Jim Blaze profiles TTX, a company that is essential to the railroad industry.
New hopper cars and a high-efficiency train model at some elevators help boost volumes.
The railway announced plans to acquire the Central Maine & Quebec Railway in November.
Lower rail volumes, an active Surface Transportation Board and a strike were among the key events that the U.S. and Canadian freight rail industry experienced this year.
Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific deliver goodwill to local communities along portions of their rail networks.
Market Expert Michael Baudendistel writes about rail intermodal volume is lower for the long-term, or can it be more competitive with trucking.
Accident in Saskatchewan causes 1.5 million-liter crude oil spill.
Teck Resources opts not to renew 10-year deal for the transport of metallurgical coal.
The railway attributes the record to its high efficiency train model and to collaboration with supply chain participants.
The railway seeks to extend its reach to non rail-served markets.
