Topic: United States

China-Europe and INSTC Israel threatens strikes on Iran’s railway network

The Israeli army has warned Iranians to stay away from rail infrastructure. The warning remains active until 21:00 on 7 April. Earlier, the United States…
UNION PACIFIC AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN American unions oppose mega-merger: ‘competitiveness and jobs in danger’

The USA may see a game-changing rail merger take place in the near future. Union Pacific (UP) aspires to acquire Norfolk Southern (NS), which would…
UNION PACIFIC AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN Rail freight mega-merger in the US keeps encountering opposition

The merger of Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS), two of the largest rail freight companies in the US, continues to stir controversy. Shippers…
UPDATED: AGREEMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED Biggest rail freight merger in US history estimated at 72 billion dollars

Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS), two of the largest operators in the United States, agreed on joining forces to create “America’s first transcontinental…
UNION PACIFIC AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN Another big merger in sight for US rail freight?

The rail freight market in the United States is dominated by six companies, the so-called Class I railroads. Two of them, Union Pacific (UP) and…
H1 2025 FIGURES Port of Antwerp throughput down 4.3% as exporters maintain ‘wait-and-see’ approach

The Belgian port of Antwerp is one of Europe’s most connected to the United States, which recently announced a 30% tariff on products coming from…
geopolitical tensions Sea shipping still safest bet amid Iran crisis, says expert

The global supply chain is currently holding its breath due to the recent escalation against Iran. Despite the possible (but not necessarily likely) closure of…
Long Island Short Haul New York shows small distances can mean big freight wins

It has been difficult to make short route freight a commercial proposition in the UK. However, on the unlikely streets of New York City, short-line…
dangerous goods Tesla wants to put lithium batteries on rail, trade union strongly opposed

Elon Musk’s electric car company Tesla requested a permit to transport lithium batteries across the United States by rail. However, trade union SMART-TD “is having…
Trains targeted Rail robberies now prime crime in the US, Nikes popular among criminals

In a country like the United States, with its vast landscapes, train crews are bound to find themselves far removed from civilisation every so often.…
Tidbit The 19th-century Tehachapi loop, where trains can cross themselves

Built in 1876, the 1,17-kilometre Tehachapi loop is a hotspot for rail fans. Understandably so, as the Californian rail climb is probably one of the…
world in focus Canada-US-Mexico services start to deliver for CPKC

Combining CP and KCS networks enables CPKC to transport cargo from Mexico to more US and Canadian destinations, shifting focus to longer haul routes.