April 29, 2022 | Headlines, PSR, STB
(Source: Reuters, April 28, 2022) CHICAGO — Rail backlogs in the United States are delaying shipment of grains as well as processed flour and corn syrup, contributing to the national problem of inflation, food and grain companies said at a hearing this week. Shippers...
April 29, 2022 | CP, CP-KCS Merger, Headlines, STB
(Source: Trains Magazine, April 28, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators have ordered Canadian Pacific to resubmit specific traffic density data that will be used as part of its Kansas City Southern merger application. Full story: Trains...
April 29, 2022 | CP, CP-KCS Merger, Headlines, STB
(Source: Freight Waves, April 28, 2022) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Canadian Pacific still expects federal approval of its planned acquisition of Kansas City Southern to occur sometime within the next 12 months, despite a recent pause in the proceeding. Full story: Freight...
April 28, 2022 | Headlines, PSR, STB
(Source: Trains Magazine, April 27, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — There were more questions than answers on Tuesday as federal regulators sought ways to remedy railroad service problems that defy a quick fix because they are rooted in a shortage of train crews. Full story:...
April 28, 2022 | Headlines, PSR, STB
(Source: S&P Global Platts, April 27, 2022) HOUSTON — Widespread railroad service problems in the US could sideline 10% of the nation’s commercial trucking fleet because of fuel and additives supply disruptions, specifically for diesel exhaust fluid,...
April 27, 2022 | News, PSR, STB
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, April 27 — BLET National Vice President Mark L. Wallace testified yesterday on behalf of the BLET at a hearing before the U.S. Surface Transportation Board titled “Urgent Issues in Freight Rail Service.” STB announced on April 7 that it would hold...
April 27, 2022 | Headlines, PSR, STB
(Source: The Load Star, April 26, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Surface Transportation Board (STB) is getting impatient with the large rail carriers and has issued a ‘notice of proposed rule-making’ in a bid to speed up solutions to service delays. According to the...
April 27, 2022 | Headlines, PSR, STB
(Source: Railway Age, April 22, 2022) NEW YORK — The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is seeking comments by May 23 on a proposal to amend its emergency service regulations “to provide relief for shippers in situations that require immediate relief.” Full story:...
April 25, 2022 | News, STB
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, April 25 — On Friday, April 22, 2022, the BLET National Division submitted written comments in advance of the upcoming Surface Transportation Board (STB) hearing scheduled for April 26 and 27, 2022. The in-person hearing, titled “Urgent Issues in...
April 22, 2022 | BNSF, CSX, Headlines, NS, STB, UP
(Source: Trains Magazine analysis by Bill Stephens, April 22, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Executives from the big four U.S. railroads — BNSF Railway, CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific — will take turns in the hot seat next week during two days of...
