railroads
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Canada
Canadian rail line blockades ‘need to come down now,’ Trudeau says
Canada’s prime minister calls two-week-long disruptions to country’s supply chains in protest of a gas pipeline ‘unacceptable and untenable’ as rail freight continues to shift…
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Canada
Today’s Pickup: Canadian trucking industry group warns of pipeline protest impact
The Canadian Trucking Alliance calls for an end to disruptions to Canadian National’s network as it warns of effect on intermodal carriers and the broader…
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Rail
Commentary: Will railroad reefer traffic ever return?
Railroads once carried much of the fresh produce across the U.S. Can they do it again? Jim Blaze explores the topic in his latest commentary.
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News
New Class I railroad safety mandate may get challenged
Labor attorney takes issue with allowing carriers to keep accident evidence from being used in court.
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Passport Research: Q4 earnings analysis: Sector outperformers and management commentary, Feb. 14
Railroads performed the best, while LTL earnings cratered.
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News
Federal judge orders rail union to negotiate on train crew size
The court ruled in favor of the Class I railroads and said SMART-TD must discuss crew size during ongoing collective bargaining negotiations.
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Rail
Commentary: Making hazmat rail freight safer
Jim Blaze writes about the transportation of hazardous materials by rail. Accidents have occurred, and the railroads need to continue to work to decrease their…
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News
US rail traffic maintains slump amid global trade uncertainties
Year-to-date U.S. rail volumes are still sluggish, and the effect of the coronavirus on intermodal volumes remains unclear.
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Rail
Commentary: Are fewer railroad freight cars on the horizon?
Jim Blaze explores whether the Class 1 railroads are downsizing their railcar fleets.
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Container
Why shippers should consider rail and intermodal services
When responding to requests for proposals in the contract bidding process, rail and intermodal service providers should tout not only their competitive pricing but why…
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