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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.
US Intermodal Gains Momentum Amid Trucking Challenges
Following a period of sluggish performance, US intermodal traffic is on the rise, signaling potential for further growth. Union Pacific’s… Read More
Transportation CO2 Measures Will Not Achieve Climate Ambitions
Current and foreseeable policies to mitigate carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions from global transportation activity will not suffice to achieve the international… Read More
TransPod Partners With IKOS on Hyperloop
TransPod, startup that is building a hyperloop system to disrupt and redefine commercial transportation, is partnering with IKOS, the leading… Read More
Political Battle Lines Drawn on Infrastructure
Congressional Democrats this week introduced a $1 trillion infrastructure plan and invited President Donald Trump to join them in getting… Read More
Japan Shifting to Trains to Move Freight
Companies in Japan are switching from trucks to rail to transport freight over land. In some cases, competitors are cooperating… Read More
BREAKING NEWS: First Freight Train From China Arrives in London
The first container train travelling between China and the United Kingdom arrived today at DB Cargo UK’s London Eurohub terminal… Read More
CSX Customers Invested $9.5 Billion in 2016
CSX worked with its customers in 2016 to announce 114 new or expanded facilities to be located on the company’s… Read More
Innovation Award to Port of Vancouver USA
The Port of Vancouver USA won an IHS Dredging and Port Construction Innovation Award for its trench project—the new rail… Read More
Roadmap to Reform Federal Coal Program Released
The United States Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) yesterday released the results of a comprehensive, public… Read More
Connecting Zhejiang and London Via Rail
A train that left Yiwu West Railway Station in Zhejiang province on New Year’s Day is currently en route to… Read More
Global Rail Logistics to Surpass $210 Billion by 2021
According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global rail logistics market is expected to grow at a… Read More
POLB Seeks Public Input on Rail Facility
The Port of Long Beach will begin public hearings next week on a draft environmental study for the proposed redevelopment… Read More
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