Todd DeFeo

Railroad: Spur Has Been ‘Carefully Planned’ to Mitigate Residents’ Impact

April 9, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia railroad says a proposed rail spur has been planned to mitigate its impact on residents, but a group fighting the effort is doubling down on claims the project will only benefit a few.

Georgia Public Service Commission Says Railroad Can Condemn Land for Spur

April 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia Public Service Commission hearing officer has ruled a railroad can take private land from several Sparta property owners, saying its proposed rail spur “serves a legitimate public purpose.”

Atlanta, MARTA Planning Additional Stations, Cost Unclear

March 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials appear poised for one of the largest additions to the city’s rail transit system in decades.

Odds Not Likely on Georgia Selling the Western & Atlantic Railroad

March 4, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Now that Cincinnati is selling the Cincinnati Southern Railway, could Georgia take the same approach with the historic Western & Atlantic?

People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad: Episode 1: Smyrna, Georgia

February 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo

For this first episode of “People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad,” we’re in the historic Smyrna Memorial Cemetery in Smyrna, Georgia, not far from the Western & Atlantic Railroad.

Norfolk Southern, Unions Join One-Year Federal Rail Safety Program

January 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Norfolk Southern Corp. and two unions will partner with the Federal Railroad Administration on a one-year pilot program that officials say will enhance railroad safety.

Georgia Looking to Eliminate Grade Crossings

January 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials are exploring ways to address blocked railroad crossings, including working with railroads to install more sidings and eliminate grade crossings.

Breaking Down the Meaning of ‘Parallel Roads’

January 4, 2024 Todd DeFeo

I’ll be speaking on “Parallel Roads” in Marietta, Georgia, focusing on the parallel histories of the Western & Atlantic Railroad and the Atlanta Northern Railway.

Best of 2023: Railfanning.org’s Favorite Photos From the Year

December 31, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Here is a look at some favorite Railfanning.org photos from 2023.

Georgia committee issues recommendations to ease truck driver shortage

December 13, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia study committee has developed a series of recommendations aimed at helping recruit more truck drivers in the state, including removing a provision that allows plaintiffs to target a carrier’s insurance company for damages.