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[ January 15, 2021 ] Federal Transit Officials Finalize $766.5 Million Grant for Portal North Bridge Replacement Commuter Rail
[ January 15, 2021 ] MARTA Undertaking Project to Replace Crossover at Canterbury Junction on the Red and Gold Lines Commuter Rail
[ January 15, 2021 ] Metra Agrees to Buy up to 500 Multilevel Railcars from Alstom Commuter Rail
[ January 12, 2021 ] Feds award $174.1 million for extension of Kansas City streetcar Feds award $174.1 million for extension of Kansas City streetcar Commuter Rail
[ January 1, 2021 ] New Jersey congressional Dems want Biden to focus on Gateway Program Amtrak

New Book from Railfanning.org Editor to be Released in January

December 18, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new book chronicling the Northeast Corridor by Railfanning.org editor Todd DeFeo is set to be released in early January.

Biden Names Buttigieg as Pick to Head Department of Transportation

December 15, 2020 Voice of America

President-elect Joe Biden has named Pete Buttigieg, one of his former rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination, as head of the Department of Transportation in his new administration, according to news accounts Tuesday.

Railfanning Review for December 7, 2020

December 7, 2020 Railfanning.org

In this edition: Blocked railroad crossings, a grant to reduce fatalities at grade crossings, Dunedin Railways returns, graffiti on New York City subways and a look back at the original Penn Station.

An All-New Railfanning Review Podcast is Here

November 30, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The newest iteration of the Railfanning Review podcast is now available.

Historic Marco Polo Pullman Car Arrives at Southeastern Railway Museum

November 14, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Norfolk Southern delivered the historic Marco Polo Pullman car to the Southeastern Railway Museum.

Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves $80,000 Grant for Huhtamaki

September 30, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved an $80,000 grant award to Huhtamaki, Inc. The money will help repair two on-site grade crossings at the company’s facility in New Vienna, Ohio.

Tourism authority planning to buy Las Vegas Monorail system

September 5, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority plans to buy the local monorail system for $24 million, according to published reports.

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History to Display Rare Glover Locomotive

July 24, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will host a rare Glover Machine Works locomotive for five hours on Aug. 1.