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Rail Freight Boom: US Intermodal Volume Up, But Speeds Crash [Shocking Data]
20+ hour, 2+ 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…...
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…...
Rail News - Plas Cred enters lease with CN for Scotford Yard recycling operation. For Railroad Career Professionals
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (217+ words) Progressive Railroading Plas Cred enters lease with CN for Scotford Yard recycling operation Plas Cred Circular Innovations Inc. has entered a conditional long-term property lease with CN to construct an advanced recycling facility at the Class I's Scotford Yard in…...
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…...
How trains drove American history
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (56+ words) The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa. , home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in…...
UP-NS merger discovery process kicks off'with establishment of guidelines' - Rail Prime | Progressive Railroading - Subscribe Today
6+ day, 41+ 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…...
Standard Oil No. 1 locomotive returning to Casper
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (801+ words) CASPER, Wyo. " A key piece of Casper's industrial history will be returning home in the coming months, as the historical Standard Oil No. 1 steam locomotive is being moved from a Colorado museum to the local Fort Caspar Museum. Built in…...
News photos: Iowa Interstate's America 250 locomotive
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (16+ words) Yahoo - To report news or errors, contact trainsnewswire@firecrown. com....
USDA Rail Car Fleet Data June 2026: UP, BNSF, CSX, NS, CPKC, CN Car Counts - News and Statistics
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (515+ words) Index Box Search across reports, market insights, and blog stories. USDA Rail Car Fleet Report: Union Pacific Leads with Over 605 K Cars as of June 2026 The latest data from the USDA Ag Transport rail car fleet report, released on June…...