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[ December 21, 2024 ] Senate Confirms Four to Serve on Amtrak Board of Directors Amtrak
[ December 21, 2024 ] KiwiRail to Blitz Network Upgrades Over Summer Closures World
[ December 21, 2024 ] Great Journeys New Zealand Brings Back The Southerner World
[ December 21, 2024 ] Trump Nominates David Fink Federal Railroad Administration Administrator FRA
[ December 19, 2024 ] Amtrak Awards Contracts to Advance Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project Amtrak

Georgia Planning Five-Day Closure for Georgia Southern Railway Crossing Improvements

November 30, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Georgia Department of Transportation is planning a five-day road closure in conjunction with Georgia Southern Railway crossing improvements on the U.S. 25 Bypass/Veterans Memorial Parkway west of the U.S. 301 intersection in Statesboro.

Genesee & Wyoming’s Rail Link, Inc. Switching Subsidiary Wins Five New Contracts across Multiple Industries and Geographies

November 28, 2023 Business Wire

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) today announced that its railcar switching subsidiary, Rail Link, Inc., has secured five new contracts across the U.S. since September.

CN Acquires Stake in Cape Breton & Central Nova Scotia Railway

November 1, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN has acquired a stake in the Cape Breton & Central Nova Scotia Railway, which includes 145 miles of active track.

Tennessee Granted $23.7M in Federal Funds for Short-Line Railroad Bridges

September 30, 2023 The Center Square

Tennessee received $23.7 million to upgrade or replace 42 railroad bridges across the state.

Feds Announce $1.4 Billion in Infrastructure Funding for 70 Projects

September 25, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration announced it is sending more than $1.4 billion to 70 rail improvement projects in 35 states and Washington, D.C.

Feds Funding Repairs to Georgia Southern Railway

March 3, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Federal tax dollars will go to fix 12.3 miles of rail between the two cities, helping transport goods faster and safer, such as fertilizer for farmers and lumber to build homes.

Patriot Rail Company Completes Acquisition of Delta Southern Railroad

January 10, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Patriot Rail Company has completed the acquisition of Delta Southern Railroad, a short line railroad operating two line segments in Louisiana.

CSX: Central South Carolina Megasite Receives ‘Select Site’ Designation

January 6, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX has designated the Central South Carolina Megasite in Lugoff, South Carolina, has been designated a CSX Select Site.

North Carolina DOT Awards $12 Million to Short Line Railroads

December 8, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded roughly $12 million in grant funds to North Carolina short line railroads.