December 10, 2001: Today is the 31st anniversary of the publication of the first issue of Rail Travel News,
which was then called "Rail Travel Newsletter".

     Three of five teenagers walking on the tracks in Morrisville PA on Dec 9 died when struck by a Washington-
bound Acela Express train at about 3:45pm. The location is about 25 miles NE of Philadelphia. This would
appear to be the first pedestrian fatalities involving the Acela trains. NE Corridor service was disrupted.

     Acela Express service is expected to reach the one-millionth passenger point in December. Service began
a year ago, on Dec. 11, 2000.

     Amtrak's 2002 wall calendar is now available from the rail corporation. The calendar photo is of an Acela
Express train with power car 2002. Single copies of the calendar cost $6 and can be ordered from Amtrak's
Web site, at www.amtrak.com.

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