15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Seeking growth drivers amid big M&A questions
October 1, 2025
The 15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable examines the current state of the U.S. rail and intermodal markets, highlighting modest carload growth, improving service levels, and the ongoing impact of tariffs, truck competition, and emerging technology. Experts also weigh in on the potential Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, forecasting that regulatory review and broader economic conditions will shape service, pricing, and growth opportunities over the next several years.
STB decisions pave way for CSX-CPKC U.S.-Mexico interchange
October 21, 2024
CPKC and CSX will establish a direct Class I-to-Class I interchange at or near Myrtlewood and connect shippers in Mexico, Texas and the Southeast U.S, with MNBR continuing to provide local service to customers between Meridian and Myrtlewood.
CPKC and CN both issue lockout notices for August 22
August 12, 2024
Following a decision made last Friday, August 9 by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), in which it determined that no services need to be maintained during a railway strike or lockout in order to protect Canadian public health and safety, Class I railroad carriers Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and CN respectively stated that there is an increased chance of a walkout on August 22.
Former KCS president and CEO Ottensmeyer passes away
July 29, 2024
Ottensmeyer served as the final President and CEO of Kansas City Southern from 2015 until April 14, 2023, upon the completion of the combination of Canadian Pacific and KCS that created CPKC. And from 2008 to 2015, he was Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at KCS and served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the railroad from 2006 to 2008.
