Fertilizer shippers push for transportation reforms to help products compete amid ongoing supply chain disruption.
The Mobile, Gulf & Ohio Railroad is another “fallen flag.” Read its story in this FreightWaves Classics article.
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad was a key Southern railway in the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn more in this FreightWaves Classics profile.
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.
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 modal share growth is still fundamentally the real strategic challenge for the seven Class 1 North American railroads. Profitability remains excellent. Net cash flow? Down a bit during the second quarter […]
Jim Blaze explores the pontential for a merger or mergers among the Class 1 railroads.
Railroad volumes continue to drop. What might they do to increase volumes? Where are the volume increases going to come from?
Like all industries, the coronavirus has impacted railroads. What should they be doing to gain market share and better serve their customers?
Jim Blaze writes about the outlook for intermodal rail 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.
