From short-line roots to the Federal Railroad Administration: How David Fink is guiding local rails in the mega-merger era

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania — In the heart of Blair County, the steady rumble of the tracks is more than mere background noise. It is the economic heartbeat of a community that built the backbone of America. Gathered at the Rose Yard here are thousands of grandparents, grandchildren, and weathered rail workers watching the thunderous return of…