Railroad

The continued dip in rail volumes comes as North American freight rail groups press for trade pact.

Market Expert Michael Baudendistel writes about rail intermodal volume is lower for the long-term, or can it be more competitive with trucking.

Railroad market voice Jim Blaze writes about technological advances that are making railroads’ capital expenditures on infrastructure more efficient.

The loans would enable short line railroads to pay for rehabilitation projects.

The funding includes $14.4 million to support CSX’s double-stacking efforts near the Port of Philadelphia.

The European Green Deal is looking to shift 75% of EU freight traffic from road to rail and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050.

The next step is achieving full interoperability with other railroads.

Proposal providing relief for shippers could be rolled out next year.

Accident in Saskatchewan causes 1.5 million-liter crude oil spill.

Stakeholders address the Surface Transportation Board, which is mulling over whether it should change the way it defines revenue adequacy.

Canadian National’s grain shipments gain momentum with eight-day strike in the rearview.

Economic uncertainty weighs on rail volumes.

Latest round of DERA grants allots up to $4 million per project.

How the board calculates cost of capital is outdated. How much of an overhaul is needed?

The railroad will consolidate business segments to three groups from four to better adapt to market conditions.

The approval comes amid some objection by Congressional Democrats and a wider proposed rulemaking on the same issue.

Site is close to Interstate 69 and Ohio River.

Railway Age reports Wabtec also will help ENR modernize its existing fleet.

Container industry veteran John McCown argues that the shift toward East Coast ports is inexorable.

The company sees the new facility as a way to expand and reach its manufacturing goals.