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Feds Award $158.1 Million for Northwest Extension Phase II Light Rail Project in Phoenix

November 19, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds have awarded the city of Phoenix and Valley Metro a $158.1 million construction grant for the Northwest Extension Phase II Light Rail Project.

Oklahoma City Zoological Trust Selling Two CP Huntington 102 Amusement Park Trains

November 9, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Oklahoma City Zoological Trust is selling a pair of CP Huntington 102 Amusement Park Trains via GovDeals, an online auction platform for government agencies and educational institutions.

Bill Would Give Amtrak Customers the Right to Sue Railroad

October 27, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

A newly introduced bill would give customers the right to sue Amtrak to resolve disputes.

Ohio Bill Would Increase Penalties for Railroads That Block Grade Crossings

October 26, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Proposed legislation in Ohio would increase penalties for railroads that block grade crossings.

Elected Officials Break Ground on Bridge That Will Cost Taxpayers Millions

October 25, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

President Joe Biden and a gaggle of public officials broke ground on the critical Portal North Bridge on the Northeast Corridor.

Metra Turns to Wabtec for Equipment Contract

October 22, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metra, the Chicago area commuter rail system, has tapped Wabtec Corp. to upgrade and modernize the system’s fleet.

DeFeo to Publish Book on Atlanta Northern Railway

October 20, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

The book will mark the first complete standalone history of the interurban line that connected Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia, from 1905 to 1947.

CG Railway’s New Rail Ferry Completes Maiden Voyage, Takes Delivery of Second Rail Ferry

September 29, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

CG Railway’s new rail ferry, the Cherokee, completed its maiden roundtrip voyage with record results for transportation speed and railcar volumes.