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CSX CEO says rail merger deals would face tough scrutiny

(Source: Associated Press, October 21, 2014) OMAHA, Neb. — CSX railroad’s top executive said Wednesday regulators are likely to be reluctant about consolidation among the major industry players because they remain concerned about service. Full story:...

CP Rail CEO says unlikely to pursue hostile bid for CSX

(Source: Reuters, October 21, 2014) NEW YORK — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd is still open to a merger with one of the two bigger eastern U.S. carriers even after talks with CSX Corp failed, though a hostile bid is unlikely, Chief Executive Hunter Harrison said on...

CSX and Canadian Pacific Railway call off merger talks

(Source: New York Times, October 20, 2014) NEW YORK — Merger talks between the Canadian Pacific Railway and the CSX Corporation have ended, stifling an effort to create a $60 billion giant during a boom time for the railroad industry. Canadian Pacific confirmed the...

CSX celebrates Winter Haven transportation hub

(Source: Tampa Tribune, October 16, 2014) WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — CSX Corp. on Thursday celebrated the official grand opening of a new transportation hub here that will allow trucks and trains to exchange goods for distribution across the state. Full story: Tampa...

CSX expects continued growth in domestic intermodal

(Source: Journal of Commerce, October 15, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to the Journal of Commerce, CSX Transportation expects growth in domestic intermodal for many years ahead. The railroad expects the growth to be driven in part by highway-to-rail conversions,...