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Texas rail advocates want state to fight for federal rail grants
Advocates for freight and passenger rail in Texas are pressing legislators to pursue federal grant opportunities that would bolster short lines and intercity rail.
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Why are freight railroads separated into classes?
This AskWaves article explains what Class I, Class II and Class III railroads are and why they exist.
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Rail Roundup: Promotions and appointments
Pioneer Lines, Kansas City Southern and Conrail have appointed new leaders.
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Short line tax credit could become permanent
The coronavirus relief bill that passed Congress includes language that would make permanent a tax credit encouraging short line railroads to invest in capital projects.
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Short line shorts: Jaguar grows network, OmniTRAX adds rail-ready sites
Jaguar acquires five short lines, while OmniTRAX readies more business-ready sites.
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US DOT revamps loan program for short line railroads
The U.S. Department of Transportation hopes the changes will help more short line and regional railroads modernize and upgrade their infrastructure.
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OmniTRAX establishes audit committee to guide company’s growth plans
The short line operator prepares itself to manage future growth opportunities.
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OmniTRAX courts potential customers with rail-ready sites
The short line operator is working with local economic development commissions to develop rail-ready sites for industrial use.
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OmniTRAX’s Winchester and Western readies commercial development sites in West Virginia
OmniTRAX is looking for interested parties seeking to develop commercial facilities along its West Virginia rail lines.
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Railroads must adopt technological strategies to stay relevant
A report from Boston Consulting Group suggests that the Class I railroads must look beyond precision scheduled railroading and operating ratios if the industry wants…
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