Autonomous technology company Gatik will expand operations in Kansas.
During a panel discussion, Home Depot and others talk about how to grow freight rail.
The railroad has named three locations to be part of its site-ready industrial development program.
Lower volumes blamed for the job reductions in Kansas.
The proposed rule seeks to require trains operating in Kansas to have at least two crew members in the front locomotive.
Heavy snow melt and rains have caused historic flooding in 16 states and the FMCSA has lifted certain regulations as a result.
The states are at different points in their adoption of the program, but some of them are showing the way in what can be done.
