railroads

Jim Blaze writes about the potential of short-haul intermodal traffic on the North American Class 1 railroads.

Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific deliver goodwill to local communities along portions of their rail networks.

Private equity firms are likely to continue M&As in freight rail industry next year and beyond, observers say.

Jim Blaze writes about the financial issues inherent in an Alaska-to-Alberta rail route.

The continued dip in rail volumes comes as North American freight rail groups press for trade pact.

Market Expert Michael Baudendistel writes about rail intermodal volume is lower for the long-term, or can it be more competitive with trucking.

Railroad market voice Jim Blaze writes about technological advances that are making railroads’ capital expenditures on infrastructure more efficient.

The funding includes $14.4 million to support CSX’s double-stacking efforts near the Port of Philadelphia.

The European Green Deal is looking to shift 75% of EU freight traffic from road to rail and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050.

Stakeholders address the Surface Transportation Board, which is mulling over whether it should change the way it defines revenue adequacy.

Economic uncertainty weighs on rail volumes.

How the board calculates cost of capital is outdated. How much of an overhaul is needed?

The company sees the new facility as a way to expand and reach its manufacturing goals.

Jim Blaze writes about the decline in rail freight; is it a recent event, or has it been taking place over a longer period?

U.S. rail volumes are down, but don’t call it a freight recession, according to Association of American Railroads executive.

Teck Resources opts not to renew 10-year deal for the transport of metallurgical coal.

The rail regulatory agency says the changes would help make the rate review process more accessible and transparent.

Railway Age reports NS wants to double-stack its trains as they move through Pittsburgh, but residents in the north side of the city are stacking up arguments and fighting back.

The changes come as the railroad deploys precision scheduled railroading.

West Coast freight volumes have been robust in 2019, but empty rail containers signal that the balance is shifting east heading into 2020.