January 7, 2022 | Amtrak, CP, Headlines, KCS, STB
(Source: Amtrak and Canadian Pacific Railway joint press release, January 6, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. and CALGARY — Amtrak and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) today announced an agreement with Amtrak supporting the proposed combination of CP and Kansas City...
January 7, 2022 | Headlines, STB, UP
(Source: Trains Magazine, January 6, 2022) PHOENIX — Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz isn’t sure what direction the Surface Transportation Board will take as it considers rules for reciprocal switching, but says the decision poses real risks for the rail industry. Full...
January 6, 2022 | CP, Headlines, KCS, STB
(Source: Television station KCRG, January 5, 2022) DUBUQUE, Iowa — Some businesses are now joining Dubuque city leaders in opposing a possible merger of two railroad companies. Full story: www.kcrg.com
January 6, 2022 | Headlines, Oil Train, STB
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, January 5, 2022) NEW YORK — The Surface Transportation Board recently approved a new rail line in Utah, and officials can’t say enough against it. Full story: Railway Track & Structures
January 5, 2022 | Headlines, STB
(Source: Railway Age, January 4, 2022) NEW YORK — Democrat Karen J. Hedlund on Jan. 3 was sworn in as the newest member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB), succeeding Republican Ann D. Begeman. Full story: Railway Age
January 4, 2022 | Commuter Rail, CP, Headlines, KCS, STB
(Source: Trains Magazine, January 3, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Metra has asked federal regulators to force Canadian Pacific to hand over more documents that would help it evaluate how the proposed CP-Kansas City Southern merger may affect commuter service in the...
January 4, 2022 | CSX, Headlines, Short Line, STB
(Source: Trains Magazine, January 3, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — CSX Transportation has ironed out a wrinkle in its proposed acquisition of New England regional Pan Am Railways by reaching an agreement with Vermont Rail System and the Vermont Agency of Transportation....
January 4, 2022 | Amtrak, CSX, Headlines, NS, STB
(Source: Freight Waves, January 3, 2022) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Surface Transportation Board should not be swayed by the political winds that appear to support Amtrak’s ambitions when it comes to restoring passenger rail service between Mobile, Alabama, and New...
January 4, 2022 | Headlines, Oil Train, STB, UP
(Source: Colorado Times Recorder, January 3, 2022) DENVER — The prospect of up to 350,000 barrels of oil a day rolling through Colorado on trains has caught the attention of Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet following the Dec. 15 U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB)...
January 4, 2022 | Headlines, STB
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, January 3, 2022) NEW YORK — While this is not a topic RT&S would normally cover, the debate over reciprocal or “competitive” switching has been brewing for years, and all members of the rail and rail supply...
