Railroad

Jim Blaze writes about the advantages to the railroads of rebuilding locomotives instead of buying new ones.

Interoperability between host and tenant railroads nears 60% at the end of the first quarter, up from 48% in December.

Actions by the Surface Transportation Board and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada show both agencies exploring whether there is a need to modify existing regulations.

As various parts of the nation and the world begin to open up, there will be logistical and supply chain issues. Darren Prokop explores those issues.

As Congress and the White House consider short- and longer-term funding infrastructure needs, the railroads want to ensure that the rail sector is part of the discussion.

Are the railroads following Hunter Harrison’s PSR directives? Railroad expert Jim Blaze explores the topic.

OmniTRAX is looking for interested parties seeking to develop commercial facilities along its West Virginia rail lines.

The Class I railroads’ expectations that the second quarter could be rough volume-wise are ringing true.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has determined that existing federal laws preempt a state law that restricted the rail transport of crude oils exceeding a certain vapor pressure limit.

Private equity funds and other investors are scouring 35,000 miles of North American short-line rail track for deals even as the industry sees one of the biggest volume drops since 2008.

The manufacturer is still producing new railcars but expects market conditions to be rough for a while.

Inadequate cybersecurity will allow attackers to hack into railway systems and stop trains, causing massive disruption to freight movement.

Moody’s says rail volumes could slip 15% or more in 2020. Meanwhile, IANA confirms declines in international intermodal volumes in the first quarter.

Union Pacific shutters Cold Connect, citing low freight rates and consumers purchasing shelf-stable items instead of fresh produce amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The number of employed is down to 2014 levels.

The COVID-19 pandemic sent U.S. rail volumes tumbling last month. But now, stakeholders are looking at the shape and scope of an eventual recovery.

The coronavirus pandemic didn’t slow grain movement.

The pandemic is exacerbating existing problems with vendors and software installation, according to a federal report.

Some shipping groups say the Board’s recent actions on demurrage and accessorial charges will help bring about more productive rail rate disputes.

The railcar lessor is looking for further add-ons to its fleet as competitors face pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic and the volatile crude oil market.