Industry publication for railway transport specialists
Long Ridge Railroad acquisition in Ohio advances

03.06.2026

Long Ridge Railroad acquisition shifts Ohio rail focus

Long Ridge Railroad acquisition will place part of an Ohio rail line under new ownership, while East Ohio Valley Railway remains the operator.
UP-NS merger application moves into STB review

30.05.2026

The Proposed $85 Billion UP-NS Merger Clears a Critical STB Hurdle Today

UP-NS merger application review has entered a new procedural phase after the Surface Transportation Board agreed to consider the revised filing from Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway.
Turkiye accelerates construction on the Zangezur Corridor to strengthen trade between Asia and Europe, boosting regional connectivity and economic growth through a 224-kilometer modern railway project.

19.01.2026

Surface Transportation Board rejects rail merger application

Surface Transportation Board rejects rail merger application from Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) in a unanimous decision Friday afternoon, according to the Surface Transportation Board.
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad Inc. (CORP) to lease and operate specific Union Pacific (UP) rail lines in Oregon

13.04.2025

The Surface Transportation Board Approves Rail Line Lease in Oregon

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad Inc. (CORP) to lease and operate specific Union Pacific (UP) rail lines in Oregon.
Surface Transportation Board

25.10.2024

Surface Transportation Board Approves Key Railway Deal to Improve U.S. Freight Connections

The United States Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved a major deal between top railway operators CSX and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).