At approximately 8:05AM May 13, 2010, Amtrak 73 the "Piedmont" was traveling westbound through Mebane, NC when it struck a low-boy trailer that had become stuck on the 5th St. grade crossing. The ... (more)
A light overnight snowfall has left the roads icy and mostly empty this morning as the southbound Piedmont picks up speed, crossing over 15-501 as it departs Durham on time.
The leading edge of a significant winter storm has reached Durham and the flakes are flying as the eastbound Piedmont departs the station toward Raleigh. In the background is the new Durham Perfor... (more)