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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.

Riding the Rails to Prosperity: Rail Freight Market Poised to Surpass USD 522.4 Billion by 2032
In the modern age of logistics, the rail freight industry is emerging as a cornerstone of global trade, poised to… Read More
Biden Avoids Rail Strike with New Deal, but not Everyone is Happy
Joe Biden signed legislation imposing a deal he negotiated between freight railroads and organized labor, averting a possible strike but… Read More
UK Rail Union Rejects Offer, Christmas Strikes Still Planned
Britain’s National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers has rejected an offer from the Rail Delivery Group aimed at… Read More
President Joe Biden asks Congress to Impose Rail Deal over Union Objections
President Joe Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi are moving to prevent a looming shutdown of the nation’s freight railroads with… Read More
US Railroad Strike Threatens to Inflict pain on Staggering Economy
A potential rail strike from US railroad workers in December could have dire impacts on an already unstable economy during… Read More
US Rail Union Votes Down Latest Labor Deal
One of the US’s largest railroad labour unions have voted against a tentative workforce agreement, opening the door to strike action… Read More
Louis-Based Tech Start-Up Aims To Help Make Railroads Competitive For The Next 200 Years Through Autonomous Railcars
FreightWeekSTL 2022 kicks-off with session highlighting Intramotev’s self-propelled railcar FreightWeekSTL 2022 kicked off May 23 with Innovation Day, featuring emerging… Read More
Schenker Delivers for Deutsche Bahn again
Schenker seems to be “driving” Deutsche Bahn if the German state-owned railway system is to be believed. It is difficult to fully assess… Read More
RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONNECT AMERICA’S FARMERS WITH THE WORLD
Infrastructure helps U.S. farmers compete in global markets while improving their productivity here at home. On the Surface America’s surface… Read More
How Union Pacific Improves Rail Connections
Rail connections that provide transport alternatives will ultimately be the first choice for customers seeking reliable options as well as… Read More
Railinc CIO Shares Success Tips for Aspiring Female Leaders
Joan Smemoe brings a fresh approach to breaking the barriers for women’s success in the fields of technology, rail, software… Read More
Swiss Rail Frequency to Increase in 2019
Starting January 10, Schweizerzug will increase rail services from Frenkendorf and the Port of Antwerp from two to three weekly roundtrips… Read More
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