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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
ROI on Pacific Northwest Channel Deepening Project: Over 5 to 1
The economy in the U.S. Pacific Northwest has enjoyed a handsome return on the investment made deepening of the Columbia… Read More
Logistics Trends Reflect Recovering U.S. Economy
Logistics trends in the United States mirror an economy that is recovering and growing. That was a key observation in… Read More
Chugging Along
In addition to America’s seven Class I railroads, there are more than 550 short lines capable of carrying the same… Read More
BNSF to Improve California Rail Infrastructure
The BNSF Railway has said it will spend an estimated $141 million to increase capacity and improve its rail infrastructure… Read More
As Freight-Rail Rates Rise, Overhauls Proposed
A large group of national trade associations representing manufacturers, farmers and energy producers have joined together to form a new… Read More
Don’t Dial For Diesels
SCOTT STUCKENSCHNEIDER DISCUSSES HOW HUHTAMAKI INCREASED INTERMODAL TO OFFSET THE NATIONWIDE TRUCK DRIVER SHORTAGE Huhtamaki is a maker of packaging… Read More
BNSF Railway Lifts Embargo on Westbound Interchanging Containers
The BNSF Railway has lifted an earlier embargo on interchanging westbound ocean containers headed to U.S. West Coast on-dock facilities…. Read More
CSX Opens New Canadian Intermodal Terminal
Jacksonville, FL – Rail carrier CSX has opened a new intermodal terminal in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield near Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The facility expands CSX’s… Read More
Florida East Coast Railway Acquires New GE Locomotives
Jacksonville, FL – The Florida East Coast Railway (FECR) has completed the inaugural run of its first two new GE… Read More
GE Scores Major Indonesia Locomotive Sale
Los Angeles, CA – GE Transportation has signed a $94.3 million contract to supply 50 freight locomotives to Indonesian railway… Read More
Union Pacific Plans New Texas Rail Yard
Spring, TX – The Union Pacific Railroad has said it will move forward with plans for a new rail yard… Read More
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