Machinists union ratifies CSX pact
CSX announced that members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers ratified a new five-year agreement.
Railroads continue to play a significant role in North America’s economic infrastructure. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration, the U.S. rail freight network covers almost 140,000 route miles and is generally considered the largest, safest, and most cost-efficient freight system in the world. In addition, says the FRA, the almost $80 billion rail freight industry creates more than 167,000 jobs across the country.
In essence, rail freight companies charge businesses to carry cargo across their network of rails. Their rates are overseen by the Surface Transportation Board, a federal agency that regulates financial aspects of surface transportation. Major railroads in North America include Union Pacific Railroad, BNSF Railway, CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National Railway.
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CSX announced that members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers ratified a new five-year agreement.
Canadian National Railway and Iowa Northern Railway have officially joined operations.
The early-year supply chain lull swept rail freight in the latest carload data from the Association of American Railroads.
Railroads are weighing the uncertainty of President Trump’s proposed tariffs and foresee a moderate cross-border impact, executives told an investor conference.
BNSF’s saw fourth quarter revenue decline primarily due to a 6.6% drop in average revenue per carload.
A debt issuance by shortline operator Patriot Rail provides a look into its finances.
Railcar builder Trinity Industries saw fourth-quarter profit decline on lower deliveries despite improved lease rates.
Trains are rolling again on Norfolk Southern’s Heartland Corridor after flooding hit parts of West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia and Ohio.
Union Pacific will lease 1.25 miles of trackage in Kansas City, Missouri, to a new Jaguar Transport short line in March.
Carload volume on U.S. railroads for the week ending Feb. 15 finished narrowly ahead of the same period in 2024.
A new study by the Federal Railroad Administration proposes dual-mode locomotives to help railroads save money in the switch to electric power.
New Orleans Public Belt Railroad and Gulf Gateway Terminal have announced an expansion to handle liquid bulk terminal traffic.
Union Pacific announced plans on Presidents Day to honor Abraham Lincoln with a commemorative locomotive.
In North Carolina, old railcars are getting new life as temporary road bridges after damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.
Locomotive builder Wabtec’s shares declined despite fourth-quarter revenue and profit increases.
Union Pacific might be running the smoothest rail network.
U.S. rail traffic has risen for the fifth time in the first six weeks of 2025.
Matthew Lane and Herman Crosson earn the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association safety awards.
A tax credit to help pay for the renewal of the U.S. freight car fleet has been reintroduced in Congress.
Sacramento-based Sierra Northern Railway has acquired RailPower LLC in an effort to develop low- and zero-emission motive power.