March 2018 – Railfanning.org

Georgia Lawmakers Approve Creation of Regional Transportation Authority

March 30, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The bill goes to Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal for his signature.

GE Transportation Secures 225 Orders for Locomotive Modernizations

March 30, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The modernization program updates aging locomotives with customized solutions that range from simple changes, including control system upgrades, to complex restorations, such as the comprehensive transformation of an aged DC locomotive into an AC locomotive outfitted with state-of-the-art digital technology.

Georgia Ports Authority Breaks Ground on $126.7 Million Terminal

March 30, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The expansion will increase the Port of Savannah’s rail lift capacity to 1 million containers per year. GPA estimates that the new intermodal terminal will take more than 200,000 trucks off the road annually.

MARTA Names Next General Manager

March 9, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has named a local transit executive as its next general manager and CEO.

Celebrate Cabooses and Locomotives at the Southeastern Railway Museum

March 1, 2018 Special to Railfanning.org

The Southeastern Railway Museum will hold special events in April and June.