rail volumes
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Business
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…
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Modes
Canadian rail volumes rise again while U.S. volumes fall
Canadian rail volumes rose again year-to-date for the week ended May 11, while U.S. rail volumes continued downward amid U.S.…
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Company earnings
GWR’s lower than expected earnings due to weather, but guidance and new business pipeline intact
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.78 for the first quarter of 2019, which were 11…
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News
Year-to-date and weekly U.S. rail traffic fall again
U.S. rail traffic dipped again for the week ending April 20, according to data from the Association of American Railroads.
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News
Higher coal, chemicals rail volumes lift U.S. carloads
Higher coal and chemicals volumes drove U.S. carloads upward on a weekly basis for the first time since late February,…
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Economics
Precision railroading – is it real or hype?
Precision scheduled railroading (PSR) is the latest tactic railroads are using to improve their operations - and their images. Market…
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News
Lower rail volumes indicate sluggish demand but not a recession
U.S. rail volumes are poised to be lower in the first quarter compared with last year, but whether that decline…
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