Long Beach police investigating deadly shooting near Union Pacific Railroad tracks

The shooting happened near the Union Pacific Railroad and E. Artesia Boulevard at around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, police said.
Hoodline

Man Fatally Struck by Train in South Los Angeles, Investigation Underway

A man was struck and killed by a train in South Los Angeles, with the LAPD and LAFD confirming the incident that occurred ...

Man struck and killed by train in South Los Angeles

A man was struck and killed by a train in South Los Angeles early Friday, prompting an active death investigation by police.
Chicago Tribune

Union Pacific says rail merger could unclog Chicago. Critics worry about costs and traffic tie-ups.

Union Pacific says the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and win federal approval by unclogging Chicago, the cradle of American railroading and still its biggest and most notorious ...
U.S. News & World Report

Union Pacific Kicks off Regulatory Review for $85 Billion Coast‑to‑coast Rail Merger

NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Railroad operators Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on ‌Friday filed a nearly 7,000‑page merger application with the U.S. ‌Surface Transportation Board (STB), drawing ...
The New York Times

Rail Giants Aim to Prove Benefits of Coast-to-Coast Network

Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipment times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027. By Peter Eavis The two freight rail ...