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Atlanta, MARTA Planning Additional Stations, Cost Unclear

March 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo
Atlanta and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials appear poised for one of the largest additions to the city’s rail transit system in decades.

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Odds Not Likely on Georgia Selling the Western & Atlantic Railroad

March 4, 2024 Todd DeFeo
Now that Cincinnati is selling the Cincinnati Southern Railway, could Georgia take the same approach with the historic Western & Atlantic?

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People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad: Episode 1: Smyrna, Georgia

February 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo
For this first episode of “People and Places of the Western & Atlantic Railroad,” we’re in the historic Smyrna Memorial Cemetery in Smyrna, Georgia, not far from the Western & Atlantic Railroad.

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A Look at Frisco Locomotive 4500 on Display in Tulsa, Oklahoma

February 4, 2024 Special to Railfanning.org
St. Louis–San Francisco Railway (“Frisco”) locomotive 4500 is displayed at the Route 66 Historical Village in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Amtrak

Amtrak Wants to Double Ridership by 2040

January 31, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
Amtrak plans to advance several key initiatives in 2024 to achieve its goal of doubling annual ridership to 66 million by fiscal 2040.

Miscellaneous

Georgia Looking to Eliminate Grade Crossings

January 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo
Georgia officials are exploring ways to address blocked railroad crossings, including working with railroads to install more sidings and eliminate grade crossings.

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Best of 2023: Railfanning.org’s Favorite Photos From the Year

December 31, 2023 Todd DeFeo
Here is a look at some favorite Railfanning.org photos from 2023.

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Train is the Best Way to See New Zealand

December 31, 2023 Railfanning.org
New Zealand truly is a beautiful place to visit. And one of the best ways to see it is by train.

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The Latest ‘Death on the Rails’ Podcast is Here

December 31, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire
A new Railfanning Review podcast, the second installment of the “Death on the Rails” series has been published.

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The December 2023 Edition of The Cross-Tie is Here

November 30, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire
The December 2023 edition of The Cross-Tie has been published.

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