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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: US freight railroad categories
The U.S. rail network comprises nearly 140,000 miles of track, broken into three main categories.
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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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American Shipper
Career Tracks: OmniTRAX hires economic development director
Global law firm HFW and Southeastern Freight Lines announce promotions.
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Rail
Norfolk Southern announces leadership changes
The Eastern U.S. railroad moves its leaders to new positions as the railroad continues to roll out its operating model based on precision scheduled railroading.
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Rail
BNSF customers again pump $1 billion-plus into projects near rail network
2019’s $1.2 billion in investments spans consumer, agricultural, industrial products industries
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News
Commentary: Three lessons from the building of the transcontinental railroad
The transportation of goods and people was transformed when eastern and western rails were connected in 1869.
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Rail
Why shippers should consider rail and intermodal services
When responding to requests for proposals in the contract bidding process, rail and intermodal service providers should tout not only their competitive pricing but why…
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Rail
Transport Canada orders trains carrying hazardous goods to slow down
The federal agency issues the order following a fiery derailment of a Canadian Pacific crude train.
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Rail
Canadian Pacific hits another grain record
January was a record month for grain volumes for CP.
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