Sep - 2026 -
01 September
Trains.com Staff

STB extends deadline for participation in UP-NS merger review

Would-be participants have until the end of September to make a formal filing in the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger review.

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Aug - 2026 -
26 August
Trains.com Staff

Norfolk Southern, Wabtec set locomotive upgrades to AC power

Norfolk Southern and Wabtec to modernize propulsion systems for dozens of older locomotives.

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19 August
Trains.com Staff

Regulators set schedule for review of UP-NS merger

The Surface Transportation Board resumed its review of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger after lifting a prior delay.

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12 August
Trains.com Staff

Federal court upholds challenge to FRA’s two-person rail crew rule

A federal appeals court rejects rail industry arguments that the two-person crew rule was arbitrary and overreaching.

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10 August
Trains.com Staff

BNSF earnings rise on higher volume and revenue

BNSF earnings grew this quarter due to more shipments and higher fees, parent company Berkshire Hathaway reported.

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Jul - 2026 -
30 July
Trains.com Staff

CPKC income higher as revenue sets new second-quarter record

CPKC posted record Q2 revenue strong performances in grain, automotive, and energy sectors.

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29 July
Trains.com Staff

CEOs of UP, NS, say latest additions to rail merger application further enhance competitive aspects

The CEOs of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are confident that their merger application addressing competition concerns provides a compelling case for regulatory approval.

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24 July
Trains.com Staff

CN boosts outlook as volume growth tops expectations

Canadian National upgrades forecast for FY 2026 on higher revenue, profit in Q2

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23 July
Trains.com Staff

Union Pacific posts record financial results, raises outlook

Union Pacific raised its financial forecast after posting higher profits in the second quarter.

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Trains.com Staff

Norfolk Southern’s earnings rise with volume gains

Norfolk Southern posted Q2 earnings that saw operating income rise 5% on revenue that was 11% higher.

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Trains.com Staff

CSX boosts outlook on higher volume and revenue

CSX raised its full-year outlook after a rebound in demand that saw increases in volume, revenue and income. 

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Trains.com Staff

CN and UP reach settlement on Norfolk Southern merger

Canadian National will support the UP-NS merger in exchange for improved access to markets in the U.S. Midwest and Mexico.

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15 July
Trains.com Staff

Norfolk Southern promotes new VP of intermodal and automotive

Norfolk Southern has promoted a 21-year company veteran to lead intermodal and automotive operations.

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01 July
Trains.com Staff

Rising intermodal volume slows big four U.S. rail systems

Rising fuel and trucking costs have caused a rail volume surge, slowing down major U.S. railroads.

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Jun - 2026 -
24 June
Trains.com Staff

Oregon port OKs federal rail grant agreement for multimodal project

The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay secured a $25 million federal grant to advance planning for the West Coast’s first fully ship-to-rail intermodal terminal.

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Trains.com Staff

Norfolk Southern CEO says railroad must focus on today and tomorrow

Norfolk Southern’s CEO says the railroad is prioritizing both improving current service and pursuing a merger with Union Pacific.

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09 June
Trains.com Staff

UP CEO says no thanks to potential government investment in $85B merger

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena stated the company can afford its $85 billion Norfolk Southern merger without federal investment.

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03 June
Trains.com Staff

Businesses urge Senate to act on cargo theft bill

A coalition of retail, business, and supply-chain groups is urging the U.S. Senate to act on a cargo theft bill passed by the House.

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May - 2026 -
21 May
Trains.com Staff

UP CEO confident rail merger application checks all the STB’s boxes

The CEO of Union Pacific said he is confident the revised UP-Norfolk Southern merger application will be accepted by the Surface Transportation Board.

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