U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 20, 2024 (Week 16), came in at 474,544 carloads and intermodal units, up 0.8%—virtually flat—compared with the same week last year, based on 216,945 carloads—down 6.7% from 2023—and intermodal volume of 257,599 containers and trailers—up 8.2%, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported April 24.
Industry groups are calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject an authorization request from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to implement a regulation that was finalized last year,
Zero-emissions rail solutions technology company Intramotev announced April 24 that it is partnering with global mining company Carmeuse Americas to deploy its TugVolt technology at a mining site in Cedarville, Mich.
The Ports of Indiana on April 23 reported that United Steel Supply LLC will invest up to $10 million to open a steel processing and painting facility at its rail-served Jeffersonville, Ind.,
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) on April 16 announced the launch of two new economic development programs: the Micro-Grant Program and the Brownfields Program, with the goal of “promoting economic growth across the state–leading to increased job creation and boosting freight rail usage.”
Watco has made several executive leadership changes that the company said “will refine its focus and simplify its mission.” The changes go into effect immediately. Nick Coomes is now Executive Vice President
The railroad industry is safe and getting safer every day. Short line freight railroads and their employees are woven into the fabric of their communities, so safety is not only the right
The Alaska Railroad (ARRC) on April 15 announced that it is seeking to replace the passenger dock and terminal building in Seward, Alaska, with the purchase of a $137 million project proposed by local developer The Seward Company.
At R. J. Corman, we’ve always believed that our people are our most valuable asset. Our founder, Rick Corman, started this company as an equipment operator, and that hands-on experience instilled a
It may not surprise anyone who knows us, but we try to keep things simple here at Watco. When we set objectives, we work hard to make sure we stay focused on
