May 2022 – Railfanning.org

Feds Sending $7.3 Million Grant to R.J. Corman Central Kentucky Lines

May 27, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds are sending a $7.3 million grant to support projects for R.J. Corman Central Kentucky Lines to strengthen freight rail transportation between Lexington and Frankfort.

G&W’s Georgia Central Railway to Serve New Hyundai Electric Vehicle Facility in Savannah Area

May 24, 2022 Business Wire

Georgia Central Railway will serve a new Hyundai Motor Group electric vehicle (EV) and battery-manufacturing facility in Bryan County, Georgia.

Alaska Lawmakers Approve Bonding Authority for Alaska Railroad to Replace Seward Dock

May 21, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Alaska State Legislature passed legislation authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) to sell bonds to fund the replacement of its passenger dock and terminal in Seward on Wednesday.

Hyundai to Build First Electric Vehicle Plant in Georgia, but Officials Mum on Incentives Offered

May 20, 2022 The Center Square

Hyundai Motor Group has selected Georgia for its first fully dedicated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility and plans to invest more than $5.5 billion to build the facility.

Georgia Ports Authority to Spend $430M to Improve Container Port in Savannah

May 19, 2022 The Center Square

The Georgia Ports Authority plans to spend roughly $430 million on infrastructure improvements at the Port of Savannah.

DART Names Bernard Jackson as Chief Operations Officer

May 19, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has named Bernard Jackson as the agency’s new chief operations officer.

Shaw: Norfolk Southern ‘to Restore Service to the Quality our Customers Expect and Deserve’

May 19, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern will deliver long-term value to shareholders by becoming more customer-centric and operations-driven, President and CEO Alan H. Shaw said at the company’s annual meeting last week.

Gateway Commission Moves Forward on Hiring a CEO

May 19, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Gateway Development Commission board has moved forward on the hiring process for a CEO.

Bill Would Require NJ Transit to Buy and Place Signs Noting Historical Sites Near Stations

May 16, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has advanced legislation to require New Jersey Transit and bus and rail stations to display historical information about the surrounding area in or around stations and terminals.

Norfolk Southern Plans to Use Green Bonds for Locomotive DC to AC Conversion

May 11, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern plans to invest money from its green bond to convert locomotives from DC to AC power.