Railroad

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.

CRRC Yangtze Co. Ltd., owner of 22% of Vertex, claims nearly all of the debt listed in the petition filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.

The implementation of Positive Train Control is the largest technology program deployed in CN history and they are already ahead of the game

Jim Blaze writes about the power and influence of mentors on a person’s career and life.

Normal rail service to resume on Nov. 27, ending a week-long strike that has shaken Canada’s supply chain.

Headcount within U.S. Class I rail operations tumbles amid declining rail volumes and the deployment of precision railroading.

Federal Minister of Agriculture suggests government would consider back-to-work legislation or binding arbitration for striking Teamsters members as disruption brings 37% in drop in Canadian National revenue ton-miles and worsening supply-chain conditions across the country.

The bill introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) would allow Amtrak to sue freight railroads for not giving Amtrak preference on freight rail-owned track.

The terminal wants to be an alternative for those needing intermodal services to the U.S. West Coast.

Rail executives discussed short-term strategies for growing rail volumes amid expectations that volumes won’t pick up until well into 2020.

The railway seeks to extend its reach to non rail-served markets.

Transport Minister Marc Garneau insists that a deal between Candian National and Teamsters offers the best way to get trains moving again as walkout by 3,200 workers hits Canada’s supply chain and threatens the economy.