BNSF Railway
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Freight railroads further adjust workforce plans amid coronavirus pandemic
The modifications include extra precautions that follow CDC guidance.
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Freight Market Pulse Weekend Wrap
Every FreightWaves article is designed to assist our readers in becoming the most informed professionals in the transportation and logistics industry. These articles may have flown…
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BNSF customers again pump $1 billion-plus into projects near rail network
2019’s $1.2 billion in investments spans consumer, agricultural, industrial products industries
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Company earnings
BNSF’s fourth-quarter and annual profits rise
Lower operating expenses helped buoy BNSF’s quarterly and annual profits despite declines in rail volumes and revenue.
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BNSF lowers capital expenditures budget slightly for 2020
The railroad is reducing its capital expenditures budget for this year, but it will allocate more funding toward replacing and upgrading network infrastructure.
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Schneider misses the mark to close 2019, but 2020 outlook does not
Schneider National’s fourth quarter suffered from a “muted peak season” and softer rates. However, the carrier’s 2020 outlook calls for improving fundamentals.
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J.B. Hunt’s earnings call highlights headwinds in brokerage and intermodal (with video)
J.B. Hunt’s fourth quarter call addresses some challenges facing its brokerage and intermodal businesses.
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Rail
Commentary: TTX pool railcars increase intermodal efficiency
Jim Blaze profiles TTX, a company that is essential to the railroad industry.
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STB chief predicts legal challenges to railroad rate reform
Proposal providing relief for shippers could be rolled out next year.
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Rail carloads see false positive on wonky comp
North American Class I carloads increased year-over-year in week 47 on a favorable comp. The prior four-week average remains weak.
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