LEIF LARSON: The Flaws of a Poor Railroad Merger Agreement
Impact of Railways on America and Proposed Merger The railroad industry has had a profound influence on the United States, shaping its development from the Industrial Revolution to its modern landscape. Without railways, things would undoubtedly be quite different. Their importance is evident in how they connect various sectors of the economy and influence urban […]
Trump Might Bring Back America’s Golden Era With Famous Railroad Merger
Trump’s Economic Agenda Driven by Private Sector Initiatives The private sector plays a significant role in advancing President Trump’s economic plans. After a phase of considerable adjustments post-liberation, the market appears to have stabilized. The White House has endorsed a new world trade order, which was generally accepted. Furthermore, there are significant investments being made […]
Journeys Across Time: Verde Canyon Railroad Highlights History and Landscape
Discovering the Verde Canyon Railway On November 23, 1990, the Verde Canyon Railway embarked on its first passenger journey from the Clarkdale Depot. It didn’t carry goods or minerals; instead, it sought to showcase the stunning beauty of the canyon, where eagles nest high in the cliffs and the winds create symphonies through the cottonwoods. […]
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern join forces in an $85 billion agreement to create the first transcontinental railroad in America.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have reached a significant merger agreement aimed at creating the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. The merger will combine the two freight rail giants’ coast-to-coast operations, forming a cohesive 50,000-mile network that spans 43 states. This new system will connect approximately 100 ports, tap into 10 international interchanges, […]
Yuma County to Receive $640,000 Grant to Study How to Improve Existing Railroad Crossings
Written by Chris McDanielKAWC News YUMA — Yuma County will receive $640,000 in federal grant money to explore options to improve three railroad crossings in Yuma. Yuma County, the City of Yuma, and the Town of Welton will contribute 20 percent of the non-federal funding. This funding is part of more than $46 million being […]
Biden-Harris Admin Calls On Railroad Giants To Give Workers Benefit That It Tanked Years Ago
President Joe Biden's administration is calling on the three major freight railroads to guarantee paid sick leave to employees, even as they cut benefits to avoid a 2022 railroad strike. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su I wrote a letter On Wednesday, it urged railroad giants CSX, Canadian National Railway and […]
Realtor Compares Helping LGBT People ‘Flee’ Red States To The Underground Railroad
A Texas real estate agent who sells homes to LGBT people who no longer want to live in a Republican-controlled state compared their efforts Tuesday to those who worked on the subway railroad, according to Oklahoma News 4. It says. Bob McRaney Founded “Flee Texas” later became “Flee Red States” to help LGBT people list […]
Underground & Overground Railroad Program At the County’s Lake Havasu City Library | The Buzz -The buzz in Bullhead City – Lake Havasu City – Kingman – Arizona – California
An AZ Speaks Free Presentation Organized by AZ Humanities & Friends of LHC Library Mojave County, Arizona (March 8, 2023) – Hosted by the Lake Havasu City Chapter of the Mojave County Library “The Underground and Overground Railroad” on Tuesday, March 14th at 10:30am in Community Room A/B. Dr. Tamika Saunders will be the presenter. […]
Arizona bill seeks shorter trains to cut railroad crossing wait
PHOENIX — If you’ve been waiting for minutes or hours to cross a railroad track, lawmakers in Arizona are working to provide relief. The length of trains passing through the state will be limited to 8,500 feet under a law approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Friday. 1.6 miles may seem like […]
EAC lecture series continues at Discovery Park with A Closer Look at the Underground Railroad
Posted by: Staff February 6, 2023 Thatcher, Arizona – Thatcher, Arizona – The ongoing Discovery Park lecture series at Eastern Arizona College continues this week with a presentation by Dennis Crockett titled “A Closer Look at the Underground Railroad.” A talk will be held on Saturday, February 11th at 6:00 pm in his Jupiter Room […]