Short Line/Regional – Page 2

Georgia PSC Weighing Railroad’s Land Condemnation Request

August 6, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Public Service Commission could soon decide whether a railroad can seize private land for a proposed 4.5-mile-long spur after hearing oral arguments in the case on Tuesday.

Patriot Rail Dedicates Blue Ridge Depot to Former CEO

July 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Patriot Rail’s Blue Ridge Scenic Railway celebrated Patriot’s former chief executive officer, John E. Fenton, today with a special dedication ceremony renaming the railroad’s depot to Fenton Station in honor of Fenton’s contributions to the transformation of the scenic operation and the Patriot Rail nationwide network.

Bryan County, Georgia, Railroad Crossing Closing for Three Days

July 9, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

At the request of Georgia Central Railroad, the Georgia Department of Transportation is closing a grade crossing on State Route 204 between the east and west intersection of Arden Loop Circle near Ellabell in Bryan County for three days.

Patriot Rail Names Freight and Logistics Leader Brandy D. Christian as CEO

May 15, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Patriot Rail Company has announced the appointment of goods movement and rail transport leader Brandy D. Christian as the firm’s next chief executive officer.

Railmark Named Operator, Developer of Tishomingo County Mississippi Rail Line

May 7, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railmark Industrial Railway Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Railmark Holdings, Inc., has been named the new operator and developer for the 11-mile industrial rail line in Tishomingo County, Mississippi.

Rail Investment Coincides with Development of Manufacturing Facility

April 29, 2024 The Center Square

Though a private company for over 175 years, the North Carolina Railroad Company often works with the state’s taxpayer subsidized projects to create jobs and help the economy.

Georgia Public Service Commission Says Railroad Can Condemn Land for Spur

April 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia Public Service Commission hearing officer has ruled a railroad can take private land from several Sparta property owners, saying its proposed rail spur “serves a legitimate public purpose.”

ASLRRA’s Chuck Baker Calls on Congress to Continue Robust Federal Grant Programs for Short Line Freight Rail Infrastructure

March 7, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

During the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s “Department of Transportation Discretionary Grants: Stakeholder Perspectives” hearing, American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association President Chuck Baker detailed the impact of grant programs on short line industry and provided guidance on how programs can be improved to work more effectively.

Grupo México Transportes is Proposed Genesee & Wyoming Partner in CG Railway Joint Venture

January 3, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. has welcomed Grupo México Transportes as a new partner in its CG Railway LLC joint venture, pending receipt of regulatory approvals for their purchase of equity interests in CGR.