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There is a nostalgic romanticism attached to railroads, given their status as the first continental mass transit system for passengers and freight. But in the 21st century, rail transport is still a popular option for international trade. Standard gauge and broad gauge rail systems interconnect major cities throughout the U.S., Europe, South America, Asia and parts of Africa. While rail transport lacks the route flexibility and door-to-door convenience of trucks, it remains a thriving industry due to cost efficiency benefits, and its environmental friendliness compared to other transport options. More than 40% of freight within the U.S. is moved by railroads.
What Can We Learn From the Recent Surge in Railway Accidents?
The past few years have seen a worrying surge in railway accidents, particularly those involving hazardous materials. By analyzing the… Read More
EU Scoreboard Shows Transportation is Improving
The European Commission has published the second edition of the EU Transport Scoreboard, which compares how member states perform in… Read More
Intermodal Volumes Climb 3.4 Percent in Third Quarter
With month-to-month variations, intermodal growth of 3.4 percent in the third quarter of 2015 was in line with year-to-date results,… Read More
Canadian Pacific Exploring Norfolk Southern Takeover: Report
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., the second-biggest railroad in Canada, is in preliminary talks to take over U.S. carrier Norfolk Southern… Read More
New Bulk Transload Facility at California-Mexico Border
The San Diego & Imperial Valley Railroad (SDIV) has opened the gates at its new Choice Terminal bulk transload facility…. Read More
Port-Related Projects Awarded $44.3 Million in TIGER VII Infrastructure Grants
Thirty-nine awards amounting to more than $500 million in development and improvement funding have been announced by the U.S. Department… Read More
CSX to Expand U.S. Midwest Intermodal Network
CSX Transportation will expand its domestic intermodal service on November 2 by adding Dallas and the central Pennsylvania town of… Read More
New Block Train Service from China to Moscow’s MANP Terminal
MANP Terminal near Moscow, part of the GCS Group, has begun handling a new block train service bringing chemicals and… Read More
Ports Group ‘Encouraged’ By U.S. House Transportation Bill
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), “is pleased to see new freight provisions contained in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization &… Read More
Draft National Freight Strategic Plan Released
United States Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx earlier this week released the draft National Freight Strategic Plan, which offers specific policy… Read More
APM Bidding on Major Mexican Port Project
APM, the terminal operation division of Denmark’s A.P. Moller-Maersk, will participate in the tender to expand the Port of Veracruz… Read More
Multi-Modal Transportation Hub Made Possible with TIGER Funding Completed
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) celebrated last week the completion of the South Harbor Project at America’s… Read More
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