Railroad

Jim Blaze writes about the potential of short-haul intermodal traffic on the North American Class 1 railroads.

Ores and wastes are arguably the two most important materials transported in the nuclear cycle. FreightWaves asks how they are shipped. The answer is: carefully.

Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific deliver goodwill to local communities along portions of their rail networks.

Private equity firms are likely to continue M&As in freight rail industry next year and beyond, observers say.

The agency has issued two new notices of proposed rulemakings that it says would promote safety innovation and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.

CSX and passenger and commuter rail share the same railroad track between Washington, D.C. and Richmond. Investments to the corridor south of Washington, D.C. would change that.

Jim Blaze writes about the financial issues inherent in an Alaska-to-Alberta rail route.

Canadian National reports operations have returned to “normalized” levels after an eight-day work stoppage.

Action averts government shutdown, funds key infrastructure programs.

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.