Investing in railroad cars can be a profitable addition to an investment portfolio while also providing diversification. This type of investment typically involves purchasing railcars and leasing them ...

CHICAGO, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) (“FreightCar America” or the “Company”), a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar ...

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Dec. 19 announced a final rule to “further enhance the safety of the U.S. freight rail industry” by introducing tougher standards for new-build freight ...

As America celebrates its 250th year, freight rail is approaching a milestone of its own: next year, the industry turns 200.

JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - Patriot Rail donated four vintage railroad freight cars to St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway in Jackson. However, the cars are currently in Mississippi, so a fundraiser ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Crews were working to remove a freight train that derailed Wednesday afternoon in west suburban Cicero. Several cars of a BNSF Railway freight train tipped over along a set of tracks ...