Politics Nov 27 Eminent domain case involving Georgia railroad could have widespread implications for property law By Jeff Amy, Associated Press
Nation Jun 01 Watch 6:57 Miles-long freight trains cause problems for communities near railroad crossings Freight trains are getting longer in the U.S. with some stretching for two or three miles. Longer trains allow for more goods to move more efficiently, lowering fuel costs for the railroads. But these trains, especially when they stall, are… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas
Economy Mar 15 First major U.S. railroad merger in approved to go forward The first major railroad merger in more than two decades, one that would link the United States, Canada and Mexico, is being approved by federal regulators. By Josh Funk, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
World Mar 06 Greece clears wreckage days after deadly rail disaster Recovery crews in northern Greece have cleared the final sections of wreckage from a deadly train collision from the tracks, as protests and political fallout from the country's worst ever rail disaster continue. By Costas Kantouris, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press
Politics Jan 30 WATCH: Biden hails plans for big East Coast railroad tunnel fix Greeted by the cheerful blare of a train horn, President Joe Biden stood Monday before a decrepit rail tunnel that he estimated he's been through 1,000 times — fearing for decades it might collapse. By Chris Megerian, Associated Press
Nov 28 Biden calls on Congress to block potential railroad strike By Josh Funk, Associated Press President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month's deadline in the stalled contract talks. Continue reading
Sep 14 How a nationwide rail strike could impact consumers, businesses By Associated Press A strike by railroad workers would have wide-ranging impact on consumers, commuters and businesses. That's why business groups are telling Congress to block a strike if necessary. Continue reading
Aug 17 Railroads back plan calling for 24 percent raises but workers wary By Josh Funk, Associated Press The major freight railroads signaled they're ready to negotiate a new deal based on a report that calls for 24 percent raises, but the 12 unions involved in the stalled talks still haven't commented on the recommendations. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 2:42 Urgent tri-state infrastructure project gets green light after long delay By Hari Sreenivasan, Sam Weber Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, about 200,000 rode the train through the tunnel under the Hudson river between New York and New Jersey every day. The tunnel, built in 1910, is over 111 years old—and due to lingering damage from… Continue watching
Feb 11 Even when not at fault, Amtrak can bear cost of accidents By Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press Amtrak generally bears the full cost of damages to its trains, passengers, employees and other crash victims — even in instances where crashes occurred as the result of a freight rail company's negligence or misconduct. Continue reading