May 2017 – Railfanning.org

Gallery: MARTA in Dunwoody/Sandy Springs, Ga., Oct 15, 2003

May 26, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The first section of what is today MARTA’s Red Line opened in 1996, just in time for the 1996 Summer Olympics.

New Trains Coming Soon to Docklands Light Railway in London

May 18, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officials at the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in London are planning for new trains that will increase capacity by more than 30 percent, be more reliable and provide customers with real-time information, air-conditioning and mobile device charging points.

PATH Planning for Expansion to Newark Liberty International Airport

May 12, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Port Authority’s Board of Commissioners last month authorized $57 million in planning funds for the first phase of the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) system extension to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Railfanning.org Celebrates 15 Years During 2017

May 12, 2017 Railfanning.org

Railfanning.org will celebrate 15 years of ferroequinology during 2017.

CEO: Norfolk Southern Delivering on Commitments Through Successful Execution of Strategic Plan

May 11, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern is delivering on commitments to improve corporate performance through successful execution of its strategic plan, the company’s CEO told shareholders.

Norfolk Southern CFO Retiring, Searching for Successor

May 11, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Marta R. Stewart, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Norfolk Southern Corp. is retiring effective Aug. 1, 2017.

Union Pacific Operating Revenue Increase of 6 Percent in Q1 2017

May 10, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. recently reported 2017 first quarter net income of nearly $1.1 billion, while operating revenue of $5.1 billion was up 6 percent in the first quarter 2017 compared to the first quarter 2016.

Major Upgrades Planned for N Line in New York City

May 10, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

New York City Transit (NYCT) will be performing major upgrades to the Astoria’s N Subway Line equipment this summer.

CSX: Net Earnings Up in First Quarter of 2017

May 10, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. recently announced first quarter 2017 net earnings of $362 million, up from $356 million during the same period of last year.

Norfolk Southern: New Crew Management System to Boost Efficiency

May 10, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new train crew management and payroll system currently under development should boost operating efficiency, lower costs and increase productivity, Norfolk Southern says.