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Rail conductor who was struck by a train and killed is identified as a Montana man

Authorities have identified a BNSF Railway conductor fatally struck by a passing train as a 52-year-old Montana man

The Independent UK

Rail conductor’s death investigated after he was hit and killed by train in Montana

Emergency response officials weren't sure what led up to the man’s death

The Independent UK

CSX profit falls 22% as new CEO takes over but performance is expected to improve

CSX’s earnings fell 22% in the third quarter as the railroad wrapped up two major construction projects that were limiting traffic

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Effort to Curb Southern California Rail Yard Pollution Stalls Under Trump

The region’s rail yards continue to pose serious health hazards, prompting local advocates to push state leaders for action.

Capital & Main

CSX railroad's merger prospects derail as BNSF and CPKC make clear they aren't interested in a deal

The prospects for additional consolidation in the rail industry derailed this week when both of CSX's potential partners said they weren't interested in a deal

The Independent UK

What's Going On With CSX Shares Monday?

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) shares traded lower on Monday after reports indicating the company and the Burlington Northern Railroad have not held merger talks. CNBC also reported Berkshire is not in the market to buy a train company.

Benzinga

Greater risk of toxic derailments if $85bn railroad merger is approved, warn unions

Workers sound alarm over proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern deal and its risks to jobs, prices and power

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Apply safety rules to more trains carrying flammable cargo, lawmakers urge

Federal safety investigators and some members of Congress want to expand special safety rules that apply to trains carrying flammable material to many more trains, saying the risk to many U.S. communities is far greater than currently known

The Independent UK

Aging U.S. railroad bridges are self-inspected and their findings are kept secret

A new investigation reveals the risks of railroads policing their own bridges

The Independent UK

Is Warren Buffett's $347 Billion Cash Buying Railroads? Here's What The Oracle Of Omaha Said

Legendary investor Warren Buffett and his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) have made more than 50 acquisitions since 1970. A new report suggests that an acquisition in the railroad sector could be on the horizon for Buffett and Berkshire.

Benzinga

Asbestos clinic forced to close in Montana town where thousands have been sickened by dust

An asbestos screening clinic in a Montana town where thousands have been sickened dust from a nearby mine has been shuttered by local authorities

The Independent UK

How Greg Abel may run Berkshire Hathaway differently than Warren Buffett

Abel is an accounting whiz who shares a lot of similarities with his mentor—and a few key differences.

Fortune

Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2M worth of Nikes

Thieves have targeted freight trains running through California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists that have resulted in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers

The Independent UK

Cartels Are Now Assaulting Cargo Trains Inside the U.S. in Search of Electronics, Tools, and Sneakers

Gangs have been staging the operations in a vast stretch of land between California and Arizona

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Flurry of contract deals come as railroads, unions see Trump's election looming over talks

The flurry of contract agreements announced early this fall — including two more Wednesday — offer evidence that major railroads and their unions are working to avoid the standoffs that led them to a brink of a national strike two years ago

The Independent UK

Railroad BNSF stresses safety but is still held back by longstanding industry issues, report finds

Freight railroad BNSF is generally striving to improve safety on a consistent basis but that message doesn’t always reach front-line workers who often don’t feel comfortable reporting safety concerns for fear of being disciplined

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Montana Clinic Appeals M Fine Over False Asbestos Claims

Montana clinic faces legal battle over false asbestos claims, impacting Libby community and healthcare services.

The Independent UK

Montana asbestos clinic seeks to reverse $6M in fines, penalties over false claims

A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination is asking an appeals court to reverse almost $6 million in fines and penalties after a jury found it submitted hundreds of false claims

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BNSF Railway Ordered To Pay 0 Million To Native Tribe

Federal judge orders BNSF Railway to pay 0 million to Swinomish Tribe for trespassing on reservation by exceeding train limits and transporting volatile...

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BNSF Railway Ordered To Pay 0 Million To Swinomish Tribe

Federal judge orders BNSF Railway to pay 0 million for trespassing on Swinomish Tribe's reservation by exceeding train car limits for Bakken crude oil t...

The Independent UK

Judge orders railway to pay Washington tribe nearly $400 million for trespassing with oil trains

A federal judge has ruled that BNSF Railway must pay nearly $400 million to a Native American tribe in Washington state

Roll Call

Railroad industry is running late on Biden’s climate track - Roll Call

Decarbonizing diesel-powered locomotives will require major investments in a fleet of engines using an undetermined alternative power source.

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BNSF Railroad Faces Lawsuit Over Asbestos Exposure In Libby

BNSF Railway faces legal battle over asbestos-related deaths in Libby, Montana, amid ongoing cleanup efforts due to contamination.

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Trial Begins Against BNSF Railway Over Asbestos Exposure Deaths

Trial in Libby, Montana against BNSF Railway for asbestos exposure-related lung cancer deaths and ongoing legal battles.

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BNSF Railway Faces Accountability For Asbestos Pollution In Libby

Learn about the ongoing battle for justice in Libby, Montana due to asbestos exposure from a vermiculite mine and railway.

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