• June 02, 2021
• Freight Cars

North American Rail Supply and China: Why We Should Be Concerned

Caveat: I am a free-market capitalist who believes in the importance of trade to elevate global prosperity. I believe in comparative advantage, and how countries excel at the supply of certain goods and services, to the benefit of others. I now believe that there needs to be market boundaries, for the long-term health of entire industries and the well-being and security of our citizens.

• April 01, 2021
• Freight Cars

Do We Need Another North American Railcar Builder?

ARS Canada Rolling Stock Co. is entering the North American freight railcar market with support from a $3 million repayable contribution from the New Brunswick Provincial government in Canada. Here we go again.

• March 12, 2021
• Freight Cars

Why Rough Riders Should Be Taxed

This editorial addresses the significant impact of AAR truck standards S-286 and M-976 on the rail industry and why tariffs should be applied to railcars loaded to 286K GRL (Gross Rail Load) that don’t have these track-friendly trucks.