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Cobb County’s Commuter Railroad: The Atlanta Northern Railway by Todd DeFeo

June 14, 2022 Railfanning.org Digital Library

“Cobb County’s Commuter Railroad: The Atlanta Northern Railway” by author Todd DeFeo

Georgia’s Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Approves $1.3B budget

June 14, 2022 The Center Square

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority board has approved a $1.3 billion fiscal 2023 budget.

Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific Ask FRA to Grant Exemption to Allow Automated Tests

June 10, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific want an exemption from federal requirements for a potash unit train pair running between Portland, Oregon and Saskatchewan, Canada.

Georgia to Receive $9.1M in Federal Funds for State-Owned Railroads

June 8, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The federal government is sending more than $9.1 million for a pair of rehabilitation projects on Georgia-owned Class III railroads.

Norfolk Southern Celebrates 40th Anniversary by Ringing NYSE Opening Bell

June 7, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation today rang The Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), celebrating the 40th anniversary of the historic merger of Norfolk and Western Railway and Southern Railway that created Norfolk Southern on June 1, 1982.

CSX Concludes Acquisition of Pan Am Railways

June 1, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX has completed the acquisition of Pan Am Railways, expanding its reach into the rapidly growing Northeast region of the country.

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.