Railroad

The state has enough funding to allow construction to proceed, but the details are still forthcoming.

E-commerce’s role in transforming supply chain logistics should be a factor that Congress considers during the next surface transportation bill authorization.

Taking out stuff that you don’t need is part of the strategy to increase Canadian crude-by-rail shipments

Jim Blaze writes about the decline in rail freight; is it a recent event, or has it been taking place over a longer period?

U.S. rail volumes are down, but don’t call it a freight recession, according to Association of American Railroads executive.

Several management teams from North America’s largest Class I railroads were on hand to discuss current demand, their networks and the future at the Credit Suisse 7th Annual Industrials Conference.

Teck Resources opts not to renew 10-year deal for the transport of metallurgical coal.

The rail regulatory agency says the changes would help make the rate review process more accessible and transparent.

Expanding truck appointment system and new lanes credited for fast moves as port readies for dredging

Railway Age reports NS wants to double-stack its trains as they move through Pittsburgh, but residents in the north side of the city are stacking up arguments and fighting back.

French workers are demonstrating for reforms in their pension plan, leading to a protest that will see most employees of transport companies strike beginning on Dec. 5.

The railway attributes the record to its high efficiency train model and to collaboration with supply chain participants.

The changes come as the railroad deploys precision scheduled railroading.

CNl estimates eight-day disruption will trim C$0.15 per share from profits as CEO assures that recovery plan is “delivering results.”

Market Expert David Faulkenberry writes about the increasingly important “final mile” and why estimates of its size vary so widely.

Canadian SONAR data show that trucks helped fill the void as rail capacity left the market – and then got a nice bump as it returned.

Shippers need to take heed of the Congressional push to allow Amtrak to sue freight railroads over on-time performance.

The notice of proposed rulemaking pertains to training for Class II and Class III rail employees.

North American Class I carloads increased year-over-year in week 47 on a favorable comp. The prior four-week average remains weak.

CN CEO said railway is focusing on safety as it resumes normal operations after eight-day strike that rippled across Canada’s rail supply chain.