ATHENS, Ga. – Railfanning.org’s Cross-Tie publication, a monthly e-zine distributed freely to subscribers, has completed three years of publication.
The e-zine completed three years with its December issue, which featured a cover story about Amtrak’s current woes.
Starting with issues in 2005, the e-zine added its wreck roundup, a listing of major wrecks from the past month. […]

WASHINGTON – In response to a Teamsters’ report warning that the nation’s railways are still vulnerable to terrorist attacks and other emergencies, U.S. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., on Dec. 6 introduced legislation that would establish a comprehensive emergency training program for all rail workers.
The Teamster Rail Conference report, "High Alert," detailed an appalling […]

NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk Southern Corporation plans to spend $1.146 billion in 2006 for capital improvements to its railroad operations and subsidiaries.
"Continuing strong demand for rail transportation is driving the need for additional investment in Norfolk Southern’s rail network," said CEO Wick Moorman. "Our 2006 capital program ensures that our network […]

NORFOLK, Va. – Early rail, clothing, tools, locomotive parts, signage, photographs and advertisements are a few of the artifacts that will be on display when the Norfolk Southern Museum opens Dec. 5.
The opening marks Norfolk Southern Corporation’s 175th […]

WASHINGTON — Amtrak’s Board of Directors in early November voted to fire David Gunn, the railroad’s president.
The action drew the criticism from the chairman of the House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Railroads.
“One of the board’s responsibilities is to hire Amtrak’s […]