Transportation museum denied restraining order against railroad authority
The museum sought the order in an attempt to regain use of the Nickel Plate rail line in time to run excursion trains during next month’s Indiana State Fair.
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Transportation museum escalates Nickel Plate Railroad fight
The Indiana Transportation Museum said it requested a federal temporary restraining order against the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority on Monday in an attempt to regain use of the Nickel Plate rail line in time for next month’s Indiana State Fair.<
Columbus girds for $50M Cummins renovation, $30M overpass project
The updates to the manufacturer’s corporate offices are aimed at collaboration and efficiency. The overpass construction is meant to smooth traffic flow at a key entry point to the city.
Train museum plans federal suit alleging government interference
The Indiana Transportation Museum has notified officials from Hamilton County, Noblesville and Fishers that its intends to file a federal lawsuit accusing the government of unjustly interfering in the museum’s operations, causing it a critical loss of more than a half-million dollars in revenue.
UPDATE: Groups propose extending rail line into Indianapolis
Four proposals were submitted this week to the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority for expanded service along the Nickel Plate rail line, conflicting with another plan to turn the corridor into a pedestrian trail.
Work for faster trains under way on central Indiana railroad
Crews are now upgrading the line through Franklin as part of Louisville & Indiana Railroad's plan for faster and longer trains between Indianapolis and Louisville.
CSX shutting down Avon locomotive maintenance facility
CSX said the closure is part of a companywide effort to cut costs amid a huge decline in coal-carrying revenue.
Cost of cleanup at Noblesville museum site could reach six figures, city says
Indiana environmental officials believe contaminants recently found on the site of the Indiana Transportation Museum are oil-based but don’t think an emergency response is needed.
Competing interests debate future of Nickel Plate Railroad
The fate of the historic Nickel Plate Railroad could be decided this summer—but there’s no consensus on what the corridor should look like or on the impact or costs of projects.
Nickel Plate rail corridor’s future sparks debate in Fishers, Noblesville
Train, trail or both? That’s the debate in Hamilton County involving officials from Fishers and Noblesville and the Indiana Transportation Museum.
Supporters of running Indiana State Fair train face obstacle
The operators of the suspended Indiana State Fair train have devised a plan for expanded service that would feature year-round trains rolling between Noblesville and downtown Indianapolis.
Fishers, Noblesville to reveal plan for trail along Nickel Plate railroad corridor
Officials have been discussing ways to use or improve the 37-mile Nickel Plate railroad corridor, following a fallout between the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority and the Indiana Transportation Museum, which operated the popular Indiana State Fair train.
Amtrak to take over train line between Indianapolis, Chicago
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced Monday its contract with Iowa Pacific Holdings for the troubled Hoosier State Line would remain in effect only through February.
Fair train likely to be idle again; new operator sought
An agency that oversees the Indiana State Fair train is looking for a new partner to operate the 37-mile route.
Passenger line between Chicago, Ohio to be studied
Federal rail and state transportation officials have approved a process that could restore passenger rail service to Fort Wayne.
Train traffic, speeds to increase on Indiana railroad route
The speed of trains on a portion of the line that runs from Louisville to Indianapolis will increase incrementally over several weeks from a current maximum speed of 25 miles per hour to a speed limit of 49 miles per hour
Ticket revenue up but passengers down on Hoosier State train
Ticket sales have increased by 14 percent since the Hoosier State passenger train from Indianapolis to Chicago changed ownership and management a year ago, but fewer passengers are using the train.
Merritt loses job as railroad exec, a role critics called conflict
As chairman of Senate Utilities Committee, Sen. James Merritt supported numerous bills favored by big utilities, the railroad’s biggest customer. Now he’s out of a job.
Company has bigger plans for Indianapolis to Chicago train
Iowa Pacific Holdings envisions Amtrak trains traveling between Chicago and Indianapolis 14 times a day.
Indiana, private carrier ink deal for Hoosier Line
The Indiana Department of Transportation says four-days-per-week passenger rail service between Chicago and Indianapolis has begun under a two-year contract with Amtrak and Iowa Pacific Holdings.