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102 Dems to STB: Put labor first in UP-NS rail merger review
1+ week, 1+ day ago (457+ words) More than 100 House Democrats, led by Rep. Valerie Hoyle (D-Ore.), sent a letter Thursday to the Surface Transportation Board demanding that the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger be evaluated first and foremost for its impact on railroad jobs, safety…...
Rail freight gains ride steelmaking, energy sectors
1+ week, 2+ day ago (372+ words) Rail traffic on U.S. carriers totaled 543,212 carloads and intermodal units, up 4.1% from the same week a year ago, according to the Association of American Railroads. For the week ending August 29, commodity freight came to 240,021 carloads, better by 2.2%, while intermodal volume was…...
STB extends deadline for participation in UP-NS merger review
1+ week, 4+ day ago (156+ words) The Surface Transportation Board has extended the deadline for filing notices of intent to participate in the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger to Sept. 30, the board’s chief counsel, Anika S. Cooper, said in a decision on Monday. The deadline had been…...
Rail Freight Forecast: Coal Volumes Set for SHOCKING Q4 Uptick?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (31+ words) FreightWaves This Summary is generated thanks to a transcription of the interview, for the full interview please enjoy the video above....
Chemical shipments percolate in latest rail data
2+ week, 1+ day ago (276+ words) Freight carried by U.S. railroads enjoyed another strong week, according to data from the Association of American Railroads. U.S. weekly rail traffic was 532,462 carloads and intermodal units, up 4.2% compared with the same week a year ago. Total carloads for the week ending…...
Rail mega-merger revives proposal for new, expanded Atlanta passenger services -- and there's a trucking angle
2+ week, 4+ day ago (382+ words) A bold proposal to reduce the number of major freight railroads could open the door for a dramatic expansion of rail passenger service in fast-growing Atlanta. Proponents see the merger of Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC)…...
Rail consultant returns to lead South Carolina short line
2+ week, 5+ day ago (209+ words) Palmetto Railways announced the appointment of Tarek Ravenel as president and chief executive officer. The move by the state-owned transportation company is effective Sept. 8, 2026. Ravenel, who earlier spent a decade at the railway, brings a “proven track record in transportation…...
Norfolk Southern's 'Golden Triangle' | Why Georgia is Key for Rail
3+ week, 2+ day ago (90+ words) Ed Elkins, EVP & CCO at Norfolk Southern, reveals why Georgia and the strategic ‘Golden Triangle’ are pivotal for rail logistics and supply chain efficiency. Discover how infrastructure investments are shifting freight from highways to rails, driving massive growth and economic…...
North American Rail Traffic JUMPS 4.9%!
3+ week, 3+ day ago (252+ words) North American rail traffic saw a significant increase this week, with total volume climbing 4.9% year-over-year. This positive trend was largely fueled by robust carload and intermodal growth in Canada, bolstered by a strong crop year. However, motor vehicle and parts…...
1989 to Now: Thom Albrecht on Freight’s Strange Cycle
3+ week, 3+ day ago (30+ words) FreightWaves This Summary is generated thanks to a transcription of the interview, for the full interview please enjoy the video above....