October 2021 – Railfanning.org

Norfolk Southern Donates Southern Railway Archives, $500,000 to Atlanta History Center

October 25, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. said it will donate the complete collection of historical documents from Southern Railway’s company archives to Atlanta History Center.

Elected Officials Break Ground on Bridge That Will Cost Taxpayers Millions

October 25, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

President Joe Biden and a gaggle of public officials broke ground on the critical Portal North Bridge on the Northeast Corridor.

A Passing Freight Rumbles Through Smyrna

October 22, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Sometimes you’re walking into a museum and you hear the bell at the nearby crossing gates.

Metra Turns to Wabtec for Equipment Contract

October 22, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metra, the Chicago area commuter rail system, has tapped Wabtec Corp. to upgrade and modernize the system’s fleet.

KiwiRail, Stadler Rail Valencia Sign Contract for 57 New Locomotive for New Zealand’s South Island

October 21, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail and Stadler Rail Valencia have signed a binding contract for 57 new, state-of-the-art locomotives.

CSX Announces Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

October 20, 2021 Globe Newswire

CSX today announced third quarter 2021 net earnings of $968 million, or $0.43 per share, compared to $736 million, or $0.32 per share in the same period last year.

Florida to Ships at Sea: ‘Reroute Your Thinking’

October 20, 2021 The Cross-Tie

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida’s 15 ports and $117 billion maritime trade industry can save Christmas.

Allied Market Research: Rolling Stock Market to Generate $78.70 Billion by 2030

October 20, 2021 Globe Newswire

The global rolling stock market was pegged at $55.68 billion in 2020, and is expected to reach $78.70 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2021 to 2030.

Hochul Points to New Pandemic High in MTA Ridership as Sign of New York’s Recovery

October 18, 2021 The Center Square

New York City’s recovery from COVID-19 continues, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reported a post-pandemic high water mark on Thursday.