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For Volkswagen, versatility

Most, if not all, of the advances in motor vehicle transport by rail have come about through cooperative efforts involving the railroads, railroad suppliers, and manufacturers. Railroads transport about 70%…

CN’s productivity pipeline

Writing a new chapter in an extraordinary success story. Paul Tellier took Canadian National public with stunning success, Hunter Harrison’s Precision Railroading model took CN to performance levels that led…

Canadian Pacific charts a comeback course

Bigger is indeed better for this transcontinental carrier, which is operating some of the longest freight trains in North America. A railroad's stock performance isn't its only measure of excellence, but…

Will intermodal lead the recovery?

If the past few months are any indication, the answer is yes. Just ask BNSF. BNSF Railway posted a double-digit return on net investment for the 12 months ending June 30,…

The long and the short of distributed power

Canadian Pacific has harnessed the latest train control and planning technologies to drive forward its successful long-train program. The first half of 2009 was a tough time for Canadian Pacific…

Performance, productivity, profitability

Kansas City Southern looks to its new international intermodal corridor for sustained growth.Kansas City Southern is "the best growth story in rail." That proclamation, made recently by Dahlman Rose Director-Equity…

Keeping rolling stock rolling

How Union Pacific achieved a record 8.6-day car cycle time. For many years, freight car shortages plagued the railroad industry.

Railinc: Fleet remains young

Despite a higher average age, the revenue-earning fleet comprises mostly “young” freight car sub-fleets, based on a 50-year life span.

CN’s productivity pipeline

Writing a new chapter in an extraordinary success story. Paul Tellier took Canadian National public with stunning success, Hunter Harrison’s Precision Railroading model took CN to performance levels that led…

For Volkswagen, versatility

Auto-Max® makes the grade in Mexico. Most, if not all, of the advances in motor vehicle transport by rail have come about through cooperative efforts involving the railroads, railroad suppliers,…

Automated asset management

Sophisticated data collection methods, along with high-tech systems to read and interpret the data, help railroads maximize their assets.

Canadian Pacific charts a comeback course

Bigger is indeed better for this transcontinental carrier, which is operating some of the longest freight trains in North America.

2010 SHORT LINE OF THE YEAR: Greenville & Western: Bursting with energy

A short line plots land use development and alternative energy options, along with acquiring a right-of-way, to best advantage—and beats recessionary odds.

Getting better with the basics

The railroad industry has a safety record that’s the envy of many other industries, yet when railroads think safety, they think continuous improvement. The most important element is a strong…

436 mpg, and beyond

Can the industry’s much-touted fuel efficiency number be improved?

How CSX will invest $1.7 billion

With capacity available, this is a good time to buy freight cars, says Michael Ward. So he’s buying about 1,400.

Don’t jolt me!

Multiple forces in a freight train can damage cargo, at high cost. Modern load securement devices can mitigate them.

NJ Transit to offer Giants Stadium rail link for large events

New Jersey Transit said July 9 it will debut rail service between Hoboken Terminaland Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., via Secaucus Junction, beginning Sunday, July 26, 2009, when the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final title soccer match is scheduled.

--> New Jersey Transit said July 9 it will debut rail service between Hoboken Terminaland Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., via Secaucus Junction, beginning Sunday, July 26, 2009, when the CONCACAF…

Fortune acclaims UP as "Most Admired" railroad

Fortune magazine has awarded Union Pacific the title of "Most Admired" railroad in its annual survey of American companies, Fortune said. UP scored first among all railroads in the key areas of innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment, and global competitiveness.

--> Fortune magazine has awarded Union Pacific the title of "Most Admired" railroad in its annual survey of American companies, Fortune said. UP scored first among all railroads in the key…

Railway Age names 2009 Short Line, Regional Railroads

Railway Age magazine has named Wilmington, Calif.-based Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. 2009 Short Line Railroad of the Year, and the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Co. 2009 Regional Railroad of the Year. The awards will be presented at the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s annual meeting in Las Vegas, Nev., April 25-28.

--> Railway Age magazine has named Wilmington, Calif.-based Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. 2009 Short Line Railroad of the Year, and the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Co. 2009 Regional Railroad of the…

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