Ohio derailment recovery costs set to reach $1 billion
The costs associated with the freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, in February are going through the roof. Norfolk Southern, the operating company involved…
More rail unions vote in the US, a reason to smile?
After the first and only so far disapproval of the US government’s deal to resolve the dispute between railway carriers and unions, six more votes…
First rejection of Biden’s deal brings strike clouds on the US horizon again
The tentative deal proposed by US president Biden to resolve a labour dispute between railway carriers and unions has received its first rejection. More than…
President Biden seeks to ward off national strike by US railway workers
US President Joe Biden is seeking to ward off a national strike by railway workers, which could begin later this week and potentially wreak havoc…
US rail authority proposes new two-person crew rule to enhance train safety
Rail operators in the US will be required to maintain two-person crews under a proposed new rule by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to enhance…
Amazon eyes greater rail freight presence in the US
Amazon is looking to strengthen its presence in the rail freight space in the US by opening the capacity of its fleet of 53-foot intermodal…
US Emergency Board seeks resolution to rail freight disputes
Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) order signed by US President Joe Biden last month has averted the immediate threat of strikes in the sector. Still, longer-term,…