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Rail Freight Boom: US Intermodal Volume Up, But Speeds Crash [Shocking Data]
20+ hour, 4+ min ago (235+ words) Summary View Transcript US intermodal rail volume saw a robust 10% increase last week, continuing a strong growth streak. However, this surge is causing significant network slowdowns across major railroads, with some experiencing 10-20 month lows in train speeds. Meanwhile, Canadian intermodal…...
Rising intermodal volume slows big four U. S. rail systems
21+ hour, 24+ min ago (326+ words) The big four U. S. Class I railroad intermodal networks are slowing down amid a volume surge that's been driven by shippers turning to rail amid high fuel prices and spikes in trucking rates. "The renewed surge in intermodal loads at the…...
Leadership change at First Rail
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (227+ words) Mike Nelson has been appointed managing director of First Rail, following Steve Montgomery's retirement. Mike was formerly finance and strategic development director of the business." Graham Sutherland, CEO of First Group plc, said: "I would like to wish Steve Montgomery…...
The Netherlands has launched a summer rail pass for "49 per month
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (305+ words) This summer, for "49 per month, passengers can get unlimited access to the entire Dutch rail network during off-peak hours, weekends and public holidays. The initiative was launched by the national railway company Dutch railways in cooperation with the government. The…...
Netherlands Launches "49 Dal Vrij Trein Summer Rail Pass: Unlimited Off-Peak Train Travel Across Nation in 2026
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (660+ words) The Netherlands just pulled off something extraordinary. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) has unleashed the Dal Vrij Trein'a "49 monthly rail pass that obliterates traditional pricing models across Europe's transport landscape. For comparison, standard unlimited off-peak rail products in the Netherlands typically exceed…...
Netherlands Launches KES 6, 800 Unlimited Summer Train Pass to Combat Surging Fuel Prices
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (518+ words) The Netherlands has launched a "49 monthly rail pass, offering unlimited off-peak travel nationwide to help citizens combat record-high fuel prices. Designed to alleviate the crushing financial burden of record-high fuel prices driven by geopolitical conflicts, the "Nederland Dal Vrij Trein…...
Rail News - CN issues 2025 sustainability data. For Railroad Career Professionals
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (207+ words) Progressive Railroading CN issues 2025 sustainability data CN released its 2025 Sustainability Data Supplement report, which details the Class I's progress on its key sustainability priorities. The report outlines CN's performance across environment, safety, people, community and governance sectors. CN releases its…...
After Decades Dodging Trains, Dunsmuir Finally Snags Mossbrae Falls Deal
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (442+ words) Union Pacific and Dunsmuir agreed to allow a bridge and boardwalk trail to Mossbrae Falls; city officials have applied for federal funding and say it will take years....
UP-NS merger discovery process kicks off'with establishment of guidelines' - Rail Prime | Progressive Railroading - Subscribe Today
6+ day, 43+ min ago (146+ words) By Bridget Dean, Senior Associate Editor" As"stated"in"the STB's decision to accept the application while requesting more information, ongoing discovery is "essential to developing a record that allows for full consideration" of the proposed transaction, Soulikias reiterated, adding…...
BNSF Camp Howze rail link starts construction
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (347+ words) Railway Supply " Railway News " BNSF Camp Howze rail link starts construction The BNSF Camp Howze rail link is now being built in Gainesville, Texas, with rail service to Camp Howze Industrial Rail Park expected to begin in the second quarter…...