From the Maryland Department of Transportation: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Amtrak have released a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project. The primary purpose of the study was to determine the best way to provide continued rail connectivity along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor […]
Aberdeen Police Use Foot Patrols at Amtrak as a Crime Deterrent
From the Aberdeen Police Department: In a continued effort to address community concerns related to the Amtrak Train Station, the Aberdeen Police Department has been conducting numerous foot patrols and enforcement initiatives to provide more visibility and to engage commuters and travelers who utilize the Aberdeen Amtrak Station. The location of the Amtrak Station makes […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski: “It’s Outrageous that Less than 24 Hours after this Terrible Crash, the House Voted to Cut Amtrak Funding by Almost 20%”
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: MIKULSKI STATEMENT ON AMTRAK TRAIN DERAILMENT IN PHILADELPHIA WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today issued the following statement on this week’s deadly Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia: “My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those lost in the tragic derailment of […]
Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Amtrak Train in Aberdeen Saturday Afternoon
From Amtrak Media Relations: Amtrak Train 168, the Northeast Regional, came into contact with a trespasser on Dec. 21 at 4:34 p.m. This was a fatality. The person has been identified as Michael Scott Grace Jr. The incident happened north of Aberdeen. At the time 300 passengers were on the train. There were no reported […]
Perryman Teen Arrested for Armed Robbery in Aberdeen Amtrak Tunnel
A Perryman teen is charged with armed robbery and other offenses for allegedly robbing a man in the tunnel under the Aberdeen Amtrak train station Monday night but failing obtain any cash or valuables, police said. Matthew L. Moorehead, 17, of the 300 block of Mayberry Drive in Perryman was arrested at approximately 10 p.m. […]
Capt’n Jim’s “Coffee Talk” May 27: Memorial Day; Memory Walk; 40th Anniversary of Amtrak; Flag Day in Bel Air
From the office of Harford County Councilman Jim McMahan: My personal tribute to all who served. Thank you. Capt’n MEMORIAL DAY 2011 The American Hero always comes through To capture our hearts with a spirit so true Some proudly are soldiers who march in harm’s way Insuring our freedom, courageous they stay While others come […]
$22 Million Federal Project Will Replace 105-Year-Old Penn Line Bridge Over Susquehanna River; Additional Bridges May Be Coming Over Bush and Gunpowder Rivers
From the office of U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski: MIKULSKI, CARDIN ANNOUNCE $22 MILLION TO REPLACE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BRIDGE IN NORTHEAST RAIL CORRIDOR WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) today announced Maryland will receive $22 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to replace the Susquehanna River Bridge in […]
Amtrak Train Kills Man Near Aberdeen
A man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train south of the Aberdeen train station Friday afternoon, according to police. Aberdeen police said officers arrived at “rear” of the 600 block of Philadelphia Boulevard in Aberdeen shortly before 2:30 p.m. Friday, and discovered a deceased adult male bearing injuries consistent with being struck by […]
