SC Ports sets biggest-ever capex plans

South Carolina will spend hundreds of millions of dollars to solidify its place as the fastest-growing East Coast container gateway.

GE lands big KCS loco order

Kansas City Southern is powering up ahead of expected growth in North American rail freight.

Trade tensions as rail freight lags economy

Is the Trump Administration’s widening trade war hurting rail freight traffic at home?

Quiet zone coming to SoCal hub

One of Southern California’s busiest railroad towns will be a whole lot quieter a year from now.

Connecticut bets big with Hartford Line

HARTFORD, Conn. – If it takes money to make money, then Connecticut has pushed all its chips into the rail transit pot.

Short Line Safety Institute launches free hazmat instructor training

The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) announced the launch of Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT), a program for short line and regional railroads.

Carnival Corp. buys Alaska heritage railroad

The world’s biggest cruise ship operator is hoping an historic Alaska rail gateway will be a gold mine for its tourist trade.

New month, new intermodal rail record

Rail freight continues to benefit from tight trucking capacity as spot market demand for highway haulage exploded this month.

Amtrak Raleigh station finally opening

North Carolina’s capitol will open a new train station later this month, as the city becomes the second-busiest Amtrak stop in the state.

Mobility key for rugged Xplore M60 handheld

A new handheld device packed with powerful computing and wireless capabilities is as rugged as the mobile railroad working environment it’s designed for.

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