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Federal hearing on Amtrak’s planned Gulf Coast service powers on
The evidentiary hearing before the Surface Transportation Board, which was originally scheduled for two days, will likely tack on two more days as the board…
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Rail Roundup: Amtrak Gulf Coast update, CSX, Trac Intermodal, BNSF
FreightWaves rounds up recent freight rail-related news items.
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Port of Mobile awarded $300M for infrastructure, intermodal improvements
The Alabama State Port Authority will receive $265 million from the 2022 federal spending bill and a $38 million grant from the U.S. Department of…
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Why Amtrak’s petition to restore Gulf Coast service has nationwide implications
Five takeaways on the precedent-setting Surface Transportation Board proceeding that could define how U.S. freight railroads navigate requests to expand passenger rail service on freight…
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CSX, Norfolk Southern tout intermodal investments in South, Midwest
The investments rely on expectations that customers will want easy or green access to railroads’ intermodal offerings.
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East, Gulf Coast ports smash records in 2021
2021 was a banner year for The Port of Virginia, SC Ports and Alabama Port Authority.
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$231M rail project to connect Port of Mobile to central Alabama
Alabama officials announced plans for the A-USA Corridor, a $231.6 million program of rail projects to upgrade rail infrastructure throughout the state.
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CSX and NS: Amtrak didn’t track Gulf Coast service impact
The two eastern U.S. railroads want the Surface Transportation Board to maintain its identity as an independent arbitrator as it decides whether to permit Amtrak…
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CSX, Norfolk Southern want Amtrak’s Gulf Coast service proposal denied
CSX and Norfolk Southern are asking the Surface Transportation Board to deny Amtrak’s request to restore U.S. Gulf Coast service between Mobile, Alabama, and New…
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Port of Mobile ‘expects growth will remain constant’
The port recently added more Asia vessel calls as more shippers seek uncongested gateways servicing North American markets.
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