US rail strike threatens after latest union rejection of compromise deal

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News / 'Catastrophic' US rail strike could begin on Friday, as carriers prepare for shutdown

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News / US transport board voices concern over rail preparedness for peak

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Equipment shortages driving up rail freight rates in US as UP bookings surge

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News / US intermodal sector braces for lasting pain as traffic numbers plumb new depths

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US rail strike threatens after latest union rejection of compromise deal

American Association of Railroads Headlines

News / Yet another NS derailment as US legislators scramble to improve safety

News / 'Catastrophic' US rail strike could begin on Friday, as carriers prepare for shutdown

News / FRA moves to force two-person minimum crew regime on angry US rail firms

News / US transport board voices concern over rail preparedness for peak

News / US roads and railways humming with more freight on the move at last

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Equipment shortages driving up rail freight rates in US as UP bookings surge

News / US intermodal sector braces for lasting pain as traffic numbers plumb new depths

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