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MARTA Unveils Mosaic Art Installation at Airport Station

September 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority unveiled a mosaic art installation by local artist Michael Jones at Airport Station on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

MARTA on Track to Receive First CQ400 Rail Car in January

September 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials said the agency is on track to receive its first CQ400 rail car in January.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Named Agency of the Year by Latinos In Transit

September 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Agency received the recognition at the Latinos In Transit Annual Leadership Summit.

Feds: Class I Freight Railroads Should Guarantee Paid Sick Leave

September 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su today sent letters to the CEOs of three Class I freight railroads – CPKC, CN, and CSX – calling on them to guarantee paid sick leave to all of their employees.

Amtrak Names Byl Herrmann Executive Vice President and General Counsel

September 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has appointed Byl Herrmann as executive vice president and general counsel, responsible for setting the long-term strategic vision, priorities, and annual operating plan for the department within the context of Amtrak’s strategic and corporate plans and objectives.

New Directive Requires Transit Agencies to Address Transit Worker Assaults

September 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration announced a new directive to require transit agencies nationwide to address assaults against transit workers.

MARTA Trains to Skip Brookhaven Station From Oct. 7 to Nov. 15

September 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) trains will temporarily skip Brookhaven Station from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15 so construction crews can replace the 40-year-old pavers on the rail station platform.

Norfolk Southern Names New Executive Leadership Members

September 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation has named Jason A. Zampi as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer; Jason M. Morris as senior vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary.

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.

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.