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Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsTuesday, June 29, 2021

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FreightWaves Classics: Surface Transportation Board has regulated railroads for 25+ years

FreightWaves Classics provides an overview of the Surface Transportation Board.

Maritime

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentThursday, May 6, 2021

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US regulator probing China’s role in container shortage

China’s potential monopoly over containers and intermodal chassis is the target of an investigation by FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel.

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A Central of Georgia Railway locomotive. (Photo: American-Rails.com)

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsFriday, April 9, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Central of Georgia Railway persevered (Part 2)

This is Part 2 of the FreightWaves Classics article about the Central of Georgia Railway.

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An Electro-Motive photo featuring a new Central of Georgia locomotive in June 1948. (Photo: Warren Calloway Collection/Tom Alderman colorization)

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsThursday, April 8, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Central of Georgia Railway persevered (Part 1)

The history of the Central of Georgia Railway is explored in this FreightWaves Classics article.

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A photograph of a Union Pacific train hauling intermodal containers across a field.

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsFriday, March 12, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Railroads helped the U.S. expand and increased interstate commerce

American railroads were a key to opening up the nation and generating commerce. Read more!

Rail

A photograph of a man stranding in front of a Union Pacific locomotive.

Joanna MarshSunday, December 20, 2020

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Railway Supply Institute urges vaccination of railway supply workers

Railway supply workers support critical infrastructure, the trade group says.

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Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsThursday, December 17, 2020

FreightWaves Classics: TTX’s history illustrates changes in railroading over the past 65 years

In Part 2 of the article about TTX Company, the company's history is outlined.

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TTX railcars are part of this train. (Photo: TTX Company)

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsWednesday, December 16, 2020

FreightWaves Classics: TTX owns 10+% of all North American railcars

TTX Company owns 10+% of all railcars in North America. Learn why in this FreightWaves Classics article.

Rail

Joanna MarshMonday, December 14, 2020

From revision to rule, FRA issues revamped brake safety standards

The new rule takes into account recent technological advancements and harmonizes U.S. regulations with Canada’s.

Infographics

Emily RicksThursday, October 29, 2020

Daily Infographic: Types of freight train cars

Freight trains can carry a multitude of cargo, with car variations to serve each type.