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CN to Spend Millions as Part of 2025 Capital Investment Program

CN plans to invest millions in states across the country as part of its 2025 capital investment program.

CN Launches New Medium Horsepower Hybrid Locomotive Pilot Project

CN has launched a new medium horsepower hybrid electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works.

Federal Agencies Illegally Okayed River Dredging to Restore Railroad Lost in Helene Flooding

Environmental groups are accusing a trio of federal agencies of illegally allowing CSX Transportation to dredge a pristine river gorge in East Tennessee for rocks and other materials to shore up rail lines damaged or washed away in catastrophic floods from Hurricane Helene.

Nashville, Tennessee, Voters Approve $3.1 Billion Transportation Referendum

Sixty-five percent of Nashville, Tennessee, voters approved the $3.1 billion Choose How You Move transportation referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

A brief look at the Georgian passenger train (Part I: The early years)

On November 17, 1946, the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway and the Louisville & Nashville Railroad jointly ushered in a new era when they introduced the Georgian diesel-powered streamliner running between St. Louis and Atlanta.

Tennessee Granted $23.7M in Federal Funds for Short-Line Railroad Bridges

Tennessee received $23.7 million to upgrade or replace 42 railroad bridges across the state.

TACIR Recommends Tennessee Add Memphis-Nashville-Chattanooga Passenger Rail

Tennessee should move forward on plans to pursue a passenger rail line from Nashville to Chattanooga to Atlanta, according to a new report from the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.

Is Casey Jones the Most Famous Railroad Engineer?

Casey Jones may be the most famous locomotive engineer. The Illinois Central Railroad engineer gained notoriety for his heroic actions on the morning of April 30, 1900.

A Look at Some Favorite Railfanning Photos from 2022

In honor of 2023, here’s a look at some of my favorite Railfanning photos from 2022.

Tennessee’s Amtrak Ridership Remains Down as State Officials Prepare Study on Passenger Rail

Ridership on Tennessee’s one line of Amtrak service has dropped considerably since pre-pandemic numbers as the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations prepares a study on passenger service in the state.