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Amtrak is asking for public comments on the proposed separation of our national passenger rail system. Comment period open until 10/30/26.

The Future of Amtrak Amtrak is delivering historic results today because of the commitment of our employees and loyalty of our customers, all while the scale of our responsibilities and the expectations of our customers, partners and stakeholders continue to grow. Our structure must evolve to deliver to the needs of the...

Democrat Urges Rail Regulator to Probe Alleged Merger Threats The Surface Transportation Board should address claims that Union Pacific Corp. has threatened to raise rates on customers who oppose its proposed takeover of Norfolk Southern Corp. to form the nation’s first coast-to-coast freight network, according to Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin.

Threatening to raise shipper's rate if they don't publicly support the merger.
We are not surprised, are you?

Op-ed: U.P.'s proposed merger would make tough times even tougher for Nebraska farmers Last month, the pending Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger was paused as regulators asked for more details. Let’s hope their pause is more than a box checking exercise.

We will be talking with railroaders about AI and automation Wednesday, July 15 at 6pm CT.
Free event.
Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/n6SPzSCISJmt9pbEoWqFsA

A cracked wheel doesn't always show itself. Norfolk Southern's new AI system catches it anyway — scanning every wheel with cameras at speeds up to 70 mph. It already helped trigger an industry-wide recall. It's this kind of innovation that's part of freight rail's ongoing commitment to safety. 🔩