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Environmental Study Reveals Artifacts
July 31, 2009 | 11:00 a.m. CDT
Mission artifacts that could be more than 200 years old were discovered during an archaeological survey near the San Gabriel Mission, reports the Los Angeles Times.
The excavation was being done for an environmental impact review of a trench upgrade, set to begin in 2011. The work is part of Alameda Corridor East, a massive project that involves safety improvements along 39 rail crossings from Pomona to Montebello. It includes building grade separations between roadways and railroad crossings.
Pottery, brick, livestock bones and remnants of a masonry waterway associated with a mill built in 1823 were among the artifacts discovered Tuesday during the dig.
Archaeologists also recovered items linked with the building of the Union Pacific Railroad in the late 1800s. Along with a representative for the Gabrielino/Tongva Indians, they are expected to finish their survey July 31.
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday
Mar. 12, 2010 | 09:41 a.m. CST
Employees prepare for Daylight Saving Time, Sunday, March 14, at 2 a.m. More...
Intermodal, Carload Freight Up from Last Year
Mar. 11, 2010 | 02:25 p.m. CST
Rail freight volume on U.S. railroads is continuing to show some signs of recovery, with both carload freight and intermodal traffic during the week ended March 6 registering gains from last year. More...
Knight Discusses UP's Franchise, Business Initiatives
Mar. 9, 2010 | 12:45 p.m. CST
Rob Knight will address the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Defense Conference Wednesday, March 10, at 11:15 a.m. ET. More...
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