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Senators demand regulators take action on freight rail service disruptions
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants the Surface Transportation Board to take action to address service delays and congestion on the freight rail network.
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TuSimple delays production of Class 8 autonomous truck to 2025
TuSimple, the autonomous truck developer is delaying its purpose-built driverless truck to 2025 while slowing its roll in other areas.
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UP defends precision scheduled railroading amid service struggles
Precision scheduled railroading will help the western U.S. railroad recover service more efficiently, UP executives argue.
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Rail Roundup: Sweetener shippers bemoan rail service
The Sweeteners Users Association asks federal regulators to address rail service issues, plus news from Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern and Commtrex.
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Fertilizer maker faults Union Pacific’s plan to reduce congestion
Illinois-based CF Industries says UP’s plan would hamper CF Industries’ ability to deliver fertilizer during the spring application season.
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Union Pacific could control traffic flows to address network congestion
If UP and customers can’t reduce the number of active railcars on the network, the railroad may temporarily resort to metering.
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Rails and regulators battle publicly over service issues
The Class I railroads say they have been trying to improve service, which has deteriorated amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But the Surface Transportation Board questions…
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Transportation union wants federal action against Class 1 railroads’ attendance policies
The union coalition calls on federal agencies and railroads to ensure attendance policies don’t result in overly fatigued locomotive engineers and train conductors.
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Grain shippers want regulators to press railroads on service issues
The National Grain and Feed Association is asking the Surface Transportation Board to compel three Class I railroads to provide weekly and annual service updates.
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Class I railroads donate over $2 million for Ukraine relief
Four Class I railroads have donated funds to support humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine and surrounding areas. Also, U.S. and European rail sector officials form…
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