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Posts published in “Day: August 23, 2018”

New rail port boosts business interest in northern Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A new inland port terminal that moves cargo by train from northern Georgia to the busy coastal seaport in Savannah is generating new economic interest in an area better known for nature tourism than industry. The Georgia Ports Authority and state taxpayers spent $23.5 million building the Appalachian Regional Port in…

Homendy takes seat as NTSB member

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 8/22/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Homendy takes seat as NTSB member Homendy (far right) was sworn in Aug. 20. Photo – NTSB Jennifer Homendy was sworn in Monday as a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member.The board now has all five member positions filled. The NTSB…