October 2024 – Page 5 – Railfanning.org

CSX Reports Higher Third Quarter Operating Income

October 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. announced third quarter 2024 operating income of $1.35 billion compared to $1.27 billion in the prior year period.

Eco-Energy Starts Operations at Newton, Iowa, Renewable Feedstock Distribution Terminal

October 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Eco-Energy has started operations at its newly built renewable feedstock distribution facility in Newton, Iowa.

South Carolina DOT to Temporarily Close Bridge Over Abandoned Railroad in Chester County

October 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the Catawba River Road bridge in Chester County for repairs starting Oct. 21.

MARTA Names Interim Chief of Staff, Interim Chief Administrative Officer

October 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has named Assistant General Manager of External Affairs Steven Parker as interim chief of staff and Assistant General Manager of Labor and Employee Relations LaShanda Dawkins as interim chief administrative officer.

One Killed After New Jersey River Line Light Rail Train Hits Tree

October 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The operator of a New Jersey River Line Light Rail was killed, and more than a dozen passengers were injured after the train struck a tree on Monday morning in Mansfield Township.

People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad: Episode 2: Dalton, Georgia

October 14, 2024 Todd DeFeo

For this second episode of “People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad,” we’re in historic Dalton, Georgia. Today, we focus on the railroad and its role shaping this North Georgia city.

Patriot Rail Names new Chief Commercial Officer

October 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Patriot Rail Company has announced executive leadership changes to support its growth and align its leadership structure.

Feds Award Millions for Projects in Rural Communities to Improve Rail Safety

October 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded more than $108 million in funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which some call the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to nine projects in Alaska, South Dakota and Wyoming.

MTA’s Hudson Line, Once Owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt, Turns 175

October 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Hudson Line can trace its roots to the original Hudson River Railroad, chartered in 1846 to build from New York City north along the shore of the Hudson River.

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NJ Transit Hires New Customer Advocate

October 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The NJ Transit Board of Directors has hired a customer advocate, filling a position that has been vacant since 2020.