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Move Over, There’s a Streetcar Rumbling Down the Tracks

September 24, 2024 Todd DeFeo
The M-Line Trolley, previously named the McKinney Avenue Trolley, provides a unique view of Dallas’ Uptown neighborhood.

Short Line/Regional

Landowners Appeal Georgia Decision Allowing Private Railroad Company to Take Land

September 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
A group of property owners has filed an appeal with the Fulton County Superior Court, asking a judge to overturn a Georgia Public Service Commission order approving a railroad’s plan to take portions of their land for a new spur.

Miscellaneous

Georgia Ports Authority to Add Capacity in Brunswick

September 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Port of Brunswick will soon add 50 more acres of paved vehicle storage at Colonel’s Island Terminal.

Commuter Rail

Caltrain Starts Fully Electrified Service on 160-Year-Old San Francisco-San Jose Rail Corridor

September 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
Caltrain has launched its new electrified schedule, taking the 160-year-old San Francisco-to-San Jose rail corridor from diesel power to electric for the first time.

Safety

Railroads, Organizations and Communities Recognize Safety Week

September 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
Railroads, organizations and communities are recognizing railroad safety as part of a week designated for preventing tragedies on the tracks.

Amtrak

Amtrak Launching Floridian as Temporary Train Between Chicago and Miami

September 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
Amtrak is offering a new temporary route offering a direct round-trip between Chicago and Miami

World

UK Probing September Freight Train Derailment in Manchester

September 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is probing the Sept. 6 derailment of a freight train traveling between Peak Forest and Salford.

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern Marks Final RoadRailer Run

September 22, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
RoadRailers were innovative trailers or semi-trailers that a tractor unit could haul on roads. Using a fifth-wheel coupling, they could also train on railway lines as a unit.

Commuter Rail

New York Police Arrest 17-Year-Old for Taking Subway Train for Joyride

September 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
New York police have arrested a 17-year-old woman on suspicion of taking a New York subway train for a joyride.

Rail Blog

A common link between railroads and the media

September 21, 2024 Todd DeFeo
In speaking about railroad history, I often talk about communities’ love-hate relationship with railroads.

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