News / Fritz ousted from UP the latest pointer to change in US railways

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Class I railways remain in the public eye, as the debate over the derailment of a Norfolk Southern (NS) train in Ohio last month has led to allegations that the railway may have destroyed evidence of the accident.

On a less dramatic note, the news that Union Pacific (UP) is parting ways with CEO and president Lance Fritz indicates a shift in the company’s strategy.

Arguably, the latter development may be part of a dynamic ushering ...