Part 2 of the FreightWaves Classics overview of the Illinois Central is presented.
The world’s 10 longest railway networks
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has a key role in keeping the U.S. safe and international commerce moving.
The Port of Chicago is profiled in this FreightWaves Classics article.
The Chicago & North Western Railway is one of hundreds of fallen flags. Read an overview of the railroad in this FreightWaves Classics article.
See why Freight Railroads are Separated Into Classes
Traffic density matters because it helps managers decide which rail track routes shift from main lines to possibly less viable branch lines.
BNSF has a long and proud history. This article explores the history of the Burlington Lines (the “B” in BNSF).
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. Read about their earliest years.
2020 US rail traffic has declined due to the coronavirus outbreak.
