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Analysis: Gulf Coast testimony confirms modeling did not explore operating changes
(Source: Trains Magazine analysis by Bob Johnston, April 18, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two days of testimony that made up the second week of the Surface Transportation Board’s hearing on Amtrak Gulf Coast service delved into the intricacies of traffic modeling and its...
High-speed train from California to Vegas could be a reality
(Source: Bloomberg, April 18, 2022) LOS ANGELES — A company called Brightline Holdings says it will not only transport southern Californians to Las Vegas on fast, climate-friendly trains with food, drinks and free internet, but will check in their bags for them at...
Chicago area’s Lake County opposes CP-KCS merger
(Source: Chicago Daily Herald, April 18, 2022) CHICAGO — Lake County has joined other Chicago-area entities against the proposed acquisition of the Kansas City Southern Railway Co. by Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. Full story: Daily Herald
STB approves CSX-Pan Am combination
(Source: Railway Age, April 14, 2022) NEW YORK — All five Surface Transportation Board members on April 14 signed off on CSX’s proposal to acquire Pan Am Systems, Inc., and its short line railroad subsidiaries, effective May 14. Full story: Railway Age
Major fertilizer company says UP curtailing fertilizer shipments, impacting spring planting season
(Source: Associated Press, April 14, 2022) OMAHA, Neb. — A major fertilizer company says the limits Union Pacific is putting on rail traffic to clear up congestion will delay shipments that farmers need during the spring planting season. Full story: Associated...
Shippers express understanding, outrage at UP’s plans to meter traffic
(Source: Trains Magazine, April 14, 2022) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific’s request that shippers reduce the number of private freight cars in their pipelines – or face strict quotas starting on Monday – has been met with a mix of understanding and outrage. Full story:...
Railroad supply chain issues reach farm level, unfilled orders up 47%
(Source: Michigan Farm News, April 15, 2022) The U.S. railway system, long considered a cost-effective and reliable way to get agricultural inputs and commodities to their destination, are not immune to the post-pandemic supply chain logistical challenges and service...
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