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Risk-sharing stalls high-speed airport rail deal
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (38+ words) Key disputes over financing continue to delay the flagship EEC project, writes Karnjana Karnjanatawe PUBLISHED: 6 Jun 2026 at 09: 38 What is the project? Who is building it? Why has it been delayed? What changes were proposed?...
Everybody's got opinions: UP-NS merger critics respond to STB decision on application - Rail Prime | Progressive Railroading
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (361+ words) By Bridget Dean, Senior Associate Editor" Meanwhile, critics of the merger"applauded the STB's decision to put the review on hold, saying the application as it stands is an "extremely flawed proposal," according to a statement"issued"on"May 28"by…...
Big Boy brings history and hundreds of spectators to Tama
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (415+ words) Families unfolded lawn chairs, rail enthusiasts set up cameras, and children eagerly watched down the tracks Monday morning as Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, made its way through Tama as part of the railroad's…...
Argos, community ready to welcome Union Pacific's "Big Boy" steam locomotive
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (449+ words) MARSHALL COUNTY (WSBT) " Argos is on the right track for a historic stop from Union Pacific's Big Boy train, the world's largest steam locomotive. The train tour is in honor of America's 250th anniversary. It's embarking on a coast-to-coast journey across…...
BLET members ratify new agreement with Delaware & Hudson - Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (210+ words) June 4, 2026 | Contract Agreement, News, Top News BLET members last week ratified a new three-year agreement with the Delaware & Hudson Railway. The agreement covers the period from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027, and provides general wage increases of 4. 5% for 2024, 4. 0% for 2025, and 3. 75% for 2026. There…...
BNamericas - Investments restore railways" leading role i. ..
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (73+ words) Investments restore railways" leading role in Latin America BNamericas Investments restore railways" leading role in Latin America 11, 000+ projects in Latin America. 24, 000+ global companies doing business in the region. 83, 000+ key contacts related to companies and projects Analysis, reports, news and interviews…...
STB case status page adds clarity to board actions
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (315+ words) Railway Supply " Railway News " STB case status page adds clarity to board actions STB case status page is now part of the Surface Transportation Board website, giving users a clearer look at where board proceedings stand. The tool also shows…...
Rail News - LSI acquires Five Rivers Distribution. For Railroad Career Professionals
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (161+ words) Logistic Services Inc. (LSI), a Carrix company operating bulk and breakbulk facilities in Arkansas and Mississippi, has acquired substantially all'assets of'Five Rivers Distribution LLC. The acquisition includes two multimodal terminals at the ports of Van Buren and Fort Smith, Arkansas, company…...
Rail fans thrilled to see Union Pacific Big Boy locomotive up close in West Chicago, Illinois
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (436+ words) June 3, 2026 / 5: 25 PM CDT / CBS Chicago A massive steam locomotive that first went into service 85 years ago has been traveling coast-to-coast to celebrate America's 250th birthday, and this week, it made a stop in Chicago's western suburbs. After rolling into the area…...
Long Ridge Railroad acquisition shifts Ohio rail focus
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (300+ words) Railway Supply " Railway News " Long Ridge Railroad acquisition shifts Ohio rail focus Long Ridge Railroad acquisition will place part of an Ohio rail line under new ownership, while East Ohio Valley Railway remains the operator. The proposed transaction covers 12. 2 miles…...