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Groundbreaking Marks the Start of Utah’s First New Railroad in Decades

November 8, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Savage Tooele Railroad held a groundbreaking Thursday, marking the start of construction on Utah’s first new railroad in decades.

FTA Awards $10.5 Million for Affordable Housing Near Public Transit

November 8, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration has announced nearly $10.5 million in grants to support the development and preservation of affordable housing near public transit in communities nationwide.

UK Probe to Explore Events That Led to October Wales Collision

November 7, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

A Rail Accident Investigation Branch investigation will seek to identify the events that led to a collision between passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys, on Oct. 21.

Nashville, Tennessee, Voters Approve $3.1 Billion Transportation Referendum

November 6, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Sixty-five percent of Nashville, Tennessee, voters approved the $3.1 billion Choose How You Move transportation referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Atlanta-Area Voters Reject Transit Taxes

November 6, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Voters in two metro Atlanta counties defeated proposals to increase the sales tax to fund transit.

VRE, VPRA Cut Ribbon on Quantico Station Improvements

November 4, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Virginia Railway Express and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 1 to celebrate the completion of a $27.5 million improvement project at the Quantico train station.

Norfolk Southern Names Joe Carpenter Vice President Law

November 4, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. appointed Joseph H. Carpenter IV as vice president of law.

Brookhaven Officials Caught Off Guard By MARTA Station Closure

November 3, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Brookhaven city officials were caught off guard by a Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) announcement that its trains would temporarily skip Brookhaven Station so construction crews could replace pavers, according to a report.

MARTA Head Releases Annual Customer Charter

November 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The head of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has released his annual Customer Charter, a detailed customer commitment to complete projects that improve and enhance the customer experience and ensure greater transparency and accountability at the agency.

MARTA Launches First-Ever Online Store

November 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Anyone who wanted a Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority-inspired shower curtain is in luck.