Freight on U.S. railroads from intermodal to grain showed breakout strength in the latest week’s data.
The Georgia Ports Authority has opened a new inland port it claims will convert 26,000 truckloads of freight to rail each year.
BNSF Railway saw first-quarter profits strengthen on higher freight volume and more efficient operations.
The North American rail industry is at a crossroads due to reshoring and tech growth. This symposium provides a forum to align strategy, policy, and execution for the future.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their updated merger filing to create the first transcontinental railroad makes an even stronger case for increased growth, lower shipper costs, and a more robust U.S. supply chain.
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association has appointed Justin Broyles of R.J. Corman as the new chairman of its board of directors.
Alameda Belt Line, co-owned by Union Pacific and BNSF, will negotiate for the contract to provide switching services to the Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach.
Freight infrastructure group’s board adds new member, re-elects four to board.
Norfolk Southern said first-quarter earnings were slightly lower as winter weather woes and higher fuel prices hurt freight volumes.
Union Pacific reported first quarter income improved from a year ago as improved pricing and higher fuel surcharge revenue offset a narrow decline in carload freight.
Intermodal freight rebounded in the latest weekly rail data to narrow the gap with year-ago volumes.
CSX has significantly reduced operations at its major Chicago-area terminal, and shifted most switching work to other carriers.
More than $2 billion in federal grants that have become a vital component of short line and regional railroad operations are now available.
Commodity rail freight is powering ahead of year-ago levels while intermodal traffic limps along in the latest industry data.
Shippers want federal regulators to disclose confidential terms under which Union Pacific could walk away from its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern.
Norfolk Southern’s Mark George says the acquisition of the railroad by Union Pacific will speed up the movement of freight and spur unprecedented growth across the U.S. rail network.
A rival CEO warned the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, if approved, would give the transcontinental behemoth a commanding 50% share of all U.S. rail freight.
A dormant short line rail route in southern South Carolina will see its first train traffic in more than a dozen years.
Norfolk Southern has been formally granted control of a Virginia port railroad by federal regulators.
Analysis by the Association of American Railroads revealed that March marked a significant turning point for U.S. freight rail volumes.
A Maryland bill requiring two-person train crews could soon be on the desk of Gov. Wes Moore.
Norfolk Southern customer Mercedes-Benz is investing $4 billion in its Tuscaloosa County, Alabama plant by 2030.
Freight on U.S. railroads was flat in the latest week data, as intermodal barely edged ahead of commodities shipments.
The U.S. freight car industry joined America’s 250th anniversary celebration, rolling out boxcars specially decorated to mark the semiquincentennial.
A Union Pacific executive disputed claims by Canadian National that it intentionally understated traffic it would take from rival railroads in its merger application with Norfolk Southern.
Freight on U.S. railroads stayed narrowly ahead of year-ago levels as chemicals and grain led carload improvement in the latest week.
In Maine, a rail services company is making plans to restart freight services on dormant lines.
Union Pacific unveiled specially-painted locomotives honoring the United States semiquincentennial and President Trump as it marks the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
The Surface Transportation Board is asking Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern for more detailed information related to their transcontinental rail merger.
Intramotev, the technology company building autonomous railcars, said that former Chief Executive Ray Betler of locomotive manufacturer Wabtec has joined its board as an independent director. Betler worked as an engineer at Westinghouse, where he became the youngest head of engineering and later president and CEO in the company’s 120-year history. He joined Wabtec (NYSE: […]
Commodity and intermodal rail traffic on U.S. carriers turned in minimal gains in the latest week’s data.
Data on rail volumes, inflation, and manufacturing suggest easing inflation without a significant slowdown in economic growth.
Federal regulators denied requests from Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific to investigate service issues on a key rail route between the West Coast and Southeast.
Norfolk Southern and Progress Rail to upgrade 96 DC-traction locomotives to AC, part of a fleet transformation strengthening operations and supporting sustainable shipping.
Grain shipments posted another strong week as U.S. rail freight edged ahead of year-ago levels.
Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena responded to negative reaction to the proposed rail merger with Norfolk Southern, saying critics should look past history — and his own numbers — to see how the transcontinental tie-up will reshape the U.S. supply chain for the better.
Intermodal trailed carload traffic on U.S. railroads in the latest data from the the Association of American Railroads
Railroads took over Capitol Hill for an annual lobby day, taking their plea for an increase in a critical tax credit directly to Congress.
Wabtec and Progress Rail settle a lawsuit alleging anti-competitive behavior in the rail locomotive market.
New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel said that BNSF Railway must reduce its operating-ratio gap with other Class I railroads.
Freight on U.S. railroads posted robust weekly gains led by higher energy and metals shipments.
Jill Medeiros is the new Chief Administrative Officer for the railroad industry’s Short Line Safety Institute.
Cando Rail & Terminals is acquiring Savage Rail to create a far-reaching North American market in first and last mile rail operating services and terminal infrastructure.
Rival railroad CEO says the STB’s rejection of the initial UP-NS merger application shows the $85 billion deal is not a certainty.
A better than 1300% increase in grain shipments led a winning week for freight moving by rail in the U.S.
Union Pacific delayed its revised merger application with Norfolk Southern after regulators clarified data formatting requirements, its CEO said.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern set a new date to file their revised merger application with regulators.
Rail freight demand hinges on sustained manufacturing, trade policy, and labor market developments, according to AAR.
A coalition of GOP Attorney Generals have asked the Department of Justice to review the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger.
Rail freight data showed a waiting game by U.S. shippers as commodity and intermodal volumes declined.
Union Pacific has again asked federal regulators to investigate Canadian Pacific Kansas City over its handling of intermodal trains on a key southern route.
CSX signed a $670 million deal with Wabtec to upgrade its locomotive fleet, the latest railroad to do so.
Pacific northwest ports have signed an agreement to create an inland logistics hub to boost Washington state trade.
Dozens of Senators and Representatives have urged a careful review by federal regulators of the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
Longtime Canadian National executive Stacy Alderson to retire; engineering VP Jamie Lockwood promoted.
Freight on U.S. railroads plunged into the red in the latest data, after posting across-the-board gains the previous week.
Union Pacific and Wabtec have signed what they are calling the largest locomotive modernization agreement in the history of the rail industry.
Longtime CSX CAO retiring after playing a central role in guiding it through organizational transformations under four different CEOs.
Norfolk Southern said its customers advanced dozens of industrial projects representing $7.7 billion worth of investment in new or expanded rail-served facilities in 2025.
Canadian National said fourth-quarter revenue and operating income improved but warned of flat freight traffic in 2026.
Canadian National saw fourth-quarter revenue and profits climb on improved efficiency and higher freight volumes.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City saw quarterly profits increase despite economic and geopolitical headwinds.
A competing rail alliance drew off Norfolk Southern intermodal volumes in the fourth quarter, leaving freight volumes downward.
Norfolk Southern revenue, earnings fell in the fourth quarter on weaker freight volumes.
Union Pacific plans to file a revised merger application for its consolidation with Norfolk Southern.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City said fourth quarter earnings fell on narrow revenue gains but highlighted record operational metrics.
Most of BNSF Railway’s $3.6 billion capital spending in 2026 is allocated for infrastructure maintenance.
Short line operator OmniTRAX promotes new chief commercial officer.
Union Pacific today reported record financial and operational results for 2025 despite a drop in fourth-quarter operating income.
Pricing improved despite lower carload freight for UP, which is planning to merge with Norfolk Southern.
Grain helped lift U.S. rail freight in the latest week’s data amid weaker intermodal and carload shipments.
Fourth-quarter profits at CSX were negatively affected by continued freight weakness, which the railroad anticipates will persist.
CSX said severance expenses, lower merchandise freight and coal offset higher freight rates as earnings fell short of estimates for the fourth quarter.
Norfolk Southern has acquired 40 new diesel-electric locomotives from Wabtec, its first such purchase since 2022, as it modernizes its fleet.
20% of America’s freight moves through the Metroplex.
A bill signed into law by outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy regulates hazardous-material trains in the state.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – If there’s a white whale that railroads have long hunted, it’s the goal of converting truck traffic to rail. It’s a centerpiece of Union Pacific’s effort to show public benefits to its merger with Norfolk Southern (NYSE: UNP, NSC), but the goal is hardly a new one. Janet Drysdale, chief commercial officer […]
The Surface Transportation Board rejected as incomplete the merger application by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to create the first transcontinental railroad.
Union Pacific’s chief executive fired back at rivals who oppose the merger to create the first transcontinental railroad.
BNSF Railway and Canadian National tell U.S. regulators that Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are withholding crucial documents needed to properly evaluate their proposed transcontinental merger.
CSX has laid off about 5% of its non-union employees and furloughed dozens of train crewmen.
The Surface Transportation Board proposed changes to make it easier for shippers to get freight services from a railroad that doesn’t directly serve their locations.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern urged federal regulators to reject what they claim are efforts by rival railroads to delay the merger process.
R. J. Corman Railroad Co. President Ray Goss to retire after a five-decade career in the rail industry.
GATX Corp. and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners said they have received clearances to finalize the acquisition of Wells Fargo’s rail operating lease portfolio.
Pennsylvania short line North Shore Railroad has unveiled a commemorative locomotive honoring the U.S. semiquincentennial.
Skepticism over claimed benefits marked reactions to the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger filing.
The Surface Transportation Board is asking comments on the completeness of the 7,000-page merger application from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
Merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will create 10,000 single-line rail lanes, annually shifting 105,000 truckloads to rail and improving efficiency by eliminating interchanges.
The merger filing by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern doesn’t change the fact that the merger is bad for the economy and consumers, BNSF CEO Katie Farmer said.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will file their formal merger application Friday with the Surface Transportation Board, detailing historic plans for the first transcontinental railroad.
Two of the largest U.S. railroad unions oppose the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, raising concerns that the first transcontinental rail system could lead to increased safety risks and higher freight rates.
Union Pacific has finished expanding its Casa Grande Yard, effectively doubling the facility’s capacity.
Will joined gas conglomerate CF Industries in 2007 and had served as CEO since 2014
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern win the backing of Congressmen from Deep South states where they operate for their controversial transcontinental rail merger.
Union Pacific has set a specific date to submit its application to federal regulators for its merger with Norfolk Southern.
CSX’s new CEO won’t be flying the company jet.
The Federal Railroad Administration approved a waiver to allow for the expanded use of automatic track inspection technology.
Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville terminal increases steel and other barge capacity by 40%.
As an historic merger is set to reshape the U.S. supply chain, railroads say data proves they are the engine that powers the domestic economy.
