Miscellaneous – Railfanning.org

Florida to Ships at Sea: ‘Reroute Your Thinking’

October 20, 2021 The Cross-Tie

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida’s 15 ports and $117 billion maritime trade industry can save Christmas.

Allied Market Research: Rolling Stock Market to Generate $78.70 Billion by 2030

October 20, 2021 Globe Newswire

The global rolling stock market was pegged at $55.68 billion in 2020, and is expected to reach $78.70 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2021 to 2030.

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.

Railroads Across North America Mark Rail Safety Week

September 21, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railroads across North American took a moment this week to urge safety around railroad tracks as part of Rail Safety Week. Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI), Operation Lifesaver Canada and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF) are joining forces for Rail Safety Week across North America. The week runs Sept. 20-26. The annual week-long event raises awareness about the importance of rail safety education and empowers the public to make safe decisions around tracks and trains. “Across the United States Operation Lifesaver state programs will share rail safety messages each day during Rail Safety Week underscoring our core mission – to

Louisville Selling Two Miniature Passenger Trains

September 9, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government is selling a pair of 2012 Severn Lamb Miniature 24-inch gauge passenger trains on GovDeals, an online auction platform for government agencies and educational institutions to sell surplus equipment.

New Jersey Awarding $29 Million in Grants for Rail Projects

February 16, 2021 The Center Square

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is handing out $29 million in grants for 10 rail projects across the Garden State.

DeFeo Presents on Indiana, Alabama & Texas Railroad

February 6, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org Editor Todd DeFeo on Saturday presented a lecture about the Indiana, Alabama & Texas Railroad at the Southeastern Railway Museum.

Feds Mandate Public Transportation Riders Wear Masks

February 6, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Riders must wear masks on public transportation and in all transportation hubs under a new federal mandate, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced.