By David Lassen | August 19, 2026 Coalition says prior mergers created ‘non-competitive environment’ that STB ‘lacked the statutory and regulatory tools to address’ WASHINGTON — A coalition of rail unions has told the Surface Transportation Board that they support motions asking the board to summarily deny or reject the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger application. To continue […]
By Lisa Baertlein and Tim McLaughlin U.S. railroad Union Pacific (UNP.N), opens new tab collected $91.1 million more in fuel surcharges than it paid for fuel during the second quarter, far outpacing rivals, according to a company filing with the Surface Transportation Board and first reported by Reuters. To continue reading…
By Reuters LOS ANGELES, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Six U.S. railroads and two industry groups lost their appeal challenging a new rule that would require many trains to operate with at least two crew members, according to a ruling filed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit on Tuesday. To continue reading…