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(8 articles)Rail Freight Surges 2.5% as Industrial Goods Spike
U.S. rail freight volumes posted solid gains for the week ending July 25, with combined carload and intermodal traffic reaching 527,162 units—a 2.5% year-over-year increase. The growth was driven by s
Union Pacific Q2 2026 Earnings Beat: 6% Net Income Growth
Union Pacific delivered solid second-quarter 2026 financial results, with net income rising 6% year-over-year to $2.0 billion and diluted EPS improving 7% to $3.36. Adjusted metrics performed even mor
Rail Intermodal Surges 10.9% as Shippers Flee Rising Truck Rates
U.S. intermodal rail volumes grew 10.9% year-over-year for the week ending June 13, significantly outpacing carload growth of 2.8%, signaling a pronounced shift in modal economics. This acceleration r
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
Rail Traffic Surges 4.2% YoY as Grain, Petroleum Lead Growth
North American rail freight demonstrated sustained momentum in the week ending May 16, 2026, with combined carload and intermodal volume reaching 511,216 units—a 4.2% year-over-year increase. The Asso
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
CPKC Shares Maintain Strength Above 200-Day Average
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) is maintaining technical strength by trading above its 200-day moving average, a key indicator of medium-term price momentum. This financial data point reflects m
UP-NS Rail Merger Resubmitted: STB Weighs Transcontinental Service
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed an amended merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, addressing regulatory concerns raised in the initial January rejection. The revised f