BNSF Railway
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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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Commentary: Is the Alameda Rail Corridor in financial danger?
Jim Blaze writes about the Alameda Corridor in Los Angeles, that takes some of the freight from the harbor to distribution centers. Is it still…
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BNSF Forges More “Funnel” Double-Track
BNSF placed in service approximately 2.5 miles of second main track near Westmond, Idaho, closing the gap between two larger sections of double-track main line…
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Company earnings
BNSF’s third-quarter net earnings grow
Lower operating expenses helped to increase profits.
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Week 40 picks up where third quarter left off
Carloads on the railroads remained under water in the first week of the fourth quarter 2019. Intermodal weakness will be in the spotlight as third…
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U.S. freight railroads file lawsuit against rail workers’ union over train crew size
The railroads say the union refuses to negotiate on train crew size as both sides prepare for a new collective bargaining agreement.
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Shippers hammer railroads with lawsuits over fuel surcharges
Companies file a flurry of lawsuits against the big four U.S. Class I railroads, alleging their fuel surcharge programs violated antitrust laws.
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