railroads

Fallout from Ohio train derailment calls to mind disasters from years past.

An economic study commissioned by three rail supply trade groups has determined that the U.S. rail supply industry’s impact to the nation’s GDP exceeded $75 billion in 2020.

This week in Borderlands: Exports of Mexican-built Class 8 trucks hit 15,221 in January; railroad cargo thefts drop 21% year over year across Mexico; fuel and lubricants distributor expands into South Texas; and rare insect intercepted in shipment at Otay Mesa port of entry.

East Palestine residents and rail unions face an uncertain future in the aftermath of a Norfolk Southern freight train derailment.

There are no federal requirements on the usage or maintenance of heat-detecting devices that have helped cut down on derailments.

The railroads must work with other supply chain stakeholders and even consider sharing infrastructure in order to maintain an integral role within the broader freight transportation network, experts said at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting.

Freight railroads face fierce competition

US Freight Railroads are the Best Rail Network Since the Staggers Act of 1980

The unions and the freight railroads must repair their relationship and collaborate on improving service if the industry wants to thrive and take more market share, observers told FreightWaves.

America’s freight railroads descended into chaos this year. Their best way out might be reconsidering their operational style — but Wall Street might not approve.

What’s it like to ride a historic locomotive? Go behind-the-scenes during FreightWaves’ ride on the No. 4014.

If a prolonged rail worker strike happens, expect cross-border commodities such as cars, auto parts and Mexican beer to be bogged down.

10 longest railway networks

Freight railroads and climate change

Members of rail union BMWED have rejected a tentative contract deal with U.S. railroads.

Outbound truckload tender volumes spiked this week out of Southern California, while intermodal volumes dipped due to a brief embargo. Could this be a result of shippers preparing for a potential strike?

The outlook for trucking companies buying new or used Class 8 trucks can best be described like a 2005 Facebook relationship status — “It’s complicated.” 

A nationwide rail strike has been averted as the railroads and unions have reached a deal.

Labor actions are creating great uncertainty for rail shippers in the U.S. and for air and sea cargo in Europe.

Billions in trade between the U.S. and Mexico could be affected by a railway strike that could begin Friday.