Jacksonville, Fla., September 21, 2011 – It’s business as usual for the New England Central Railroad (NECR). Nearly four weeks ago Hurricane Irene swept across RailAmerica-operated NECR, which stretches from the Canadian border near St. Albans, VT, to New London, CT. Railroad crews discovered the extent of damage on August 30 and quickly restored service to NECR’s north end between Burlington and Swanton, VT, and its south end between White River Junction, VT, and New London, CT. But things were different on the NECR’s mid-section, roughly White River Junction to Essex Junction, VT, where Irene downed trees, washed out track and knocked down bridges.&nbs... More...
