Georgia

A Deadly Georgia Wreck Few Remember

May 31, 2023 Railfanning.org Digital Library

June 28, 1959, was humid, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s.

Rave Reviews for Western & Atlantic Railroad Bus Tour

April 4, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org Editor and Publisher led a group of roughly 30 on a bus tour of the Western & Atlantic Railroad on behalf of the Southern Museum.

Georgia’s MARTA Boss Wants to Expand Service in Atlanta Metro Area

January 3, 2023 The Center Square

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority recently unveiled the first of its new railcars for its network. The $646 million cars are expected to start service in 2025.

Data Shows Georgia was Third Worst for Railroad Crossing Crashes

December 30, 2022 The Center Square

Data shows Georgia is among the worst states for grade crossing crashes.

Georgia’s MARTA Spending $646 Million to Replace its Entire Railcar Fleet

December 16, 2022 The Center Square

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to replace its rail fleet, which officials say will eliminate many delays customers see.

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Donates Historic Rail Car to Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia

November 20, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has donated a railcar from the Authority’s original fleet to the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth.

Southern Museum to Kick Off Caboose Restoration Project

Kennesaw Stabilizing Historic Depot

A Closer Look at the 1944 Stockton, Georgia, Train Wreck

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Donates Historic Rail Car to Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia