Norfolk Southern

A woman was struck and killed by a Norfolk Southern train in Kings Mountain after failing to acknowledge warning signals. The incident occurred approximately half a mile south of West Gold Street, with the train's engineer reporting they attempted to stop but were unable to avoid the collision. An investigation is ongoing.

President Jimmy Carter signed transportation deregulation laws in the late 1970s, including the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, the 1980 Motor Carrier Act, and the Staggers Rail Act of 1980. These laws reshaped airlines, trucking, and freight rail industries, fostering economic growth through competition but also causing disruptions and safety concerns.

BNSF chief Katie Farmer warns that the $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will harm consumers by raising prices due to reduced competition.

Union Pacific executives denied private discussions with President Trump about a 15% government stake in a proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, despite Trump's public claims. The $85 billion railroad merger faces regulatory review, and Union Pacific's CFO stated the company had no such conversations with Trump, which surprised executives.

A freight train collided with a septic truck at a Virginia railroad crossing, destroying the vehicle and spilling sewage. The driver suffered life-threatening injuries but is in stable condition. No one on the train was injured.

The mayor of Hammond, Indiana, alleges Norfolk Southern reneged on a funding promise for a pedestrian overpass at a dangerous rail crossing, killing the project. ProPublica's investigation highlighted safety risks for children near the crossing, prompting initial commitments from Norfolk Southern's former CEO, though the company disputes the agreement and claims progress on safety measures.