U.S. freight railroads are a major source of pollution, chuffing out more nitrogen oxide than all the nation’s coal-fired ...

Two of the largest U.S. railroad unions oppose the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, raising concerns ...

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern win the backing of Congressmen from Deep South states where they operate for their ...

OMAHA, Neb. — The latest rail layoffs, combined with an investment fund’s ongoing campaign for control of Norfolk Southern, are renewing concerns among unions and regulators about the effects all the ...

News from the world rail freight market. Softronic subsidiary Softrans has entered the leasing market with an agreement to ...

With so much emphasis on the high-tech sectors in Boston and elsewhere, it’s easy to overlook the significant role that freight rail plays in our daily lives. Massachusetts, a state of innovation and ...

Recent changes to economic and trade policies are fueling significant challenges within the freight rail industry. As decision-makers face uncertainty, particularly around rail traffic and equipment ...

NACFE recently released a new report on the potential for railroads and trucking firms to reduce operating costs and improve emissions by improving utilization of intermodal rail and truck services.

The biggest freight rail investment by a private company in the country’s history isn’t a silver bullet to fix Transnet’s headaches, but Traxtion CEO James Holley believes it could (should) unlock ...

UK: Network Rail and industry partners held an event at Tuxford in Nottinghamshire on December 3 marking the first use of ...

The Railway Board has mandated action against officials following the derailment of a freight train due to defective wagons ...

Five towns have formally opposed the Glassboro-Camden Light Rail through resolutions or referendums, but NJ Transit is ...