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.
(The Center Square) — The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority re-opened its Airport Station on Monday following a six-week closure as part of a multi-million-dollar station update. The $55 million upgrade to the station connected to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is part of a systemwide, roughly $1 billion multi-year Station Rehabilitation Program initiative to overhaul all 38 stations. The transit agency is paying for the upgrades using State of Good Repair Funds from its capital budget. The station has been closed since April 8 as crews installed new terrazzo flooring in the concourse and new platform pavers. Workers also repaired,
(The Center Square) — Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials are weighing a proposed $654.5 million operating budget for fiscal 2025. The budget anticipates roughly $386.5 million in sales tax revenue, nearly $82 million in passenger revenue and $80 million in federal operating assistance. The $654.5 million operating expenses are roughly $23 million more than the agency’s fiscal 2024 budget. The transit agency also plans a $717.1 million State of Good Repair budget, including $550.5 million for capital expenditures and $152.4 million for debt service. The capital spending plan includes $91.8 million for the new series CQ400 railcars slated to
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