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Fuel costs, rail rate increases significantly affect operating ratio: report
While operational efficiencies get the credit for a freight railroad’s improved operating ratio, other factors, such as changes in fuel…
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Second quarter headwinds temper expectations for rail
As the Class I railroads begin reporting their second quarter earnings results next week, some members of the Wall Street…
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U.S. rail volumes drift lower
Year-to-date U.S. rail volumes fell yet again this week, although improving economic indicators signal that rail volumes could moderate in…
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Will the Surface Transportation Board add a new member?
Although the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has voted in favor of the nomination of an additional board member to the…
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Federal Railroad Administration should share findings on longer trains: study
“Without documented strategies for how it plans to communicate the results of its research, FRA may lose an opportunity to…
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Commentary: The future of railway-hauled scrap metals
Jim Blaze writes about railroad movement of scrap - the market today and the future of the market.
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Forest products and scrap recycling rail shippers seek oversight
The service problems associated with precision scheduled railroading (PSR) have motivated forest products and scrap recycling shippers to press the…
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Oklahoma to fine freight railroads for blocking rail crossings
Blocking railroad crossings in Oklahoma now could come at a financial cost for freight railroads.
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How will newly acquired Genesee and Wyoming pay for its infrastructure?
In the longer-term, rail industry observers are waiting to see how and whether Genesee & Wyoming will be able to…
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U.S. Senators aim to keep train crew debate alive
Some members of Congress remain determined to address the question of whether having more crew members on a train makes…
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