#freight-rail
(20 articles)CMA CGM to Acquire Majority Stake in French Rail Freight Leader
CMA CGM, a global container shipping giant, is set to acquire a significant minority stake (up to 49%) in Rail Logistics Europe (RLE), the rail freight holding company of France's state railway SNCF.
FS Logistix & Automar Launch New Rail Corridor for Car Shipments
FS Logistix and Automar have announced the establishment of a new dedicated car train corridor, representing a strategic expansion in European automotive logistics. This initiative reflects the growin
Norfolk Southern Conductor Fatality Prompts NTSB Investigation
A Norfolk Southern conductor died Thursday morning when struck by a westbound train in Whiting, Indiana while conducting trackside inspection duties. Scott Shoemaker, 57, was working an eastbound trai
BNDES Funds R$377M Rail Modernization for Brado Logística
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has committed R$377.2 million (approximately USD 75 million) to finance a rail infrastructure modernization project led by Brado Logística. This significant capi
UP-NS Rail Merger: CEOs Discuss Regulatory Path & Economic Impact
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's proposed merger represents one of the most significant consolidation moves in U.S. rail freight, with potential to reshape how goods flow across the country. The C
CSX Celebrates Exclusive DC Operations with USA 250 Anniversary Train
CSX Railway reinforced its market position as the sole Class I freight railroad operating within Washington, D.C., by hosting a ceremonial anniversary event featuring specially painted locomotives num
Freight Rail Study Calls for Regional Coordination & Data Investment
A recent freight rail study underscores the urgent need for coordinated regional planning and analytics-backed capital investment to improve North American rail freight performance. The research highl
Norfolk Southern Balances Merger Push With Service Recovery Efforts
Norfolk Southern's Chief Executive Mark George has publicly affirmed the railroad's commitment to both immediate operational recovery and long-term strategic consolidation with Union Pacific, rejectin
FRA Approves Track Inspection AI: CSX Rollout July 2026
The Federal Railroad Administration approved a five-year waiver in December 2025 enabling expanded use of Automated Track Inspection (ATI) technology on freight railroads. CSX, one of North America's
PE firms reshape US rail landscape, acquire short-line control
Private equity firms are rapidly acquiring ownership of America's 600+ short-line railroads, fundamentally reshaping the freight rail landscape. These small carriers operate nearly 50,000 miles of tra
UP Rejects Federal Stake in $85B Norfolk Southern Merger
Union Pacific's CEO Jim Vena has publicly rejected the possibility of federal government investment in the proposed $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern, asserting that the company possesses suffi
UP-NS Merger Faces Extended STB Review; Fall 2027 Close Expected
The Surface Transportation Board has conditionally accepted the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger application but signaled it will conduct a rigorous, discovery-led review rather than a routine re
UP-NS Revised Merger Application Advances at STB
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have resubmitted revised merger application materials to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), advancing a major consolidation effort in North American rail freigh
STB Accepts UP-NS Rail Merger Application; Supplemental Info Required
The Surface Transportation Board has formally accepted the revised merger application from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, marking a critical milestone in one of North America's most significant p
UP Defends Merger Filing as STB Decision Looms
Union Pacific fired back at allegations from six state attorneys general that the railroad failed to provide adequate documentation in its revised merger application with Norfolk Southern to the Surfa
Formula 1 Tests Freight Rail for Event Logistics
Formula 1 is piloting freight rail as an alternative to traditional road-based logistics for transporting equipment between race events, representing a notable shift toward sustainability in high-perf
BNSF Names New COO as Matt Garland Departs After 5 Months
BNSF Railway has undergone a significant leadership transition in its operations division, promoting Craig Morehouse to chief operations officer after Matt Garland's departure following just five mont
UP-NS Merger Faces Industry Pushback From Competing Railroads
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's refiled merger application faces mounting industry opposition, with competing railroads arguing the proposal inadequately addresses competitive and capacity concer
Transnet Opens Rails: 11 Private Operators Begin Service
Transnet, South Africa's state-owned freight rail operator, has granted access to 11 private rail operators to begin commercial services on its network. This represents a significant shift toward mark
Industry Groups Oppose Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
Industry groups have formally signaled opposition to a potential merger between two of North America's largest freight rail carriers, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. This consolidation would resha