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MARTA Could Soon Approve Commuter Line to Clayton County

October 23, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) could soon approve a passenger rail line from its East Point station to Jonesboro and Lovejoy south of Atlanta, according to a newspaper report.

The Louisville & Nashville’s Last Passenger Train in Atlanta

October 12, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The last Louisville & Nashville Railroad passenger train left Atlanta just as Amtrak was about to start operations.

Steam Returns to Georgia Railroad Museum

September 29, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Duluth awoke this morning to the sound of a steam engine for the first time in 15 years.

Guest Steam Locomotive Arrives at Southeastern Railway Museum

September 28, 2018 Todd DeFeo

A special guest steam locomotive arrived this morning at the Southeastern Railway Museum.

Georgia Agrees to Lease Extension for Western & Atlantic

September 26, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The state of Georgia and CSX have agreed to a 50-year lease extension of the Western & Atlantic Railroad between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tenn.

Norfolk Southern Could Relocate its Headquarters to Atlanta, Report Suggests

September 7, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern is considering moving its headquarters to Atlanta, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper reported.

Rare Locomotive Goes on Display at Southeastern Railway Museum

September 4, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Transportation donated a rare locomotive to the Southeastern Railway Museum that is the first of its kind exhibited in a museum.

Georgia Opens New Inland Appalachian Regional Port

August 22, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The state of Georgia today opened the Appalachian Regional Port (ARP), an inland port located in Murray County in Northwest Georgia that directly connects with the Port of Savannah.

Atlanta Planning 21 Miles of New Light Rail Lines

May 19, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

Atlanta officials are planning to build 21 miles of light rail lines as part of a bevy of transportation improvements, according to a new report.

Duluth Always a Great Place to Watch Trains

April 9, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Duluth is always a great place to watch trains, whether it’s the Southeastern Railway Museum or the Norfolk Southern main line through town.