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BNSF Files Petition Requesting STB to Enforce, Review Union Pacific-Southern Pacific Merger Conditions

December 2, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway has filed a petition with the Surface Transportation Board, requesting the immediate review and enforcement of conditions imposed during the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific merger nearly 30 years ago.

Freight Railroads Don’t Join Voluntary Safety Program, Report Finds

August 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new report says none of the nation’s largest freight railroads have joined a voluntary federal safety program despite earlier promises to do so.

Jaguar Transport Holdings Acquires Columbia Basin Railroad and Central Washington Railroad

August 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Jaguar Transport Holdings began operating the Columbia Basin Railroad and the Central Washington Railroad on Aug. 27, following the completion of its acquisition of the two rail lines.

BNSF, CSX Announce New Intermodal Services

August 22, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amid discussion about a possible merger, BNSF and CSX today announced several new intermodal service products that will offer customers seamless, efficient coast-to-coast solutions for shipping between the western and eastern U.S.

A southbound CSX Transportation train passes through Ringgold, Georgia, in early June 2018.

Ancora: CSX Should Pursue Merger

August 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Ancora Holdings Group has sent CSX’s Board of Directors a letter, urging it to vigorously explore merger options.

Class III Carrier Files to Extend Trackage Rights Agreement in Oklahoma, Texas

April 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Grainbelt Corporation, a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption with the Surface Transportation Board to extend the term of the previously amended local trackage rights on trackage owned by BNSF Railway.

BNSF: $3.8 Billion Capital Investment Plan for 2025

February 8, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway recently announced a $3.8 billion capital investment plan for 2025, which company officials say demonstrates its dedication to operating a safe and reliable network while ensuring it is prepared to handle anticipated customer needs.

35 Years Ago, J.B. Hunt Revolutionized a New Kind of Service

February 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. recently achieved a major company milestone as its intermodal service surpassed 35 years of operations.

New Mexico Railway Safety Act Races Through First Committee

February 6, 2025 Source New Mexico

A legislative panel on Tuesday gave the green light to a proposal to protect train workers, passengers and the communities built next to freight train routes, though it still has two more stops before it can go to a vote in the House of Representatives.

225 Rail and UTLX Announce Strategic Partnership

January 24, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Tank Car Company and 225 Rail are pleased to announce a strategic partnership for railcar owners and shippers.