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North America
‘I’m not focused on names at all’: Rumors of Trump Station replacing Penn Station in New York batted aside
By Philip Marcelo and The Associated PressJune 9, 2026
A maintenance worker walks past the company logo on the side of a locomotive in the Union Pacific Railroad fueling yard in north Denver, Oct. 18, 2006.
North America
Union Pacific CEO responds to Trump idea for U.S. stake in $71.5 billion railroad mega merger: ‘We do not need anybody’s help to do this’
By Jordan BlumJune 4, 2026
A Union Pacific freight train in Hutto, Texas.
Politics
Trump floated the idea of a 15% government stake in a massive railroad merger
By Jordan Blum and Alyson ShontellMay 29, 2026
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Commentary
The U.S. freight network is broken by design. One merger could start fixing it
By Brigham A. McCownMay 21, 2026
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Economy
New York governor pleads for remote work during massive rail strike: ‘regular commuters who can work from home … please do so’
By Philip Marcelo, Michael R. Sisak and The Associated PressMay 18, 2026
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Economy
Spring Hamptons traffic nightmare as Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike
By Philip Marcelo and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
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Commentary
Congress is about to chase rail freight onto American roads. It risks thousands of deaths
By Michael F. GormanMarch 6, 2026
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Politics
Trump hit with $16 billion lawsuit for move to cripple New York metro area rail tunnel
By The Associated PressFebruary 4, 2026
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Banking
Over half the workers in the $85 billion Union Pacific/Northern Southern railroads oppose the merger
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressDecember 17, 2025
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Law
Norfolk Southern revives plans for $20 million first responder training center near horrific East Palestine derailment site
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressNovember 24, 2025
Death of BNSF Railway conductor who was hit by a passing train is under investigation
North America
Death of BNSF Railway conductor who was hit by a passing train is under investigation
By The Associated PressOctober 19, 2025
A maintenance worker walks past the company logo on the side of a locomotive in the Union Pacific Railroad fueling yard in north Denver, Oct. 18, 2006.
Economy
Largest rail union backs $85 billion merger after job protections, but critics warn of monopoly risk
By The Associated PressSeptember 23, 2025
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Law
Railroad regulators to train 163 inspectors to spot cracks in railroad bridges, up from 7
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressSeptember 5, 2025
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Politics
Trump fires Democratic member from transportation board just before it considers the largest railroad merger in history
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2025
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Finance
Even the railroad barons never did this: an $85 billion merger stretching from coast to coast
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressJuly 29, 2025
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