for... more
Published: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 5:45am
As of Jan. 26, downtown drivers will no longer be able to use Northwest Second Street to cross the Florida East Coast Railway tracks.
The crossing is being permanently closed as construction begins on All Aboard Florida's 60,000-square-... more
Published: Monday, January 26, 2015 - 5:45am
Palm Beach Post The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council was rebuffed last month in its request to... more
Published: Sunday, January 18, 2015 - 4:45pm
All Aboard Florida has received millions of dollars from the federal government in the past three years, an investigation by Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers has found. That “financial assistance” contradicts All Aboard Florida’s contention... more
Published: Sunday, January 18, 2015 - 4:30pm
The Miami Herald The $200 million that Florida Gov. Rick Scott pledged to put toward a train depot at Orlando’s busy international airport also will benefit a company that... more
Published: Sunday, January 18, 2015 - 4:30pm
Published: Sunday, January 18, 2015 - 11:30am
Palm Beach Post All Aboard Florida won preliminary federal approval last month to issue $1.75 billion in tax exempt bonds, but the... more
Published: Sunday, January 18, 2015 - 11:30am
www.saintpetersblog.com The first sign of trouble for Adam Hollingsworth arrived via email one year ago yesterday, when Miami Herald reporter Marc Caputo emailed Gov. Rick Scott’s... more
Published: Sunday, January 4, 2015 - 7:45pm
I would like to thank the Five O’clock Hour for having Mr. Seed and myself here tonight in order to discuss an issue which both of us believe is crucial to our Community, the Fortress Investment Group’s high- speed passenger rail project known as... more
Published: Sunday, January 4, 2015 - 9:45am