A deal has been reached between union workers and six Class I railroads, averting a threatened strike that could have snarled the nation’s freight and passenger rail service.
September 15, 2022freight rail
Government, Business, Logistics, Breaking News 
A CSX locomotive is coupled to railway cars in Selkirk, N.Y., Sept. 14. (Hans Pennink/Associated Press)
Rail Strike Averted as Unions Agree to Deal
A CSX locomotive is coupled to railway cars in Selkirk, N.Y., Sept. 14. (Hans Pennink/Associated Press) Government, Business, Logistics 
An Amtrak passenger train and a freight train head toward Chicago Wednesday. (Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press)
From Carmakers to Refiners, Industries Brace for Rail Strike
An Amtrak passenger train and a freight train head toward Chicago Wednesday. (Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press)Here’s how some industries are gauging the potential impacts and getting ready for the possible rail work stoppage.
September 14, 2022 Government, Business 
A Presidential Emergency Board, which is tasked with communicating and helping railroads and the workforce reach an agreement, went into effect July 18. (foras5/Getty Images)
ATA Praises Biden’s Executive Order During Rail Negotiations
A Presidential Emergency Board, which is tasked with communicating and helping railroads and the workforce reach an agreement, went into effect July 18. (foras5/Getty Images)American Trucking Associations touted the Biden White House’s recent directive to assist with ongoing freight rail workforce negotiations.
July 18, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
A BNSF freight train in Galesburg, Ill. (Shafkat Anowar/Associated Press)
Biden Blocks Freight Rail Strike, Appoints Arbitrators
A BNSF freight train in Galesburg, Ill. (Shafkat Anowar/Associated Press)OMAHA, Neb. — President Joe Biden on July 15 blocked a freight railroad strike that would disrupt shipments of all kinds of goods for at least 60 days by naming a board of arbitrators to intervene in the contract dispute.
July 15, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
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US Chamber Calls for White House Help in Rail Labor Dispute
Gene J. Puskar/ Associated PressCiting supply chain concerns, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined other transportation stakeholders in calling on the White House to assist with labor disputes in the freight rail sector.
July 12, 2022 Government, Business, Safety, Logistics 
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House Transportation Leaders Press Freight Rail Safety
Getty ImagesThe top Democrats on the House transportation panel highlighted workplace safety concerns across freight rail operations shortly after the Biden administration awarded the industry grants to alleviate supply chain woes.
June 15, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
A Kansas City Southern train. (Doug Wertman/Flickr)
STB Proposes Emergency Action to Keep Rail Freight Moving
A Kansas City Southern train. (Doug Wertman/Flickr)The U.S. Surface Transportation Board proposed a rule change that aims to bring immediate relief for shippers facing poor rail service, asserting that the agency can take emergency action on its own to address delays.
April 22, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
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Senators Laud Freight Rail Industry
Luke Sharrett/BloombergAs they advocated for additional emergency aid for transportation stakeholders, the leadership of a Senate committee touted freight railroads’ role during the coronavirus pandemic.
October 22, 2020 Business, TCA 
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Energy Group Joins Shippers Alleging Price Fixing in Rail Transport
Ken James/BloombergTotal Petrochemicals & Refining USA is the latest big freight shipper to accuse the four biggest U.S. railroads of price fixing by adding fuel surcharges to cargo prices.
January 6, 2020 Government, Business, Logistics, TCA 
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Pennsylvania Freight Rail Track Gets $700,000 for Rehabilitation
Getty ImagesThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation awarded $700,000 to Pittsburgh Intermodal Terminals Inc. to improve about 1 mile of freight rail track to bolster operations and generate jobs in Beaver County.
December 13, 2019