US freight company completes work to expand Alabama rail capacity
US freight company Norfolk Southern has completed work to improve infrastructure across the state of Alabama, which will increase capacity and make th…
Wabtec to modernise 33 locomotives
Norfolk Southern Corporation has signed a contract with Wabtec Corporation modernise and upgrade 33 DC-traction Evolution Series locomotives.
US railroads offer extra customer protections as part of merger
The planned merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern has additional customer protections beyond those included in the original application.
World’s largest steam locomotive helps Philadelphia celebrate Independence Day
On 4th July, America’s 250th Anniversary was celebrated in Philadelphia with the appearance of Union Pacific’s No. 4014 Big Boy.
Planned merger between two major American railroads
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have submitted an application to merge to the USA’s Surface Transportation Board.
Communities in 22 states benefit as Norfolk Southern doubles giving
Railway freight operator Norfolk Southern doubled its corporate giving in 2023, underlining its commitment to community engagement and support.
Freight operator Norfolk Southern works with trade unions on safety reporting pilot
US freight operator Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) announced this week that it is working with trade unions and the Federal Railroad Administratio…
Amtrak awards contracts for Susquehanna River Rail Bridge replacement
Amtrak has appointed the Flatiron/Herzog Joint Venture as its Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contractor for the building of two new bridges.
US government gives Amtrak nearly $200m for Northeast Corridor and Gulf Coast improvements
The USA's federal government has awarded rail operator Amtrak and its partners nearly $200 million to support four projects in the Northeast Corridor.