CSX Inaugurates Howard Street Tunnel + Carloads

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CSX Inaugurates Howard Street Tunnel + Carloads

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President Trump fired Robert Primus, a Democratic Surface Transportation Board member who opposed the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger, citing public interest

2025-08-28 STB Member Change P concerns.

CPKC opposes further rail consolidation, warning it could disrupt the industry and harm public interest. The company supports partnerships like its CSX collaboration to improve

2025-08-26 Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) O service and drive growth without mergers.

2025-08-19 C.R. England (logistics) The company supports the merger, citing faster, greener, and more cost-effective freight transportation as key benefits. P

2025-08-18 Transload Group LLC (logistics) The group believes the merger will reduce transportation costs, improve delivery efficiency, and create new opportunities for businesses to streamline their supply chains. P

2025-08-04 Freight Rail Customer Alliance (FRCA) The alliance argued that past mergers have resulted in higher costs, unreliable service, and increased market dominance for railroads. O

2025-08-01 Rail Passenger Association The association criticized the freight carriers' poor track record in serving passenger services and delays to Amtrak trains. O

The company expressed support, stating that the merger would create a more efficient rail network, accelerate freight conversion from trucks to rail, and improve transit times and

2025-07-31 Hub Group, Inc (logistics) P gateways.

2025-07-30 American Chemistry Council (ACC) The council warned that reduced competition could lead to poorer service and higher rates for customers. O

2025-07-29 SMART-TD Union The union highlighted risks to job security and the lack of meaningful safety improvements related to the merger. O