Todd DeFeo

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.

Federal measure Would Require Details About Hazmat Shipments

November 2, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A provision in the proposed Railway Safety Act would require railroads to notify states about the types and frequency of trains carrying hazmat transported through its boundaries.

A Look Back: A Trip ‘Over the Garden Wall’

October 30, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The Otago Central Railway constructed the line between 1877 and 1921. In doing so, the railroad created an engineering marvel that required viaducts and tunnels.

Articles by Todd DeFeo

Odds Not Likely on Georgia Selling the Western & Atlantic Railroad

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

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

Breaking Down the Meaning of ‘Parallel Roads’

Georgia committee issues recommendations to ease truck driver shortage