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STB Releases Details for CP-KCS Merger Hearing

The Surface Transportation Board late last week announced additional instructions for this week’s hearing on the proposed merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.

Patriot Rail to Acquire Delta Southern Railroad

Patriot Rail Company LLC today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Delta Southern Railroad, Inc.

UP, Shell Sign MOU Aimed at Reducing GHGs

Union Pacific Railroad and Shell have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that calls for the exploration and testing of initiatives designed to help UP achieve its goals to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions (GHGs).

Watco, Telegraph to Partner in Railcar Visibility Initiative

Short-line operator and 3PL Watco is partnering with next-generation rail software provider Telegraph to provide shippers with railcar visibility beyond Watco’s facilities and tracks.

Progress Rail to Provide BNSF With Zero-Exhaust Emission Locomotives

Progress Rail announced late last week it will supply up to four EMD® Joule battery-electric locomotives to BNSF Railway Co.

Oakland, Seattle-Tacoma Hit by ILWU Job Slowdowns As Deal Remains Elusive

Slowdown tactics employed by the ILWU last week reduced cargo handling productivity in Oakland and Seattle-Tacoma and come as the union and waterfront employers continue to negotiate for a new contract.

Florida Ports and Railroads Eye Hurricane Ian

The ports along Florida’s Gulf-facing coastline and eastern U.S. freight railroads are taking steps to safeguard their operations ahead of Hurricane Ian.

International News

Wagon for Military Vehicles and Other Heavy Loads

Tatravagónka’s Sagmms 490 six-axle flat wagon has a capacity of 101 tonnes for the transport of heavy tracked and wheeled military vehicles.

Competitive Freight Wagon Aims to Boost Rail Freight

On show in Berlin is a prototype four-wheeled intermodal wagon intended to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of rail freight.

China Reins in Its Belt and Road Program, $1T Later

After loans have gone sour and projects have stalled, Beijing is revamping its troubled initiative.
 
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