railroads

Rail freight posted another positive week as seven out of 10 categories improved from a year ago. 

BNSF has a new operations chief after Matt Garland lasted just five months as COO.

The House released massive surface transportation reauthorization legislation that sets federal spending for infrastructure and services across a range of modes.

Union Pacific filed a complaint with federal regulators alleging that BNSF Railway’s cancellation of certain reciprocal switching rates has significantly increased costs for grain shippers.

Industrial improvement led rail freight modestly higher as grain and chemical shipments topped volume gains. 

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern defended their revised merger application, calling it “comprehensive and complete” while rebutting calls for its rejection.

House passage of a bill to fight retail crime won approval from a rail trade group, who called on the Justice Department to do more to fight supply chain theft.

Freight on U.S. railroads from intermodal to grain showed breakout strength in the latest week’s data.

The Georgia Ports Authority has opened a new inland port it claims will convert 26,000 truckloads of freight to rail each year. 

BNSF Railway saw first-quarter profits strengthen on higher freight volume and more efficient operations.

The North American rail industry is at a crossroads due to reshoring and tech growth. This symposium provides a forum to align strategy, policy, and execution for the future.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their updated merger filing to create the first transcontinental railroad makes an even stronger case for increased growth, lower shipper costs, and a more robust U.S. supply chain.

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association has appointed Justin Broyles of R.J. Corman as the new chairman of its board of directors.

Alameda Belt Line, co-owned by Union Pacific and BNSF, will negotiate for the contract to provide switching services to the Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach.

Freight infrastructure group’s board adds new member, re-elects four to board.

Norfolk Southern said first-quarter earnings were slightly lower as winter weather woes and higher fuel prices hurt freight volumes.

Union Pacific reported first quarter income improved from a year ago as improved pricing and higher fuel surcharge revenue offset a narrow decline in carload freight.

Intermodal freight rebounded in the latest weekly rail data to narrow the gap with year-ago volumes.

CSX has significantly reduced operations at its major Chicago-area terminal, and shifted most switching work to other carriers.

More than $2 billion in federal grants that have become a vital component of short line and regional railroad operations are now available.