What Canada’s Rail Shutdown Could Mean for U.S. Supply Chains
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What Canada’s Rail Shutdown Could Mean for U.S. Supply Chains

Rail labor disruptions in Canada tend to be brief, but a prolonged stoppage could hurt farmers, automakers and other businesses.
Since the East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment, Accidents Have Risen
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Since the East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment, Accidents Have Risen

The total number of accidents for the top five freight railroads increased, and Congress still hasn’t passed legislation to prevent similar disasters.
U.S. Approves a Merger Between Two Big North American Railroads
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U.S. Approves a Merger Between Two Big North American Railroads

Canadian Pacific’s acquisition of Kansas City Southern will create a railroad that links Canada, the United States and Mexico.