'Railroad transfers land to townships (The Patriot-News) One of the state's longest-running rail-trail disputes might be nearing an end. Norfolk Southern railroad transferred ownership of 23 miles of abandoned rail line known as the Enola Branch to six townships in southern Lancaster County on Monday along with money to demolish rail bridges.
'Hamburg Council Approves Legal Action Against Railroad Property Manager (Ashley County Ledger) The Hamburg City Council will proceed with a condemnation action to secure the city's right to place a rural water system line under the Fordyce and Princeton Railroad track as a result of the council's meeting Monday night, July 28. The council voted unanimously to institute legal action against Reltek, a Pennsylvania based company which manages the railroad company's property.
'Craven railroad crossings studied for improving or closing (New Bern Sun Journal) A dozen railroad crossings in Craven County will be studied for possible improvement or closing within the next three years. The Craven crossings are among 43 being studied in a $7.6 million joint project by the North Carolina railroad Co. and the state Department of Transportation Rail Division.