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Two more unions join Stop the Rail Merger Coalition
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (210+ words) Transportation Communications Union, IAM District 19 now part of organization opposing UP-NS merger WASHINGTON — Two additional unions have joined the Stop the Rail Merger Coalition, the group of railroads, shippers, and labor organizations opposing the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern transaction. The Transportation…...
Intermodal sets record for August, while carload volume remains strongest in years
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (407+ words) Broad-based growth in intermodal and carload volume signals a strong economy, the Association of American Railroads says WASHINGTON — Intermodal traffic set an all-time monthly record in August — and year-to-date is the highest ever — while monthly carload volume is at its…...
North Carolina Railroad Co. awards grants for industrial site preparation
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (348+ words) Harnett County, Greensboro each receive $500,000 awards RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Railroad Co. has awarded two $500,000 grants to prepare rail-served industrial sites for future development and has opened applications for the next round of the grant program. Harnett County and Greensboro…...
Neutral terminal operator proposed for New Orleans gateway if UP-NS merger is approved
1+ week, 2+ day ago (510+ words) New Orleans Terminal Railroad Co. has asked federal regulators to make an independent operator a condition of approval of the transcontinental merger HOUSTON — A short line holding company has asked the Surface Transportation Board to allow it to become a…...
Anti-merger coalition urges trackside communities to speak up about UP-NS
1+ week, 2+ day ago (678+ words) The Stop the Rail Merger Coalition has posted an interactive map that combines projected merger-related increases in rail traffic and blocked-crossing and safety data; UP says the merger will have a minimal impact on the number of trains operated The…...
Weekly U.S. rail traffic continues to top 2025 levels
1+ week, 4+ day ago (273+ words) Intermodal, carload traffic both up for week ending Aug. 29 WASHINGTON — Led by intermodal volume, U.S. rail traffic once again remained ahead of 2025 levels in the week ending Aug. 29, 2026. According to the Association of American Railroads, overall traffic for the week…...
Federal grant to help fund new Pittsburgh light rail equipment
1+ week, 4+ day ago (105+ words) Pittsburgh Regional Transit awarded $82.8 million by FTA PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Regional Transit has been awarded an $82.8 million federal grant to help pay for new light rail vehicles, the agency has announced. PRT says it will leverage its capital bonding capacity while…...
Norfolk Southern completes upgrades to Alabama???s 3-B Corridor
1+ week, 5+ day ago (99+ words) Norfolk Southern completes upgrades to Alabama’s 3-B Corridor Siding extensions highlight infrastructure improvements on route between Birmingham and Port of Mobile ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern has completed a series of infrastructure projects in Alabama, begun in 2024, to upgrade its route connecting…...
STB extends deadline for participation in UP-NS merger review
1+ week, 5+ day ago (164+ words) Deadline for notices is now Sept. 30 WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board has extended the deadline for filing notices of intent to participate in the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger to Sept. 30, the board’s chief counsel, Anika S. Cooper, said in a…...