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CSX Acquiring New England’s Pan Am Railways

November 30, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. is acquiring New England’s Pan Am Railways, whose rail carrier subsidiaries comprise North America’s largest regional railroad.

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Senate Confirms Two to STB, Marking First Time Since 2015 Board Has a Full Slate of Members

November 23, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The confirmation of Robert Primus and Michelle Schultz as STB members marks the first time since the 2015 reauthorization that the STB will have a full slate of five members.

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Lawmakers Signal Opposition to Regulatory Overreach in Rail Transportation of Coal and Other Materials

May 21, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

A pair of Republican lawmakers signaled opposition to the potential application of what they say is a patchwork of pollutant discharge permitting requirements in rail transportation of coal and other bulk commodities over river crossings.

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FRA Proposes Rule to Measure Performance and Quality of Intercity Passenger Trains

March 21, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is proposing a rule to measure the performance and service quality of intercity passenger train operations.

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A Brief Overview of Legislation and Regulation Leading to Positive Train Control

June 4, 2019 Special to Railfanning.org

Congress and federal authorities have expressed their interest in some level of automatic train control (ATC) for more than a century.

STB

AAR to STB: Incorporate Cost-Benefit Analysis Into Rulemaking Proceedings

April 5, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) wants the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to incorporate cost-benefit analysis into its rulemaking proceedings.

Legislation

Trump Unveils American Infrastructure Initiative

February 12, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

President Trump today unveiled his much-anticipated infrastructure initiative, a $1.5 trillion proposal that aims to speed the completion of projects and return decision-making authority to local governments.

Short Line/Regional

Genesee & Wyoming Acquiring Heart of Georgia Railroad

February 8, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) is acquiring the shares of Atlantic Western Transportation, Inc., parent company of Heart of Georgia Railroad, Inc. (HOG).

Amtrak

Genesee & Wyoming Buying Providence and Worcester Railroad

August 15, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is buying Providence and Worcester Railroad Co. for approximately $126 million (or $25 per share).

Canadian Pacific

Canadian Pacific to Seek STB Declaratory Order

February 16, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific today said it will seek a declaratory order from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) to confirm the viability of the voting trust structure that CP has suggested as part of its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern Corp.

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