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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics/Fallen Flags: Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad made key acquisition in 1940
The Mobile, Gulf & Ohio Railroad is another "fallen flag." Read its story in this FreightWaves Classics article.
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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics: The Atlantic Coast Line was one of several strong Southern railroads
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad was a key Southern railway in the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn more in this FreightWaves Classics profile.
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FreightWaves Classics: The Soo Line was founded to serve Twin Cities’ millers and ag interests
The Soo Line was one of hundreds of railroads that existed in the U.S. Read an overview of its history in this FreightWaves Classics article.
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Commentary: Will railroads grow organically or just recover?
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. That search for…
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Commentary: Should we fear mega-railroad mergers?
Jim Blaze explores the pontential for a merger or mergers among the Class 1 railroads.
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Commentary: Making a tough best guess market forecast
Railroad volumes continue to drop. What might they do to increase volumes? Where are the volume increases going to come from?
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Commentary: When will PSR-driven volume and service growth emerge?
Like all industries, the coronavirus has impacted railroads. What should they be doing to gain market share and better serve their customers?
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Commentary: Has the outlook for intermodal railcar purchases stalled?
Jim Blaze writes about the outlook for intermodal rail in 2020.
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Intermodal
Forecasting intermodal in 2020
FreightWaves Market Expert Mike Baudendistel writes about the issues impacting rail intermodal in 2020, and the ongoing battle between the railroads and the trucking industry.
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Commentary: Will railroad reefer traffic ever return?
Railroads once carried much of the fresh produce across the U.S. Can they do it again? Jim Blaze explores the topic in his latest commentary.
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