TTX Company owns 10+% of all railcars in North America. Learn why in this FreightWaves Classics article.
A cross-industry working group for freight rail cautions workers following three recent fatalities related to switching.
Freight trains can carry a multitude of cargo, with car variations to serve each type.
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The cost to build a railroad is staggering. Jim Blaze gives an overview of the costs involved in such an endeavor.
Jim Blaze explores the pontential for a merger or mergers among the Class 1 railroads.
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 locomotives.
The pandemic’s economic toll has hit all sectors of transportation, including rail. Read how railroads can manage costs during this global crisis.
Jim Blaze looks at the declining need for railroad tank cars. Why is this happening and what’s next?
The coronavirus is impacting all sectors of the economy, and railroads are no different. Read what expert Jim Blaze thinks will happen going forward.
