Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipment times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027.
Category: CSX Corporation
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Rail Operator CSX Ousts Chief Executive After Activist Pressure
Joe Hinrichs was replaced by Steve Angel, who may be more likely to consider a merger on the heels of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Suffolk deal.
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How More Railroads Could Cut Pollution and Lighten Traffic
The public would feel many benefits if rail companies grabbed business back from trucking, but doing so will be tough.
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Union Pacific in Talks to Acquire Norfolk Southern
The merger of two large rail companies would create the first coast-to-coast network, but the deal could reduce competition.
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Union Pacific in Talks to Acquire Norfolk Southern
The merger of two large rail companies would create the first coast-to-coast network, but the deal could reduce competition.
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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.
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Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act
The industry has used its muscle to prevent federal, state and local governments from penalizing companies that park freight trains across roads for hours or days.
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Norfolk Southern’s Push for Profits Compromised Safety, Workers Say
The New York Times – Business:Federal officials are investigating the railroad’s safety practices and culture after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and worker deaths.
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‘Train Ride from Hell’: 17-Hour Amtrak Trip Becomes 37-Hour Ordeal
The New York Times – Travel:Amtrak said that a CSX freight derailment forced its train from Virginia to Florida to detour from its normal route, adding 20 hours to the trip.