Congress and the White House are moving to micromanage railroads — putting a main artery of the U.S. economy at risk.

North American railroads like UNP, NSC, CSX, CNI, and CP exhibit HALO traits: irreplaceable heavy assets, low obsolescence, ...

Total North American carload and intermodal traffic rose 2.3% through the first 51 weeks of 2024 compared with the same period last year, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Dec. 27.

Freight moving on U.S. railroads continued to post solid gains on improved industrial output and higher intermodal traffic.

The proposed Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) merger will do just that. It will create America’s first true transcontinental rail network, connecting more than 50,000 route miles across 43 ...

To commemorate 200 years of American rail in 2027, the B&O Railroad Museum has launched the website Americanrail200.org. This page is a centralized hub for rail enthusiasts to share specialized events ...

When asked about this acquisition, Stacey Posey, COO of American Track, stated: "We are excited to welcome Queen City to the American Track team. Their reputation and leadership make them a strong fit ...

Completely to the surprise of media pundits everywhere, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and the SMART Transportation Division, the two largest rail worker unions in the U.S., ...

After the disastrous Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, in February, a bipartisan rail safety bill gained momentum among Rust Belt senators, with Sherrod Brown (D-OH), J.D.

Across the vast American landscape, railcars carried more than passengers and freight; they transported dreams, ambitions, and the very essence of a nation in motion. The railcars were rolling symbols ...