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[ July 31, 2026 ] CN: Customer Investments Surpass $2 Billion in 2025 Canadian National
[ July 30, 2026 ] Amtrak Completes $15 Million in Accessibility Upgrades at Two Colorado Stations Amtrak
[ July 30, 2026 ] VIA Rail Orders 45 Battery-Assisted Hybrid Locomotives From Stadler Commuter Rail
[ July 29, 2026 ] Amtrak Advances Major Construction Activities for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Amtrak
[ July 29, 2026 ] Amtrak Awards Contracts for Dock Bridge Rehabilitation Amtrak

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 Southern 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.

Ohio Industries Getting Boosts from State Railroad Grant Efforts

January 23, 2021 The Center Square

More than $600,000 in state grants are expected to help create nearly 120 new Ohio jobs while improving rail access for industries in three communities, the Ohio Rail Development Commission announced.

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.

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.