CN Press Clippings Summary

CN Press Clippings Summary — September 4, 2026
In this episode:
Parry Sound council expresses disappointment with CN Rail
Valders Woman Survives Vehicle Collision with a Train
CN, CPKC kick off 2026-27 grain year with new August records
CN and CPKC report record grain movement in August
Boone County Commission urges CSX, WVDOH to review public safety hazards
If Bridgeport stops the Amtrak facility, the rail yard doesn't go away. It goes back to Union Pacific.
NS chassis shortage disrupts freight deliveries in Pennsylvania
Stakeholder standoff over empties sparks congestion risk at India's Mundra Port

CN Press Clippings Summary — September 3, 2026
In this episode:
UP's Vena says regulators should address potential future mergers as they occur, not as part of UP-NS proceeding
FRA safety advisory expresses concerns over restricted-speed operations in PTC area
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending August 29, 2026
Weekly U.S. rail traffic continues to top 2025 levels
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending August 29, 2026
Norfolk Southern completes infrastructure projects on 3B Corridor
Ocean carriers skipping Panama Canal, China ports as delays mount

CN Press Clippings Summary — September 2, 2026
In this episode:
Proclamations – September 2026
Corps inanimé retrouvé à Saint-Henri
Destination Niagara promised more GO trains. Instead, Niagara is losing much of its weekday service
Residents press officials on public safety, property value concerns after train derailment
Tk'emlups gears up for rail hub near Kamloops
STB extends deadline for participation in UP-NS merger review
STB Advances UP-NS Merger Proceeding to 'Merits Evaluation' Phase (UPDATED Sept. 1)
Union Pacific Sees Norfolk Southern Merger Closing by Late 2027 as STB Review Advances
RAC Study Finds Immediate Depreciation Could Boost Canadian Rail Investment and GDP
UP vs. Metra: Appeals Court Decides in STB's Favor
Class I Briefs: CSX
Illinois inland port launches upgrades at CN-served river terminal
Georgia Ports' economic impact grew 4% last year, study says
MSC revises Sentosa service with 'megamax' ship calls to Long Beach

CN Press Clippings Summary — September 1, 2026
In this episode:
Derailed CN train in Truro back on tracks, key crossing expected to reopen Tuesday
Repentigny residents press for answers, safety measures after July 5 train derailment
The Alinea development application was sailing along - then it hit a bump: CN Rail has taken their concerns to the Ontario Land Tribunal
B.C.'s Zanardi Rapids Bridge on track for 2027 completion
CN Rail sees strong grain movement heading into harvest
Port of Churchill loads first grain export since 2020, bound for Europe
Both major railways see declines in grain delivery during week 3: Ag Transport Coalition
Regulators should OK the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger
Grain Industry Pushes Back on Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
Vance, EPA chief call for investigation into Biden administration response to East Palestine derailment
GMXT quietly claims Class I railroad growth crown: Analysis
Inside the railroad security operation taking on cargo theft
FRA publishes new rules as part of deregulatory effort
Railroaders Are The Engine Behind America's Freight Economy
Delays hampering CSX intermodal customers in Atlanta

CN Press Clippings Summary — August 31, 2026
In this episode:
CN train derails in Truro, blocking key crossing; no injuries reported
Labbée champions effort to save Skead trestle bridge
Emergency crews rush to incident along train tracks in Vanderhoof
'She was kind': Funeral services to be held for 15-year-old girl, honor roll student fatally hit by train in Mundelein
When Associations Speak, Members Don't Always Agree
Chicago carries the nation's freight; merger must carry its weight
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Press Regulators to Advance Rail Merger Review
Graham, vice chairman of NTSB, to retire
AI almost sent hazmat train barreling toward 'catastrophe' in Eastern WA
Export Logistics, Transloading Facility Opens in British Columbia
Prince Rupert Port launches $750M export hub
New facility at Prince Rupert expands West Coast container capacity
Charleston looks to deepen remaining stretches of shipping channel
Yusen Terminals secures 30-year lease extension from Port of Los Angeles

CN Press Clippings Summary — August 28, 2026
In this episode:
Wildfire near Little Fort being held; multiple fire departments respond
Sugar Producers to STB: UP+NS Leaves a Sour Taste
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern defend rail merger application as STB review advances
The Other Revolution in the Staggers Rail Act: Who Controlled the Revenue?
CSX recognizes shippers for safe chemical transportation
L'OTC dévoile les motifs d'approbation de la voie de contournement de Lac-Mégantic
Proposed Colchester County shipping terminal could give Nova Scotia economic, logistical boost
SC Ports strengthens access to South American markets
Asia-Americas container shipping system on a knife-edge

CN Press Clippings Summary — August 27, 2026
In this episode:
Le CN est «le pire partenaire» de la Ville de Lévis
Retour des trains de jour : Vincent Bérubé se montre prudent
What's To Come For Plainfield Old Town Project? Informational Meeting Planned
Environmental group asks regulators to make UP-NS emission data public
How Washington Regulated America's Freight Onto the Rails
STB Should Reject Opponents' Baseless Prima Facie Challenges; Union Pacific – Norfolk Southern Merger Application Easily Meets the Standard
What the Opposition is Saying: Don't Compete With Us
Union Pacific intermodal train derails in New Mexico
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending August 22, 2026
U.S. weekly rail traffic remains ahead of 2025 levels
AAR: U.S. Rail Volume Up Slightly Through 2026
Norfolk Southern, Wabtec launch modernization program for ES44DC locomotives
AAR names Dorsey recipient of annual safety award
LA port briefing covers manufacturing challenges, traffic trends
MSC joins competitors in reinstating Suez passage for India westbound services

CN Press Clippings Summary — August 26, 2026
In this episode:
Transportation Safety Board recommends change after 2023 eastern Alberta train derailment
Ontario Advancing Widening of Highway 69 Between Parry Sound and Sudbury
CN Rail train strikes pedestrian in Lloydminster
Chicago Leaders Unveil Plan for O'Hare Flyer 15-Minute Airport Express Train to Downtown Chicago
A 15-minute express train to O'Hare? One group is making the pitch, but the proposal faces hurdles
Railroads Have Never Stood Still. Why Should They Now?
Rail mega-merger revives proposal for new, expanded Atlanta passenger services -- and there's a trucking angle
Officials Played Down Risks in Ohio Train Disaster, Residents Now Say
CSX conductor in Georgia incident was injured in collision with truck
Robust trans-Pacific expected to maintain strength into Golden Week
CMA CGM, Saudis ink deal for $434 million Jeddah port investment

CN Press Clippings Summary — August 25, 2026
In this episode:
CN-served phosphate, fertilizer terminal coming to Ontario port
Hamilton board of health calling for CN to electrify after concerns over Stuart Street rail yard
Repentigny fera le point sur le déraillement de train lors d'une rencontre citoyenne
Class I Briefs: CN
Class I Briefs: CN
Canada's two major railways see improvement in week 2 grain deliveries: Ag Transport Coalition
Who Dispatches the Back Belt?
CPKC, IBEW End Strike
CPKC Women's Open raises record funds for cardiac care
Class I Briefs: CN
Terminal de QSL à Beauport : les solidaires réclament un BAPE et sollicitent les chefs
Logistics pioneer Klaus-Michael Kühne dies at 89

CN Press Clippings Summary — August 24, 2026
In this episode:
Residents in an east-central Alberta town work to preserve historic CN station
Linden Woman, 56, Killed by Freight Train at Fenton Crossing, Police Investigating
Woman fatally struck by train in Fenton
Grain Transportation Issues Farmers Should Watch as Harvest Approaches
UP+NS: Why We Keep Asking the Questions
Prime Shows Its Customers the Score. How Will UP–NS Measure the Service It Promises?
CPKC signal and communications workers in Canada to end strike
Standard Rail simplifies search for rail service
Four Union Pacific trains derail in Texas
NTSB releases preliminary report on injury to Norfolk Southern conductor
Man dies after truck struck by train in Wells County
Churchill residents say year-round shipping would benefit town but tourism, environment must be considered
Crowley launches weekly Port Houston-Central America route
Shippers suffer big capacity loss as carriers skip key Chinese ports post-storm