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Feds Award More Than $520,000 in Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Grants

August 14, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently awarded more than $520,000 in Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Grants to law enforcement agencies in several states.

Safety Urged Along Brightline Tracks in Florida

February 8, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

A spate of pedestrian fatalities along the new Brightline rail line in Florida has prompted rail safety advocates to urge caution along the tracks.

Railfanning the Magic Kingdom … Again

July 28, 2017 Todd DeFeo

It is easy to forget that Walt Disney World is home to an amazing railroad collection.

Brightline Unveils New Passenger Trainset for Planned Florida Line

January 12, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

A privately-funded express passenger rail system in Florida is showing off its first trainset. Brightline is planning to open a new passenger rail connection this year between Miami and Orland

Watching Amtrak Stop in Winter Park

August 12, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Winter Park has a deep railroad history. Today, it is served by long-distance Amtrak trains and SunRail commuter trains.

Railfanning Central Florida’s SunRail on a December Day

August 5, 2015 Todd DeFeo

SunRail officially opened its first phase on May 1, 2014.

A Closer Look at the Roy O. Disney at Walt Disney World

July 31, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Roy O. Disney locomotive has an incredible story. The locomotive, formerly No. 251 of the United Railways of Yucatan, was one of five Disney officials purchased in Mexico for potential use in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

Photos: Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Occupying the former Naval Air Station Richmond (NASR), the Gold Coast Railroad Museum today delights railfans with its collection of locomotives, dozens of rail cars and railroad artifacts.

Amtrak Adding More Seats to Auto Train

January 1, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak says it is adding more seats to the Auto Train on trips between Jan. 1 and March 31. According to Amtrak, up to 60 additional coach seats will be available for travel on variety of dates on Train 53 to Florida (Jan. 1-9; Jan. 16; Jan. 29-Feb. 1; Feb 14-15; and Feb. 28) and Train 52 from Florida (Jan. 2-4; Feb. 22; Feb. 28; March 1; March 15; and March 29-31). The Auto Train offers both coach and sleeper accommodations. “The Auto Train is the easiest and most enjoyable way to travel between the northeast and Florida while your

Mica: SunRail ‘a dramatic evolution step for central Florida’

December 30, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Officials in Florida are hoping the new SunRail commuter line will spur economic growth and reduce congestion on Interstate 4.