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Economics
Flashback Friday: 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad is May 10
The Transcontinental Railroad became a reality 150 years ago on May 10. Read the fascinating history of how the railroad…
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Company earnings
Norfolk Southern reports record first quarter earnings
The company posted an operating ratio (OR) of 66 percent, improving on its fourth quarter 2018 OR of 67.8 percent…
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Equipment
Today’s Pickup: Utilities to study electric charging infrastructure needs of I-5
Three states and several utilities will study the needs of electric trucks along the I-5 corridor to make long-haul electric…
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Infographics
Back on Track
Flooding has taken many railways out of commission. Here’s a look at the BNSF tracks that are currently underwater.
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Container
Today’s Pickup: Volvo begins California test of connected vehicle technology
Volvo has started testing connected vehicle technology in California, plus Michigan governor pitches fuel tax hike, California legislator wants to…
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Australia
Linfox concludes purchase of Aurizon’s Queensland intermodal business
Rail operator Aurizon has completed the sale of its Queensland Intermodal Business to privately owned Australian logistics company Linfox. The…
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News
Grain exports decline, disrupting its maritime and rail supply chain
The Grain Transport Report, a weekly publication by the Agricultural Marketing Service (a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture)…
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Canada
FreightWaves releases retail to wholesale fuel spread and additional violation data in SONAR
FreightWaves adds violations, fuel spread, and more rail data to SONAR platform
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Infographics
Class 1 Railroads
America’s freight railroads operate the safest, most affordable, efficient, and environmentally sound rail system in the world.
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Economics
Conflicting data clouds reality of the freight markets
December was a month of growing uncertainty and severe declines in the U.S. financial markets. The only thing that seems…
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