railroads

BNSF was ordered to pay nearly $400 million after the company intentionally trespassed when it repeatedly ran 100-car trains carrying crude oil across the Swinomish Tribe reservation.

Supporters say the dream of a speedy train between Portland and Vancouver, BC, is not derailed. Meanwhile, other rail fans want to see more money directed to existing Amtrak lines in the region.

The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity. The Palouse River & Coulee City Railroad in Eastern Washington will receive one of the biggest grants.

American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. One of the biggest rail unions rejected its deal last week over concerns about demanding schedules and the lack of paid sick time. Here are some of the expected impacts of a rail strike.

A union representing railroad conductors and switchmen has rejected a plan from BNSF Railway to operate some freight trains with a single employee. Many…