A thriving rail industry is foundational for the U.S. economy. Since the 1800s, railroads have powered the U.S. by hauling ...

Attorneys general in three states are asking federal regulators to approve the proposed merger between Union Pacific and ...

Commentary: The proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is an opportunity to rebuild and reconnect America ...

The attorneys general from nine states have asked the Surface Transportation Board to give Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern a thorough review, arguing that the merger will ...

Dozens of projects to increase freight and passenger rail efficiency still to come as CREATE enters third decade.

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association has informed the Surface Transportation Board that it intends to ...

RAILWAY AGE, SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE: Imagine a future where autonomous freight trains in North America operate across long distances. This future is one the industry must consider if it wants to compete ...

Earlier this year two of America’s largest railroads – Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern – announced their intention to merge. If approved by the government, the combined entity wou ...

The US economy can keep running without freight trains - but not for long. That is why the risk of the first national railroad strike in 30 years is so worrying to economists and businesses.A brief ...

The Chicago-based Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) has announced it will host its annual Winter Meeting January 13 ...

Rail investment will boost Illinois' economy, create thousands of jobs and secure our place as a national freight hub, writes ...