Opinion

Commentary

Railroad Happy Hour a Bit Happier This Time

Leaders in the railroad and logistics market continue to see a challenged intermodal market and holiday peak season. Service has been materially improved on both coasts and the Class Is have plenty of capacity to handle more volume. STB Chairman Oberman announced his departure, a surprise to us and all panelists, leaving the seat open until POTUS names his successor.

Eugene Shnayderman (left) and PATH Chief Maintenance Supervisor Charles Chipman standing guard. (PANY/NJ Photograph)
Commentary

To Fight Fare Evasion, PATH Turnstiles ‘Speak Up’

On their shared daily train ride to PATH headquarters in Jersey City, N.J., electronic technicians Rondell Benjamin and Eugene Shnayderman were often frustrated by the fare evasion they routinely witnessed during their commute. Shnayderman decided to do something about it.

Commentary

CPKC Mexico Dwell Still in Free-Fall

Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s Sanchez Yard, near the U.S. border, continues to be on a roll. Yard dwell time fell for the fourth consecutive week, this time from 19.4 to 17.5 hours.