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Infographics
Daily Infographic: The world’s 10 longest railway networks
The world's 10 longest railway networks
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: Why are Freight Railroads Separated Into Classes?
See why Freight Railroads are Separated Into Classes
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: Best Practices – Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Learn some of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
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Chart of the Week
Will intermodal’s cost advantage be enough to grow beyond 2021?
Intermodal shipping is dominated by the largest shippers in the U.S. and operates on a more static network, which gains higher cost efficiency than trucking…
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Sustainability
5 rail sustainability trends for 2021
Railroads are leveraging automation and evaluating assets to improve fuel efficiency. Corporate climate goals are on the rise as railroads increase their conservation and emission-reducing…
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: Types of freight train cars
Freight trains can carry a multitude of cargo, with car variations to serve each type.
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Chart of the Week
Longhaul domestic freight driving May recovery, signaling a strong June
Freight moving long distances in May might lead to a strong summer peak.
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Rail
Short-line railroads offer an appealing investment opportunity even amid pandemic
Private equity funds and other investors are scouring 35,000 miles of North American short-line rail track for deals even as the industry sees one of…
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Rail
Rail Industry positioned for resilience despite coronavirus toll
North American railroad leaders believe that the industry is resilient and have reported ongoing demand for rail services.
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Chart of the Week
International container volume, shipping rates highlight weakness in imports from China
Container shipping rates from China to the U.S. west coast and international intermodal volume out of the L.A. port complex are both at or below…
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