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NTSB investigators arrive on scene at Montana Amtrak derailment
Sep 26, 2021

NTSB investigators arrive on scene at Montana Amtrak derailment

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board have arrived at the site of Saturday’s derailment of…

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Amtrak confirms three fatalities in Montana derailment
Sep 26, 2021

Amtrak confirms three fatalities in Montana derailment

HAVRE, Mont. – Amtrak confirms three deaths in the Saturday derailment of the westbound Empire Builder near Joplin, about 50…

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Analysis: BNSF shows how Amtrak and freight can co-exist
Sep 24, 2021

Analysis: BNSF shows how Amtrak and freight can co-exist

The westbound Southwest Chief is 6 minutes late out of Albuquerque, N.M., as you roll toward the junction with BNSF…

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Amtrak requires mandatory employee vaccinations
Sep 23, 2021

Amtrak requires mandatory employee vaccinations

WASHINGTON — Aligning its health policies with newly established federal mandates, Amtrak is eliminating the ability for employees to opt…

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Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern outline merger timetable
Sep 16, 2021

Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern outline merger timetable

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Canadian Pacific CEO Keith Creel and Kansas City Southern CEO Pat Ottensmeyer expressed excitement today about…

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Analysis: Merger hopes dashed, CN now faces fierce backlash
Sep 2, 2021

Analysis: Merger hopes dashed, CN now faces fierce backlash

There is no joy in Mudville – er, Montreal – today because the mighty CN has struck out. Canadian National…

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Europe’s railways face up to decarbonization
Aug 27, 2021

Europe’s railways face up to decarbonization

In Europe, a widespread consensus has developed among politicians and national governments that climate change is a real and present…

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Employee killed in accident at Union Pacific yard in Texas
Aug 25, 2021

Employee killed in accident at Union Pacific yard in Texas

LAREDO, Texas — An employee at Union Pacific’s Laredo yard was killed Monday afternoon when struck by a truck, the…

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Shipper coalition urges federal regulators to permit reciprocal switching
Jul 29, 2021

Shipper coalition urges federal regulators to permit reciprocal switching

WASHINGTON – A coalition representing a broad range of rail shippers has asked the Surface Transportation Board to increase competition…

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Passenger trains at your hotel window
Jun 2, 2021

Passenger trains at your hotel window

IRVINE, Calif. — The structure used to be a grain elevator served by Santa Fe locals. After the concrete silos…

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Analysis: CSX’s acquisition of trucking company might have the right chemistry
May 20, 2021

Analysis: CSX’s acquisition of trucking company might have the right chemistry

CSX Transportation’s acquisition of bulk liquid chemicals trucking firm Quality Carriers is a bold and smart move that should help…

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Analysis: Amtrak’s ‘ConnectUS’ map fails to prioritize low-hanging fruit of additional service
May 14, 2021

Analysis: Amtrak’s ‘ConnectUS’ map fails to prioritize low-hanging fruit of additional service

  ST. PAUL, Minn.— If there is any “no brainer” on Amtrak’s recently unveiled “Connects US” map of potential routes,…

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