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Wisconsin senator introduces bill aimed at improving railroad service
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin has introduced the Reliable Rail Service Act in response to calls from shippers’ groups and the unions to help…
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Whistleblower questions CP police force powers in US after KCS merger
A Canadian whistleblower wants STB to press CP on how it plans to operate its private police force in the U.S. after its merger with…
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Rail Roundup: New appointments at Utah Inland Port Authority, TNW, STB
The Utah Inland Port Authority, short-line operator TNW Corp. and the Surface Transportation Board have announced appointments and promotions.
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Chemical shippers say freight rail service still lacking
The American Chemistry Council says freight rail service still leaves much to be desired, despite the railroads’ efforts to improve.
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STB seeks assurances on rails’ ability to handle US harvest season
The Surface Transportation Board wants to know how the seven Class I railroads expect to meet demand for rail service during the harvest season running…
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STB chairman ‘not optimistic’ about pace of rail service improvement
Precision scheduled railroading again took center stage during a roundtable concerning rail service.
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CSX, NS and port push to keep Amtrak proceeding on track
Recent filings to the board from various parties focus on wo bears the burden to show if or how Amtrak service between Mobile, Alabama, and…
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STB: Train noise could be biggest environmental impact from CP-KCS merger
The Surface Transportation Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis studied the potential environmental impacts resulting from a merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
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House bill would broaden Surface Transportation Board’s authority
A Democrat-backed bill in the U.S. House of Representatives addresses rail service concerns raised during recent hearings by the House transportation committee.
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Overall US Class I rail headcount flat despite efforts to boost hiring
While headcount for train and engine employees is up for the first six months of 2022 compared with the same period in 2021, the freight…
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