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November 21, 2023 | Infrastructure

STB approves modifications to Brightline West HS line

The $US 12.5bn Brightline West high-speed project comes closer to realisation.

December 9, 2022 | Freight

NS purchases Cincinnati Southern Railway

Acquisition for $US 1.62bn replaces NS lease on 539.2km railway.

January 14, 2022 | North America

Canadian National calls for divestment of line as part of CP-KCS merger

CN claims it would spend at least $US 250m on a line that would otherwise lose its importance.

September 16, 2021 | Financial

Kansas City Southern agrees termination fees with Canadian National

Refund of $US 1.4bn follows failure of CN’s planned merger with KCS.

September 10, 2021 | Financial

Canadian Pacific “is ready to re-engage with KCS” as deadline for offer decision looms

CP claims merger with KCS would create new competition and reduce congestion.

September 1, 2021 | Central/South America

Surface Transport Board rejects planned CN/KCS merger

Canadian National is evaluating its options; Canadian Pacific urges its own offer to be accepted.

August 18, 2021 | Financial

Class 1 railways respond to STB over intermodal concerns

Increased demand as global economic recovery a factor in American intermodal congestion.

August 11, 2021 | Financial

CP comes back with revised offer for KCS

The news comes as STB confirms date for voting trust decision on CN proposal to purchase the Class 1.

August 9, 2021 | News

STB to consider Amtrak case for Gulf Coast service

Surface Transportation Board rules Amtrak’s plans for passenger service is ‘ripe for adjudication’.

July 26, 2021 | Freight

STB concern over congestion at Class 1 terminals

Oberman concerned about fees for container storage and congestion at intermodal terminals.

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