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American Shipper 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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News
Tank car components suppliers offered new safety standard
The new standard developed by the Railway Supply Institute builds upon existing federal and trade standards.
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FreightCar America closing Alabama facility, consolidating operations to Mexico
“Depressed railcar demand” and the need to cut costs factored into the manufacturer’s decision.
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Intermodal
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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Rail
Commentary: What are best practices for private railcar storage?
About 25% of the total railcar fleet is in storage of one kind or another. Jim Blaze writes about best practices of rail storage.
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Rail
Commentary: Do you want to build a freight railroad?
The cost to build a railroad is staggering. Jim Blaze gives an overview of the costs involved in such an endeavor.
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Rail
Commentary: Does rebuilding locomotives beat buying new?
Jim Blaze writes about the advantages to the railroads of rebuilding locomotives instead of buying new ones.
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Rail
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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Rail
Commentary: Many freight locomotives no longer needed
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic the Class I railroads were mothballing freight cars - and locomotives. Jim Blaze examines the issues surrounding the surplus of…
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Rail
Commentary: How do railroads manage costs during pandemic?
The pandemic's economic toll has hit all sectors of transportation, including rail. Read how railroads can manage costs during this global crisis.
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