NEXT MEETING: August 18th, 2026
Unions ask STB to force UP-NS to make public detailed information on merger’s impact on jobs
By David Lassen | July 2, 2026 Railroads’ application classifies data that was public in prior merger filings as ‘highly confidential’ WASHINGTON — A coalition of labor unions has asked the Surface Transportation Board to make public information about the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger’s impact on workers, saying that it does not involve commercially sensitive information […]
Charles Eugene Koch
March 23, 1933 – June 23, 2026 Charles (Charlie) Eugene Koch was born in De Soto on March 23, 1933, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Koch. He passed away at the age of 93 on June 23, 2026 at Mercy Jefferson hospital. To read full obituary…
Berkshire-owned railroad blasts rival mega-merger
BNSF chief Katie Farmer says $85bn deal between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will reduce competition A proposed $85bn mega-merger between railroad companies Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would feed inflation and worsen affordability in the US, the boss of rival operator BNSF has warned. To continue reading…
Barbara J. Hoffman
July 16, 1961 – May 15, 2026 BARBARA’S OBITUARY Barbara J. Hoffman, age 64, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 16, 1961, in East St. Louis to the late Geno Cawvey and Barbara (nee Duke) Hicks. Barbara was a 1979 graduate […]
Class I Briefs: CN, UP
Written by Carolina Worrell, Senior Editor CN reports its March grain movement. Also, Union Pacific (UP) reaches an agreement with the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA). To continue reading…
Celebration of Life for Andy Elmore
Click here for Andrew Elmore Obituary Celebration of Life Andy Elmore April 26, 2026 From 3:00 to 6:00 VFW in Arnold, Mo.
Brotherhood of- Railway Carmen Local 6078 Golf Tournament 2026
Sixth Annual all UNION Carmen four man scramble. Please come and enjoy a cold brew and bbq with your Union Brothers! You do not have to play golf to attend. Get your teams ready! Contact Dave Johnson for any questions or to register your team. 573-701-4413 Tee Time 10:00 am May 16th, 2026
Railroads and shippers weigh in on STB’s plan to boost rail competition
By Rip Watson Shippers support board’s goal of repealing regulations making it difficult to obtain reciprocal switching and other remedies; railroads react cautiously WASHINGTON — Shippers this week cheered the Surface Transportation Board’s proposal to boost rail competition, while railroads offered a range of nuanced responses to limit how future rate cases should be addressed […]
Dennis Weiss Retiring
30 years of service retirement today Congratulations, Dennis Weiss, on 30 years of dedicated service to the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen and Union Pacific—your hard work, commitment, and pride in the craft have helped keep the railroad running strong and have made a lasting impact on your union brothers and sisters.
FRA directs Amtrak to take up restructuring proposal
The Federal Railroad Administration has revealed that it has instructed Amtrak to undertake an organizational restructuring that would split the railroad into three separate operating entities, the Rail Passengers Association (RPA) reported late last week. To continue reading…