FreightWaves Classics profiles the career of Jervis Langdon, Jr., who worked in the railroad industry throughout his life.
See why Freight Railroads are Separated Into Classes
American railroads were a key to opening up the nation and generating commerce. Read more!
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?
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.
Should the railroads pare the number of types of railcars? Jim Blaze explores this topic.
