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BNSF CEO reiterates opposition to UP-NS merger (updated)

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UP and NS say their merger will take 2 million trucks off the highway annually

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Canadian high-speed operation envisions up to 72 trains daily

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MBTA approves $253 million program to overhaul 40 commuter diesels

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South Dakota to consider eliminating state Railroad Board

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Schultz confirmed for second term on STB

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MBTA narrows field of potential commuter rail operators to three

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Increase in platform barriers part of ongoing safety efforts in New York subways

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Rail regulation bill advances in Pennsylvania legislature

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Colorado steel mill halts rail shipments to BNSF and UP

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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to file merger application on Friday

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Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern offers to buy rail lines from South Dakota