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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
CSX Outlines Plans for North Carolina Intermodal Hub
CSX has outlined plans to develop a major freight-rail intermodal terminal to boost the economy of the region surrounding Raleigh, North… Read More
DHL Lays Tracks For China-Turkey Rail Corridor
DHL Global Forwarding has inaugurated a new service on the southern rail corridor between China and Turkey. The corridor occupies… Read More
New West Virginia Intermodal Facility Opens
The long-anticipated Heartland Intermodal Gateway terminal has opened near Pritchard, West Virginia, on a 76-acre site donated by the Norfolk… Read More
CSX Customers Invest More Than $2.2 Billion in 2015
In 2015, the rail transportation carrier CSX worked with its customers to locate 107 new plants or expanded facilities on… Read More
DB Schenker Offering Faster Connection from China to Europe Via Rail
DB Schenker is now offering a faster connection between China and the European land transport network. The German-based logistics service… Read More
Large Rail Fire Highlights the Danger of Fuel Transportation
Environmental groups are seizing upon the fiery crash of a truck with a tanker train on the banks of the… Read More
Christmas Came Early to UK Retailers
DB Schenker Rail UK has been busy making sure that festive products reached shop shelves in time for Christmas, with… Read More
CSX and Partners Celebrate Groundbreaking, Construction of Pittsburgh Intermodal Rail Terminal
CSX, together with local officials, celebrated the beginning of construction of the Pittsburgh Intermodal Rail Terminal last week. The $60… Read More
Norfolk Southern To Canadian Pacific: Not Interested
Calling the proposed buy-out “grossly inadequate” and “low premium,” the 13 members of the board of directors of the Norfolk… Read More
Obama Signs Five-Year Transportation Bill
President Obama signed on Friday a five-year, $305 billion transportation reauthorization bill that Congress overwhelmingly passed the day before. The… Read More
Tracking Freight Flows
A new freight database developed with assistance from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory will help transportation officials… Read More
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