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 […]
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…
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…
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…
Click here for Andrew Elmore Obituary Celebration of Life Andy Elmore April 26, 2026 From 3:00 to 6:00 VFW in Arnold, Mo.
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
A new analysis of railroad accident data reveals a recurring cycle of industry opposition and federal inaction to attempts to improve safety By CAT MURPHY, HALEY PARSLEY, JOSEPHINE JOHNSON and MOLECULE JONGWILAI / Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, University of Maryland Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, University of Maryland Human errors and track defects caused […]
By David Lassen Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern currently have more than 2,300 locomotives in storage and anticipate, at least initially, a further reduction in motive-power needs if the railroads are allowed to merge, the railroads say in their application to the Surface Transportation Board. To continue reading…
February 5, 1969 — December 11, 2025 Scott L. Frank Obituary courtesy of Meridith MFuneral Home. P.C. Click here for obituary
St. Louis, TCU/IAMField Educational RepresentativeTransportation Classes + WELDING/CARMAN/RAIL CAR REPAIR Address of opening: 3860 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108 TCU/IAM union youth training program in St. Louis, MO,is seeking applicants for employment as a Field Educational Representative. TCU/IAM partners with the St. Louis Job Corps Program to train and place young adults in Transportation Industry careers. […]