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‘Fanning Around the World: A Railfan’s Guide to Walt Disney World

March 24, 2026 Railfanning.org Digital Library

For railfans, Walt Disney World is full of opportunities to experience the magic of trains up close. From historic steam locomotives to futuristic ride systems, rail travel plays a starring role across the resort.

Siemens Mobility Selected to Modernize Tri-Rail Fleet with Seven State-of-the-Art Charger Locomotives

January 20, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, operator of Tri-Rail commuter rail service in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, has ordered seven advanced Charger diesel-electric locomotives from Siemens Mobility to add to its fleet.

Amtrak Operating Modified Service Due to Hurricane Helene

September 27, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

For the safety of Amtrak customers and employees, due to impending Hurricane Storm Helene, select trains will operate a modified schedule.

Amtrak Launching Floridian as Temporary Train Between Chicago and Miami

September 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak is offering a new temporary route offering a direct round-trip between Chicago and Miami

Brightline Announces Station Expansion for Downtown Stuart and Martin County

March 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Brightline has selected Martin County and the City of Stuart as the site for its next intercity passenger rail station, a location chosen after a review of five proposals from private and public land owners along the Brightline/Florida East Coast Railway corridor in Martin and St. Lucie counties.

Transportation Analyst: Private Rail Line Between Miami and Orlando is ‘Promising’

September 27, 2023 The Center Square

A privately funded passenger rail line that launched last week between Miami and Orlando holds great promise, Robert Poole of the Reason Foundation told The Center Square.

FTA Announces More Than $700 Million to Replace Aging Passenger Railcars in Six Systems

May 5, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the selection of six projects in six states to replace aging passenger railcars.

CSX Contributes $200,000 to Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

October 3, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. said it will contribute $200,000 to support relief and recovery efforts underway in the Florida and South Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Ian.

Florida to Ships at Sea: ‘Reroute Your Thinking’

October 20, 2021 The Center Square

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida’s 15 ports and $117 billion maritime trade industry can save Christmas.