Schneider

With PTC on 90 percent of required routes, railroad industry gets high marks on progress

The rail industry is coming down the final stretch, even if that stretch is 8,000 route miles long.

CSX

CSX joins Maryland in Howard Street Tunnel reconstruction

Even tunnels want to be taller.

In thriving economy, Class 1s sharpening the axe when it comes to jobs

Despite record-setting second quarter growth by some Class 1 companies, employee numbers continue to drop in the railroad industry.

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern keeps Iron Curtain bridge in raised position

They are raising the Iron Curtain … for good.

Union Pacific CEO

Union Pacific CEO agrees with CSX, says trade tensions are troubling

Union Pacific joined in on the claim that trade tensions are having a negative impact on the railroad industry in the U.S. CSX, however, appears to be alone when it comes to

U.S. Senators push for two-person crews on freight trains

Senators Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced the Safe Freight Act on June 26. The legislation would promote rail safety by mandating at least two-person crews on all freight trains

UPDATED: Bill in Ohio would require two-man crews and safety upgrades

In response to the Federal Railroad Administration dropping a rule that would require a two-man crew in locomotives, the state of Ohio is upping the stakes. House Bill 186 would make a

Crude oil freight

New rail freight law in Wash. could hamper other states

The state of Washington recently passed a crude-by-rail law, and there is at least one neighboring state that sees it as a major hazard.