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BNSF: $3.8 Billion Capital Investment Plan for 2025

February 8, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire
BNSF Railway recently announced a $3.8 billion capital investment plan for 2025, which company officials say demonstrates its dedication to operating a safe and reliable network while ensuring it is prepared to handle anticipated customer needs.

Miscellaneous

OmniTRAX Acquires Central Arizona Commerce Park’s Rail Infrastructure

September 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
OmniTRAX has acquired Central Arizona Commerce Park’s rail infrastructure and remaining park acreage.

Commuter Rail

Feds Award $158.1 Million for Northwest Extension Phase II Light Rail Project in Phoenix

November 19, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire
The feds have awarded the city of Phoenix and Valley Metro a $158.1 million construction grant for the Northwest Extension Phase II Light Rail Project.

Safety

Operation Lifesaver, Federal Highway Administration Award $200,000 in Grants to State Programs

June 2, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire
Operation Lifesaver Inc. and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) last month announced $200,000 in grants to Operation Lifesaver programs in 11 states.

FRA

Feds Plan $6.6 Million Campaign to Save Lives at Railroad Crossings

October 9, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Stop. Trains Can’t. campaign will run on radio, digital, and social media, educating drivers not to gamble with their lives at rail grade crossings.

Safety

Operation Lifesaver, Feds Announce $200,000 in Grants for Safety Programs

May 24, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
Operation Lifesaver and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) last month announced $200,000 in grants to Operation Lifesaver programs in 14 states.

Commuter Rail

FTA Awards $75 Million for Tempe Streetcar Project

October 2, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded a $75 million grant to Valley Metro for the Tempe Streetcar project in Tempe, Arizona.

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Railfanning Deep in the Desert at the Arizona Railway Museum

January 17, 2017 Todd DeFeo
Railroad history runs deep in Arizona and nowhere is that more apparent than at the Arizona Railway Museum.

Featured

The Day the Railroad Came to Tucson

December 29, 2016 Todd DeFeo
March 20, 1880, is a day that is forever engrained in the history of Tucson. That was the day the first train rolled into town.

Union Pacific

Union Pacific Planning to Invest $37.7 Million in Arizona

May 31, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire
Union Pacific is planning to invest $37.7 million this year to improve Arizona’s transportation infrastructure.

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