Freight trains
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: Electric Locomotives
Wabtec, G&W and Carnegie Mellon ask Congress to help fund rail tech research and development.
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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics: Exploring the history of U.S. railroads
Although the percentage of freight that U.S. railroads carry has diminished over the decades, they are still a key part of the overall transportation system.…
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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics: TTX’s history illustrates changes in railroading over the past 65 years
In Part 2 of the article about TTX Company, the company's history is outlined.
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Sustainability
Soybean and cattle farming to blame for Amazon rainforest fires
How tariffs played a role in Amazon deforestation.
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Rail
Commentary: What’s in a railroad map?
As railroads cut less profitable routes, shippers should learn as much as possible about railroads plans for future service.
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Rail
Commentary: After investor reports – what does rail freight look like for the remainder of 2019?
The Class I railroads have reported their second quarter/first-half of 2019 results. Jim Blaze writes about what may happen during the remainder of 2019.
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Rail
Railcar economics are as complex as the movement of freight
Market expert Jim Blaze explains the economics behind railcars. He also provides information about the various types of railcars and what market conditions the railroads…
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News
Flashback Friday: Great Train Movies!
In this Flashback Friday, some of the best movies featuring trains are profiled.
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Economics
Assessing the state of rail freight
The story of railroads is as old as the independence of the United States. The growth of railroads ran in parallel with the economic surge…
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News
CSX continues to disappoint ag shippers
Conditions are still not satisfactory for rail shippers, even after the Agricultural Transportation Working Group sounded the alarm on what they call problematic and deteriorating…
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