Record revenues for Kansas City Southern

Despite some network issues, Kansas City Southern saw record revenues in the third quarter that, at $699 million, were 6% higher from a year ago.

Crude pumps up weekly carload report

Commodity and intermodal rail traffic continued to finished in positive territory for the latest week, but at a much slower pace than earlier in the year.

Rail a critical link as planners honor Port NOLA’s strategic vision

With rail as a central piece, the Port of New Orleans saw its development plans honored as it transforms the busiest U.S. Gulf maritime gateway.

Federal grants to improve Texas ports recovery from Hurricane Harvey

A pair of Texas ports will benefit from federal economic aid aimed at bolstering recovery following Hurricane Harvey.

Intermodal, crude lead AAR volumes higher in September

September’s change of seasons didn’t cool off the year-long rise in U.S. rail freight commodities and intermodal traffic.

Stacks and tracks: Intermodal leads AAR weekly freight data

Growing e-commerce and the run-up to end-of-year retail sales helped intermodal shipments gain in the weekly rail freight report from the Association of American Railroads.

KCS appoints innovation, marketing EVPs

Kansas City Southern (KCS) has announced two new appointments among the company’s executive management ranks.

KCS, for the long haul (and Christmas, too)

Kansas City Southern’s 2017 sustainability report, “For the Long Haul: Delivering Prosperity, Valuing People, Protecting the Planet,” was created “to clearly communicate why our sustainability priorities are important to our business,” according to President and CEO Patrick J. Ottensmeyer.

Trade worries shadow rail freight gains

Another month, another milestone for surging North American rail freight with one caveat – ongoing uncertainty over U.S. trade policy.

Rail freight hot streak continues

Deep into a summer of simmering trade and economic issues, grain and petroleum continued to lead growing U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 25.

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