Class I Briefs: CN, NS

CN reports its December grain movement. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) supports Warrior Met Coal’s Blue Creek Mine project with a $200 million investment.

(Courtesy of UP)

UP+NS Merger Application ‘Complete’? (UPDATED 1/8)

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) “should reject the efforts of a few parties … to delay and prolong this proceeding by claiming the [recently filed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern] Application [seeking authorization to

BNSF, CN, CPKC, CSX, NGFA: UP+NS Merger Application ‘Incomplete’

All four Class I railroads—BNSF, CN, CPKC, CSX—that will remain independent, at least in the short term, if the Surface Transportation Board approves the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, have given the application

Class I Briefs: UP, CSX, CN/CPKC

Union Pacific’s (UP) Chicago Service Unit celebrates a world-class safety achievement. Also, CSX’s Columbus, Ohio, Mechanical Team achieves 1,500 days injury-free; and the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) releases its annual Maximum Grain Revenue Entitlements for CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).

Class I Briefs: CN, CSX, CPKC

CN reports its November grain movement and debuts a special locomotive to help spread the word about suicide prevention. Also, CSX’s Locomotive Service Team in Toledo, Ohio, achieves 11 years injury-free; and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) takes delivery of its 100th Tier 4 Wabtec Evolution Series diesel electric locomotive.

CPKC AVP of U.S. Government Affairs Larry Lloyd (far left) who traveled to Washington, D.C., with President and CEO Keith Creel (center), where they met with Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz (R-Texas), among others. (Courtesy of Lloyd)

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CSX, CN, CPKC

BNSF provides an operational performance update and marks the 11th consecutive month of “record-breaking” terminal dwell. Also, Newsweek ranks CSX as No. 1 in the Transportation and Logistics category of its 2026 Most Responsible Companies List; CN teams with Ts’îl Kaz Koh First Nation on an emergency preparedness and spill response exercise; and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) President and CEO Keith Creel visits Capitol Hill.

With its “direct-to-port rail access, dependable plug capacity, and weekly service” at the Port of Prince Rupert, CN said that perishable goods can “move seamlessly and stay fresh from Asia to key markets across Canada and the U.S. Midwest.” (Courtesy of CN)

Class I Briefs: CN, NS, UP

CN reignites CargoCool Intelligen Powerpack service out of the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) awards more than $6.1 million through its Thriving Communities and Safety First grant programs in 2025; and Union Pacific (UP) shares how it helps keep America “mission ready,” moving equipment, supplies and technology that supports national defense.

Rob Russell: ‘Rail is a Precious Commodity’ – RAIL GROUP ON AIR

Rob Russell, Managing Partner, Russell-Kroese Partners, joins Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono for a wide-ranging discussion on the railroad industry and its future, with particular emphasis on the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk

BWC Breaks Ground on New Miss. Terminal Facility

Officials and individuals from the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), Jackson County Economic Foundation (JCEDF), the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, the Jackson County Port Authority, and Chevron Corporation joined BWC Terminals (BWC)

CN Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

CN on Dec. 2 released its 2024 Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report, marking the 10th edition of the Class I’s comprehensive disclosure on its sustainability performance.

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