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SAM Shortline awarded $1.6 million in grant

CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - The SAM Shortline was awarded $1.6 million in a state grant by the Georgia Department of Transportation. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) awarded $1,625,425 from ...
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A South Georgia passenger train gets $1.6 million grant from GDOT to keep good times rolling

CORDELE, Ga. — Back in the day, people would climb aboard a train to travel instead of their cars, but in South Georgia you can still do that on the SAM Shortline and many people are. City of Americus ...
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GDOT awards Sam Shortline $1.6 million dollar grant

CORDELE, Ga. (WRBL) — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) awarded $1.6 million to the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority (SWGREA) in an effort to improve the SAM Shortline. The ...
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SAM Shortline train announces 2025 schedule

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The SAM Shortline train has a lineup of excursions planned for 2025. Starting with a popular Valentine’s Day train, the romantic dinner train will depart on Feb. 8th and 15th. The ...
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Georgia's rolling state park, SAM Shortline, set for holiday runs

Oct. 23—CORDELE — Whether it's Halloween candy, a Christmas tree lighting, or a visit with Santa, the SAM excursion train will thrill and fill holiday wishes with what organizers call "a special flair ...