This is the fifth in a five-part series about railroad growth coming from truck conversions contemplated in Union Pacific’s Dec. 19, 2025 application sent to the Surface Transportation Board to acquire Norfolk
In my job, I see every day how small, practical ideas can change the way we work. A pole that enables train crews to set and release hand brakes from the ground is a perfect example.
The Surface Transportation Board on March 13, 2026, responding to separate letters filed Sept. 30, 2025 by Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific about “specific concerns with respect to service commitments made by
Metra on Dec. 1, 2025, advised the Surface Transportation Board (STB) that “despite concerted and ongoing efforts,” no agreement has been reached on the conditions and compensation for the Chicagoland regional/commuter railroad’s use of Union Pacific’s (UP) terminal facilities, and requested the Board’s help to do so. The Board responded Dec. 2 and followed up March 12, 2026, directing the parties to continue negotiations, for now.
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) in a March 12 decision authorized Union Pacific (UP) to construct and operate approximately six miles of new rail line in Maricopa County, Ariz., subject to environmental and historic preservation conditions.
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Serviacero USA, described as “one of Mexico’s most comprehensive steel solutions groups, has purchased a rail-served site at Gulf Inland Logistics Park, where it will establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation. Liberty
CN reports its February grain movement results and releases an Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan Annual Report. Also, CSX recognizes nine short lines with partner awards; and Union Pacific (UP) earns Vendor of the Year from an ocean carrier agency.
The Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) on Feb. 27 released a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for Union Pacific’s (UP) proposed approximately six-mile single-track rail line in Mesa, Ariz.
Twin Eagle Terminals & Logistics (TETL) completes a 2,000-foot track expansion at its Big Spring, Texas, terminal. Also, Union Pacific (UP) and Heartland Co-op celebrate the first train loading at the new Millerton, Iowa, facility; and the North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) invests $600,000 to advance industry in Hertford County.