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Amtrak California Zephyr in the Colorado Rockies

20.08.2026

A Rail Grant Aimed at Rockfall and the Colorado River

California high-speed rail signs consortium deal

20.08.2026

California High-Speed Rail Drops Its Buy America Rules

Historic South Bend Union Station in downtown South Bend, Indiana

19.08.2026

Amtrak Could Return to Downtown South Bend After 55 Years

Federal Stake in Union Pacific Faces STB Review

23.05.2026

Federal Stake in Union Pacific Raises Merger Questions

A federal stake in Union Pacific was raised by President Donald Trump. He suggested it could be part of the railroad’s proposed merger with Norfolk Southern.
BLET 5-year contract ratification: pay, health, and leave terms

22.05.2026

CPKC engineers reject tentative agreement in 11 states

The CPKC tentative agreement rejection was confirmed by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
UP-NS merger application moves into STB review

22.05.2026

UP-NS merger application puts walk-away terms in focus

The UP-NS merger application will be accepted as complete by the Surface Transportation Board, Union Pacific Chief Executive Jim Vena says.
America 250 rail wraps feature NS and AITX designs

22.05.2026

America 250 rail wraps pair NS designs with Big Boy tour

America 250 rail wraps are part of how rail companies are marking the United States’ 250th anniversary. The wider program also includes locomotive artwork, historic equipment tours and public gatherings.
CN $80M Atlantic Canada investment upgrades bridges and Autoport, lifting speeds for shippers in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

21.05.2026

ACE Rail Terminal Planned for Alberta LPG Exports

ACE Rail Terminal is planned as a Fort Saskatchewan facility for propane and butane exports. It will load those products into rail tank cars.
Savannah container traffic drops 14% in April

21.05.2026

Savannah container traffic falls as FY26 trails FY25

Savannah container traffic fell in April. The Port of Savannah’s FY2026 total through April also remained below the same point in FY25.
BTK rail corridor works reach final acceptance

20.05.2026

BTK rail corridor works get final acceptance

The BTK rail corridor has received final acceptance for its modernisation works. Azerbaijan and Georgia signed a protocol approving completion under the project.
2026 National Freight Strategic Plan sets six priorities

20.05.2026

2026 National Freight Strategic Plan guides USDOT policy

The 2026 National Freight Strategic Plan was released by the U. S.
South Carolina port rail expansion moves forward

19.05.2026

South Carolina port rail expansion targets ro-ro autos

South Carolina port rail expansion plans are moving ahead at the rail-connected North Charleston Terminal. South Carolina Ports Authority aims to expand roll-on/roll-off activity there to support the state’s automotive industry.
UP-NS Action Center opens merger outreach

17.05.2026

UP-NS Action Center adds public letters to merger site

UP-NS Action Center now appears on Union Pacific’s website for its proposed Norfolk Southern merger. UP announced the section on social media on May 14.
The CSX-BNSF partnership introduces enhanced coast-to-coast freight services, strengthening connectivity and offering strategic growth while easing speculation of a potential merger in the competitive U.S. rail industry.

16.05.2026

BNSF challenges $3.5bn UP-NS merger savings claim

BNSF Railway has challenged the UP-NS merger savings claim from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Norfolk Southern taps Jaguar for Doraville rail lease

16.05.2026

REDI Sites program expands across NS network

Norfolk Southern Railway has expanded the REDI Sites program. It has added more rail-served industrial properties to the initiative’s portfolio.