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.
