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[ August 7, 2025 ] Amtrak’s NextGen Acela Debuts on Aug. 28 Amtrak
[ August 4, 2025 ] Senate Confirms Marcus J. Molinaro as 16th Federal Transit Administration Administrator FTA
[ July 31, 2025 ] Analysis: Amtrak Increasingly Reliant on Aging Fleet Amtrak
[ July 31, 2025 ] Amtrak Names Costin Corneanu Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Amtrak
[ July 31, 2025 ] Quiet Zones Along DART Silver Line to Become Active Before End of August Commuter Rail

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Genesee & Wyoming Deal With Grupo México Transportes Closes

October 3, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Genesee & Wyoming’s previously proposed transaction to partner with Grupo México Transportes as owners of CG Railway closed on Sept. 30.

Landowners Appeal Georgia Decision Allowing Private Railroad Company to Take Land

September 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

A group of property owners has filed an appeal with the Fulton County Superior Court, asking a judge to overturn a Georgia Public Service Commission order approving a railroad’s plan to take portions of their land for a new spur.

Georgia PSC Rules in Favor of Railroad in Eminent Domain Case

September 4, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Public Service Commission has signed off on a hearing officer’s decision that a railroad can use eminent domain to seize land for a new rail spur.

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.

Genesee & Wyoming Deal With Grupo México Transportes Closes

Landowners Appeal Georgia Decision Allowing Private Railroad Company to Take Land

Georgia PSC Rules in Favor of Railroad in Eminent Domain Case

Georgia PSC Weighing Railroad’s Land Condemnation Request

Patriot Rail Dedicates Blue Ridge Depot to Former CEO

Bryan County, Georgia, Railroad Crossing Closing for Three Days

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

Railmark Named Operator, Developer of Tishomingo County Mississippi Rail Line

Rail Investment Coincides with Development of Manufacturing Facility