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‘I am worried about NAFTA’

"Mad Money" Jim Cramer gets Union Pacific Chairman and CEO Lance Fritz's take on trade and the Trump administration's NAFTA talks. Fritz admits that he's worried about the deal, but sees a path forward. show chapters 'I am worried about NAFTA,' says CEO of major US railroad serving Mexico and Canada    10 Hours Ago |…

If we see another pullback, buy oil stocks

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer reveals which oil plays could be worth eyeing. Cramer also hears from the CEOs of Rent the Runway, Union Pacific and Micron. In Cramer's lightning round, he explains why investors should steer clear of housing stocks. Lightning round: Don't take shelter in the housing stocks In Cramer's lightning round, he…

GE to merge its transportation unit with rail equipment maker Wabtec

General Electric confirmed it will merge its transportation business with Wabtec, a U.S. manufacturer of equipment for the rail industry, in a deal valued at about $11.1 billion. GE and its shareholders will own 50.1 percent of the combined company, while Wabtec shareholders will own the rest, the companies said in a statement. Pared back…

Canada commits federal funding for freight-rail projects in British Columbia

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 5/18/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Canada commits federal funding for freight-rail projects in British Columbia Canadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau Photo – Transport Canada The Canadian government this week announced federal funding for several projects at the Port of Vancouver and Ashcroft Terminal in British Columbia…

FTA: Minneapolis’ amended Southwest light-rail project meets environmental regs

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 5/18/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation FTA: Minneapolis' amended Southwest light-rail project meets environmental regs The extension would connect major activity centers in the region. Photo – Eric Wheeler, Metro Transit The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has determined that the Metropolitan Council's proposed changes to the Southwest…

CN fined for renewable fuels violation

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 5/18/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation CN fined for renewable fuels violation CN has pleaded guilty to violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and will pay a CA$25,000 fine as well as a CA$1.1 million sum to promote environmental protection, according to a government press release.The violation…

FRA announces $250 million in PTC grants

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 5/16/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation FRA announces $250 million in PTC grants "The FRA will continue to work with railroads and suppliers to assist in fully implementing PTC," said Federal Railroad Administrator Ronald Batory. Photo – fra.dot.gov The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) yesterday issued a notice of funding opportunity…