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(12 articles)Rail Breakthrough Unlocks Out-of-Gauge Cargo Transport
A significant advancement in rail transport infrastructure now enables the movement of out-of-gauge cargo—oversized freight that previously faced routing restrictions or mode shifts to road or air. Th
Czechia Pushes EU for Urgent Rail Freight Action on Green Logistics
Czechia is escalating calls for immediate European Union action on rail freight policy to bolster green logistics initiatives and reinforce supply chain resilience across the continent. This demand re
Six State AGs Challenge UP-NS Merger as Incomplete
Six state attorneys general have formally urged the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to reject the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger application, alleging critical gaps and insufficient anal
China Railways Handles Record 1.31B Tons in First 4 Months
China's railway system handled 1.31 billion tons of cargo during the first four months of the year, demonstrating robust capacity utilization across the nation's domestic freight network. This volume
CNR Freight Trends Signal Economic Health for TSX-60 Investors
Canadian National Railway (CNR) freight trends have become a critical barometer for understanding broader economic activity in Canada and the health of the S&P/TSX 60 index. As one of North America's
VR Invests €10M to Strengthen European Rail Freight Readiness
VR, Finland's state-owned railway company, has announced a €10 million investment aimed at improving its freight operations readiness and capacity. This capital deployment reflects broader European ef
South Africa Railroad Market Freight Expansion & Infrastructure Growth
South Africa's rail freight sector is experiencing notable expansion, driven by investments in infrastructure modernization and increased freight capacity. This development represents a strategic shif
UP, NS Sweeten Merger Case With Freight Shift Projections
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have refined their merger proposal with updated freight shift projections, a strategic move aimed at addressing regulatory scrutiny from the Surface Transportation B
BNSF Q1 Earnings Rise 13.5% on Grain Volume and Efficiency Gains
BNSF Railway delivered a solid first-quarter performance with pre-tax income climbing 13.5% to $1.82 billion, supported by a 5% revenue increase to $5.92 billion. The railroad's operational improvemen
Mexico Rail Freight Up 47%—But USMCA Review Threatens Growth
Mexican rail freight is experiencing explosive growth, with carloads jumping 47.3% week-over-week as nearshoring strategies finally deliver measurable results in hard logistics data. This represents a
BNSF North Texas Logistics Center Expands Rail Freight Capacity
BNSF Railway, a major North American freight carrier owned by Berkshire Hathaway, is planning a new logistics center in North Texas to strengthen its freight business operations in the region. This fa
Rail Merger Coalition Launches to Block Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal
A newly formed 'Stop the Rail Merger Coalition' has launched a coordinated opposition campaign against the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, two of America's largest freight railr