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FRA Issues Report on Improving Tank Car Crash Energy Management

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a technical report aimed to help improve the puncture resistance of hazardous materials (hazmat) tank cars in the event of an accident or derailment.

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25 Under 40: Part 2 of 4

RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2024 ISSUE: Railway Age is proud to recognize 25 ‘Fast Trackers’ Under 40 in 2024.

David Nahass, Railway Age Financial Editor
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Pre-Pandemic Rail Is a Thing of the Past

FINANCIAL EDGE, RAILWAY AGE FEBRUARY 2024 ISSUE: Only those people who are capable of being a soulless rake (a rake is a person prone to excess) leading a careless and superfluous life can

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Rail Equipment Expert Panel Takeaways

Railcar manufacturing inquiries and orders appear to have moderated, but the 2024 build outlook remains stable, modestly above replacement demand. Lease rates are holding up well at elevated levels. While locomotive parkings

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CPKC Joins RailPulse™ Coalition

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) on Feb. 1 announced that it has joined the RailPulse™ Coalition, becoming the third Class I railroad and the tenth member of the coalition, which was established in late 2020 to “to develop, broaden and accelerate the use of GPS and other telematics technologies on railcars that increase safety, efficiency, and visibility across North America’s freight rail industry.”

Now On Line: Railway Age February 2024 Digital Edition

The February 2024 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, covering the freight rail policy outlook and showcasing our 25 Under 40 “Fast Tracker” honorees.

ARCI: Freight Car Market Performing Well

The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) American Railway Car Institute Committee (ARCI) has released 4Q2023 data indicating a freight car market that has performed well since the pandemic, with a healthy backlog closing

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RSI Volunteers Make Strides for a Strong 2024

Last year, the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) and the rail community experienced its fair share of challenges and successes. Notable among the highs were strides made by RSI committees to educate the public and advocate for greater industry safety.

Bunge Joins RailPulse™ Coalition

Agribusiness company Bunge has signed on as the first railcar-owning shipper of RailPulse™, the coalition established in late 2020 to “facilitate and accelerate the adoption of GPS and other telematics technology across

AllTranstek Promotes Kuz to Account Manager

Downers Grove, Ill.-based rail transport management and consulting firm AllTranstek LLC recently announced that Steve Kuz has been promoted to Account Manager.

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