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Celebrating the sesquicentennial of the First Transcontinental Railroad

May 10, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Completing the First Transcontinental Railroad was among the most significant railroad accomplishments, if not the single greatest, in railroad history.

Celebrating the sesquicentennial of the First Transcontinental Railroad

May 10, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Completing the First Transcontinental Railroad was among the most significant accomplishments, if not the single greatest, in railroad history. Workers completed the line on May 10, 1869.

Former FRA Administrator: Railroads Have Made ‘Substantial Progress’ on PTC

May 2, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

The nation’s railroads have made significant strides implementing Positive Train Control (PTC), a former Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) administrator says.

Norfolk Southern Begins Construction of New Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta

April 9, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern recently began construction of its new corporate headquarters building in Atlanta.

BNSF Plans $3.57 Billion Capital Investment in 2019

April 8, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

The emphasis of this year’s capital plan continues to be on maintaining and expanding its network with an unwavering focus on operating a safe railroad that meets customers’ demands, the company said.

Union Pacific Steam Locomotive Display Coincides With Transcontinental Railroad Celebration

April 8, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific’s historic steam locomotives, Big Boy No. 4014 and Living Legend No. 844, will join together in a public display for the first time May 9 in Ogden, Utah, coinciding with Union Pacific’s celebratory event marking the transcontinental railroad’s 150th anniversary.

AAR to STB: Incorporate Cost-Benefit Analysis Into Rulemaking Proceedings

April 5, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) wants the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to incorporate cost-benefit analysis into its rulemaking proceedings.

Feds: Railroads Make Significant Gains Toward PTC Implementation

April 5, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railroads only implemented Positive Train Control (PTC) on 10,163 of nearly 57,848 required route miles between Q1 2009 and Q4 2016. However, they increased the number to 45,933 miles between the close of 2016 and the close of 2018, federal officials said.

Gwinnett Voters Vote Down Proposal to Join MARTA

March 20, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

Voters in the Atlanta suburb of Gwinnett County have voted down a proposal to expand MARTA into their county.

Gwinnett County to Vote on MARTA Expansion

March 18, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

Voters in one Atlanta area county head to the polls tomorrow to decide whether to expand MARTA.