Norfolk Southern Corp. (NS), Norfolk, Va., released its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility report.

The Association of American Railroads (AAR), Washington, D.C., released a report highlighting how technology has made the rail network safer, more efficient and more reliable.

The Greenbrier Cos., Inc., Lake Oswego, Ore., and Astra Rail Management GmbH, Romania, announced plans to merge to create Greenbrier-Astra Rail.

The study finds spending by the seven largest U.S. railroads created $274 billion in economic activity, generated nearly $33 billion in state and federal tax revenues and supported nearly 1.5 million jobs nationally in 2014 alone.

The Association of American Railroads (AAR), Washington, D.C., released today its first "State of the Industry Report" focusing on the key challenges, accomplishments and innovations within the freight railroad industry.

CSX, Jacksonville, Fla., announced plans to develop a major freight rail infrastructure project in Selma, N.C.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), Darien, Conn., acquired approximately 95% of the shares of London-based Freightliner Group Ltd. from Arcapita and other shareholders for cash consideration of approximately $755 million.

U.S. freight rail traffic for the week ending Aug. 30 registered increases in line with the entire month of August, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), Washington, D.C.

Nearly one year after opening for business, Urschel International Ltd. Italy hosted an official grand opening in November 2012.

Norfolk Southern Corp., Norfolk, Va., announced plans to spend $2 billion in 2013 for capital improvements to its rail transportation network.