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[ May 18, 2026 ] Northeast Atlanta Railroad Files to Lease Norfolk Southern Line Near Doraville, Georgia Norfolk Southern
[ May 18, 2026 ] First Amtrak Airo Trainset Reaches Seattle for Cascades Testing Amtrak
[ May 18, 2026 ] Government-Backed Borealis Marks Second Anniversary With Ridership Above Expectations Amtrak
[ May 16, 2026 ] No Trains, Big Pain: LIRR Strike Leaves Long Island Commuters Scrambling Commuter Rail
[ May 15, 2026 ] Georgia Governor Signs Legislation to Consolidate Georgia Transit Authorities, Reduce Bureaucracy Legislation

Georgia Lawmakers Looking at Regional Transit Governance Structure

February 21, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

A proposed bill in the Georgia state legislature aims to improve the coordination, integration and efficiency of transit in the 13-county Metro Atlanta region.

Trump Unveils American Infrastructure Initiative

February 12, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

President Trump today unveiled his much-anticipated infrastructure initiative, a $1.5 trillion proposal that aims to speed the completion of projects and return decision-making authority to local governments.

Georgia State Senator Discusses Railroad Safety with CSX

January 6, 2017 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia state senator recently met with CSX to discuss the safety and necessary improvements for a railroad crossing and siding track in Catoosa County, Ga.

FRA Reports Highest Civil Penalty Collection Rate in its History

December 23, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today said its enforcement of federal rail safety rules has led to the highest-ever civil penalty collection rate in the agency’s 50-year history, surpassing last year’s record-breaking rate.

FRA: Railroads Make Uneven Progress on PTC Implementation

November 28, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

Commuter and freight railroads have made uneven progress in implementing Positive Train Control (PTC), the Federal Railroad Administration said today.

New Law in New Jersey Prohibits Engineers With DUI Convictions From Driving Trains

September 1, 2016 Todd DeFeo

A new law in New Jersey prohibits an engineer whose driving privileges have been suspended or revoked because of a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a related offense from operating a N.J. Transit train.

FAST Act Grant Program Receives More Than 200 Applications

May 20, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

A grant program created by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act has received more than 200 grant applications from state and local governments, lawmakers said today.

MARTA Chief Appointed to National Infrastructure Advisory Council

February 23, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

President Obama is appointing MARTA General Manager and CEO Keith T. Parker to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC).

Next Amtrak Leader Needs Vision, Management Skills, Republicans Say

February 4, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak’s next president should he necessary vision and management skills to successfully implement new reforms and improve Amtrak’s performance, a pair of Republicans on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said in a letter to the railroad’s Board.

CP Asks DOJ to Review Railroads’ Statements, Actions

January 19, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to review recent actions and statements made by a number of major U.S. railroads, the railroad said.