Val Verde County to revisit possible opposition to proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger Commissioners discussed a proposed letter of opposition to the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, citing monopoly and consumer-cost concerns, and voted 5–0 to bring the item back for further study in a few weeks.

Val Verde County is taking a stand against the potential merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, citing concerns over competition and rising costs for agricultural products.

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Reid Avenue corridor advances as railroad engagement and a $2.5M FRA grant raise investor interest Supporters said recent design submittals and tentative BNSF engagement have moved the Reid Avenue corridor project forward; council heard that a Federal Railroad Administration grant of roughly $2.5M plus an $800K local match would fund grade crossing work while private investment could follow if public commitments are made.

The Reid Avenue corridor is gaining momentum with a $2.5M FRA grant and promising railroad engagement, sparking investor interest in transforming Cheyenne's downtown!

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Gotta remind #MN08 #RepPeteStauber that #JDVance said we gotta keep the pressure on to address #RailroadSafety so that chemical spills do not happen.

The House GOP #FY26 Transportation-HUD spending bill has a 91% budget CUT to the Federal Railroad Administration

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Represents District 122 files House Bill 396 for safer railroad crossings after tragedy House Bill 396 aims to enhance safety at railroad crossings following Katie Rogers' tragic death.

In the wake of a tragic loss, Missouri lawmakers are pushing for critical safety reforms at railroad crossings to prevent future heartache.

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Union Pacific commits to safety and open dialogue with labor in Utah Union Pacific pledges ongoing safety improvements and collaboration with labor organizations in Utah.

Union Pacific is taking bold steps to enhance safety on Utah's railroads, fostering collaboration for a zero-incident future.

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Washington legislators address safety risks of excessively long trains in new bill Legislature enacts House Bill 1862 to regulate length of trains for public safety

Washington State is taking a bold step to enhance safety by introducing House Bill 1862, aimed at regulating the growing lengths of freight trains that could endanger communities and the environment.

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