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Railroads are making targeted investments, developing innovative technologies and evolving operations to combat climate change.

DOT wants railroads to take immediate actions to address safety

Fallout from Ohio train derailment calls to mind disasters from years past.

An economic study commissioned by three rail supply trade groups has determined that the U.S. rail supply industry’s impact to the nation’s GDP exceeded $75 billion in 2020.

East Palestine residents and rail unions face an uncertain future in the aftermath of a Norfolk Southern freight train derailment.

As the United States focuses on the disaster unfolding in Ohio after the Norfolk Southern train derailment, here is a look back at some of the worst train disasters in history. The incidents highlight the importance of safety and infrastructure.

Freight railroads face fierce competition

Major U.S. railroads have pushed for years to eliminate the in-cab conductor role. But unions think the cost-cutting rule could undermine safety.

US Freight Railroads are the Best Rail Network Since the Staggers Act of 1980

America’s freight railroads descended into chaos this year. Their best way out might be reconsidering their operational style — but Wall Street might not approve.

10 longest railway networks

Freight railroads and climate change

Managing the winter season

Rail companies can save on labor by eliminating the conductor role. But workers believe it would make their jobs more dangerous.

History of US Freight Railroads

See current and future emission reduction technologies for locomotives

Comparing Amtrak and Freight Railroads

Making Your House a Home

Trucks carried more than two-thirds of U.S.-Mexico cross-border freight in March

See how much fits on a single rail car

How trains help make a car

U.S. freight railroads, on average, move 1 ton of freight more than 480 miles per gallon of fuel.

Freight Railroads Keep American Moving

Bureau of Transportation Statistics Transportation employment update

Freight railroads are committed to delivering the best possible service product for customers and consumers

The world’s 10 longest railway networks

Railroads are a responsible way to mitigate the transportation-related causes of climate change

See why Freight Railroads are Separated Into Classes

Railroads are leveraging automation and evaluating assets to improve fuel efficiency. Corporate climate goals are on the rise as railroads increase their conservation and emission-reducing efforts.

The U.S. rail network comprises nearly 140,000 miles of track, broken into three main categories.

Freight trains can carry a multitude of cargo, with car variations to serve each type.

Global law firm HFW and Southeastern Freight Lines announce promotions.

The Eastern U.S. railroad moves its leaders to new positions as the railroad continues to roll out its operating model based on precision scheduled railroading.

2019’s $1.2 billion in investments spans consumer, agricultural, industrial products industries

The transportation of goods and people was transformed when eastern and western rails were connected in 1869.

When responding to requests for proposals in the contract bidding process, rail and intermodal service providers should tout not only their competitive pricing but why shippers should diversify their modal options.

The federal agency issues the order following a fiery derailment of a Canadian Pacific crude train.

January was a record month for grain volumes for CP.

The railroad is reducing its capital expenditures budget for this year, but it will allocate more funding toward replacing and upgrading network infrastructure.

The drop comes as the Class I railroads look to the second half of 2020 for volume growth.

The railway cited the labor strike and weak freight demand in lower fourth-quarter profits.

This week marked the first of what looks to be a tough earnings season. See who reported over the past seven days.

Year-to-date U.S. rail traffic is 7.8% lower compared with the same period in 2019.

Service improvements will help grow rail volumes and revenue, the company said during its fourth-quarter earnings call Friday.

Coal declines and a still sluggish industrial economy could put pressure on revenue this year. Still, CSX sees upside potential for intermodal and merchandise volumes.

Net profit for Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU) slipped in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the prior year, but revenues were 5% higher amid increases for chemicals and petroleum and industrial and consumer products. Fourth-quarter net income was $127.2 million, or $1.30 diluted earnings per share, compared with $161.1 million, or $1.59 diluted […]

Net earnings fell 8.5% in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared with the same period a year ago.

U.S. carloads and intermodal units are down year to date from the same period in 2019.

Improving rail volumes and service are among the crucial issues to look out for as the railroads reveal their 2020 guidance in the coming days.

Technology will have a key role, but how will shippers and labor benefit from the railroads’ high-tech initiatives, panel asks.

The Denver-based short line operator promotes from within for the new roles.

Two Norfolk Southern-owned or -operated rail facilities in West Virginia and Virginia have been impacted by closure and layoffs.

The railway will work with NorFalco Sales, a division of Glencore Canada, to handle sulfuric acid volumes at facilities in Ontario and Quebec.

Association of American Railroads reports volumes continue to run lower than a year ago.

A U.S. judicial panel will hold a hearing in late January that will take up defendant Class I railroads’ request to move legal proceedings on fuel surcharge price fixing to one court.

New hopper cars and a high-efficiency train model at some elevators help boost volumes.

U.S. rail volumes fell 5% in 2019 amid trade worries, a sluggish industrial economy and a significant drop in coal carloads.

Lower rail volumes, an active Surface Transportation Board and a strike were among the key events that the U.S. and Canadian freight rail industry experienced this year.

The U.S. operations of the Class I railroads continue to shed employees.

The Federal Railroad Administration hopes to collect data on blocked rail crossings from the public and law enforcement.

Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific deliver goodwill to local communities along portions of their rail networks.

Private equity firms are likely to continue M&As in freight rail industry next year and beyond, observers say.

The continued dip in rail volumes comes as North American freight rail groups press for trade pact.

Stakeholders address the Surface Transportation Board, which is mulling over whether it should change the way it defines revenue adequacy.

Economic uncertainty weighs on rail volumes.

How the board calculates cost of capital is outdated. How much of an overhaul is needed?

The railroad will consolidate business segments to three groups from four to better adapt to market conditions.

U.S. rail volumes are down, but don’t call it a freight recession, according to Association of American Railroads executive.

Teck Resources opts not to renew 10-year deal for the transport of metallurgical coal.

The rail regulatory agency says the changes would help make the rate review process more accessible and transparent.

Railway Age reports NS wants to double-stack its trains as they move through Pittsburgh, but residents in the north side of the city are stacking up arguments and fighting back.

The railway attributes the record to its high efficiency train model and to collaboration with supply chain participants.

The changes come as the railroad deploys precision scheduled railroading.

Headcount within U.S. Class I rail operations tumbles amid declining rail volumes and the deployment of precision railroading.

The bill introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) would allow Amtrak to sue freight railroads for not giving Amtrak preference on freight rail-owned track.

Rail executives discussed short-term strategies for growing rail volumes amid expectations that volumes won’t pick up until well into 2020.

The railroad has completed the rollout of a cloud-based operational system.

In two unrelated announcements on Nov. 20, CP lays out plans to deepen network capacity.

The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing all states address highway-rail grade crossing safety.

U.S. rail volumes have been trending lower all year.

Gregg Mitchell promoted to new role after serving as chairman for Trinity’s highway products and logistics group.

The regulatory agency for rail receives a flurry of feedback on rail rate reasonableness and demurrage and accessorial charges.

U.S. rail trade associations say changes will help employees responding to unplanned events.

Lower operating expenses helped to increase profits.

The credit ratings firm sees coal and intermodal volumes under continued pressure next year.

Train crew size, healthcare are among the key issues, on top of grappling with systemic changes to the industry

Year-to-date U.S. rail traffic continues to trend lower.

The rail equipment and technology manufacturer sees international opportunities as an area for business to grow.

The rail equipment lessor said corrosion damage was found in 160 railcars.

The number of employees working for the U.S. operations of the Class I railroads slumps to its lowest level in years.

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference could go on strike as early as Nov. 19 should talks deteriorate with Canadian National.

The rail equipment manufacturer said it delivered record railcar deliveries in the quarter.

Rail volumes fell yet again and the industry is casting its doubts about the fourth quarter.

Jim Blaze explains the new CSX trip compliance reporting… perhaps the first step for railroads to compete more effectively with the trucking industry.