Canadian Rail Unions Prepare for Potential Strike and Lockout
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) has issued a 72-hour strike notice to Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), planning to strike on August 22 if no labor agreement is reached.
Canadian Railways On The Brink of Work Stoppage Amid Contract Deadlock
The union representing nearly 9,300 workers at Canada’s top two rail companies is signaling a potential work stoppage due to stalled negotiations over working conditions and wage hikes.
Former Kansas City Southern CEO Joins J.B. Hunt's Board
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has welcomed former Kansas City Southern President and CEO Patrick Ottensmeyer to its board, expanding the board to 10 seats.
Deutsche Bahn Launches Sale of DB Schenker to Focus on Core Railway Business
Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national railway operator, has initiated the sale of its logistics unit, DB Schenker, as part of its strategy to concentrate on its core railway business.
Biden Administration Allocates $3 Billion in Federal Funds to Troubled California High-Speed Rail Project
The Biden administration is providing California with over $3 billion in federal funds for its high-speed rail project, which has faced extensive delays and budget overruns.
U.S. Passenger Rail Receives a $8.2 Billion Investment for 10 Projects Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has allocated $8.2 billion for 10 passenger rail projects and introduced corridor planning initiatives across the United States.
Green Line Extension Faces Major Track Repairs Amid Controversy
A significant portion of the Green Line Extension in Massachusetts needs track repairs due to narrowness issues, with 50% of the Union Branch tracks and around 80% of the Medford/Tufts Branch tracks requiring widening.
$1.4 Billion Committed to Enhance Rail Safety and Bolster Supply Chain
The Biden administration has allocated over $1.4 billion for railway safety and capacity enhancement projects across 35 states and Washington.
Class I Railroads in North America Seek to Enhance Service Quality to Counter Trucking Competition
Leaders of Class I freight railroads in North America have emphasized the importance of improving service quality to compete with the trucking industry and address the decline in intermodal market share.
California's San Joaquin Valley to Port of Los Angeles Rail Service Set for 2028 Launch
A rail service connecting California's San Joaquin Valley to the Port of Los Angeles is expected to commence operations in 2028.
Republicans Seek Answers from Buttigieg on Aviation and Rail Safety Concerns
Republicans on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are seeking information from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg regarding aviation and rail safety issues.
Norfolk Southern Anticipates Weeks for Train Backlog Recovery
Norfolk Southern, an Atlanta-based railroad, is facing a significant backlog of trains following a recent service outage.
Norfolk Southern Commits to Enhance Worker Health at East Palestine, Ohio, Derailment Site
Norfolk Southern Co. has reached a settlement with federal regulators and its unionized workforce to address concerns about worker health during track rebuilding and cleanup operations near the site of a hazardous train derailment near East Palestine, Ohio.
The Brightline Transformation in the U.S. is Revolutionizing Passenger Rail
Brightline, a Florida-based company owned by Fortress Investment Group, is challenging the traditional passenger rail model in the U.S. by offering a privately funded and operated alternative.
Rising Labor Costs and Declining Cargo Squeeze US Rail Profits
US railroad companies, including Union Pacific Corp., CSX Corp., and Norfolk Southern Corp., are facing a squeeze on operating profits due to higher labor costs and weaker sales amid an ongoing freight recession.
Rail Freight from Canada to U.S. Witnesses Ongoing Decline Following Ports Strike
Rail freight from Canada to the U.S. has experienced a continuous decline, with a 12% decrease reported last week, according to the Association of American Railroads.
Jim Vena Takes Over as CEO of Union Pacific, Replacing Lance Fritz
Union Pacific, the second-largest freight railroad company in the U.S., has announced a change in its leadership.
Canadian West Coast Ports Strike Disrupts U.S. Freight Rail Cargo, Triggering Supply Chain Concerns
The ongoing strike at Canadian West Coast ports is causing a significant impact on freight rail cargo entering the United States, according to weekly rail trade data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR).
Railroad Industry Challenges Ohio's Minimum Crew-Size Requirement After Train Derailment
The railroad industry has filed a lawsuit to block a new rule in Ohio that mandates a two-person crew for freight trains and imposes stricter regulations on wayside detectors.
CSX and CPKC Railroads to Enhance Southeast Traffic with Network Connection Investment
CSX and CPKC railroads have announced a partnership to strengthen a currently underutilized connection between their networks in the southeastern region of the United States.