Rail strikes evaded, but worries remain among agriculture industry 12.15.2022 By Crystal Futrell Though legislation has helped prevent railroad strikes, rail performance remains a large issue for the overall US economy.Read More
Biden signs rail agreement following industry advocacy 12.02.2022 By Nicole Kerwin According to the associations, a strike would further worsen inflation and the supply chain for the pet food industry.Read More
NGFA: Monthlong rail labor crisis demands ‘swift action’ from Congress 11.29.2022 By Josh Sosland Dozens of groups have signed a letter urging congressional action to avert impending rail labor strikes.Read More
Rail unions reject labor agreement 11.03.2022 By Rachael Oatman and Ryan McCarthy The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division and the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen union have rejected the tentative agreement.Read More
Biden reaches tentative agreement with railway labor union 09.21.2022 By Arvin Donley The agreement was reached hours before a strike was scheduled to begin.Read More
New legislation seeks to address rail shipping inefficiencies 08.03.2022 By John Reidy The National Grain and Feed Association expressed its support of the new Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act.Read More
ADM shows support of KCS-CP railroad merger 07.20.2022 By John Reidy According to the company, the proposed merger would help improve transit times, infrastructure and service.Read More
CN pursues ‘Springfield line’ from KCS 01.19.2022 By Arvin Donley In response to the merger between CP and KCS, CN is asking for the KCS divestiture line as a merger condition.Read More
Cross-industry organizations join grain safety initiative 12.07.2021 By Arvin Donley This includes a new resource to provide greater visibility into recently carried commodities.Read More
Companies partner to establish new North American railway 11.09.2021 By Arvin Donley The Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and Kansas City Southern have filed a joint application to establish the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad. Read More