November 30, 2021 | CP, Headlines, KCS
(Source: Associated Press, November 28, 2021) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mexican regulators have approved Canadian Pacific’s $31 billion plan to acquire Kansas City Southern and create a railroad linking Mexico, Canada and the United States. Full story: Associated...
November 30, 2021 | Headlines, NS, PSR, STB
(Source: Freight Waves, November 26, 2021) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Surface Transportation Board Chairman Marty Oberman wants Norfolk Southern to explain how it intends to improve service amid deteriorating performance metrics and rising complaints. Full story: Freight...
November 30, 2021 | Accident, Headlines, NS
(Source: WSB-TV, November 28, 2021) HIRAM, Ga. — A late Saturday night train derailment in downtown Hiram shut down one of the city’s main arteries over the weekend. According to Norfolk Southern, two crew members riding in the lead locomotive, which overturned along...
November 30, 2021 | Accident, Headlines, UP
(Source: ABC 13, November 24, 2021) HOUSTON — Crews in Houston’s east end were called to the scene of a crash involving a train and a semi-truck. A Union Pacific employee on board the train was injured and transported to the hospital. The incident remains under...
November 30, 2021 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: WFAA, November 27, 2021) FORT WORTH, Texas — The facility, formerly known as GE Transportation, is one of two in the nation that assembles locomotives. Full story: WFAA
