Commentary

AAR Responds to Primus Publicity Stunt

Presumed-outgoing STB Chairman Robert Primus (yes, the President-elect is expected to replace him) recently wrote to Association of American Railroads President and CEO Ian Jefferies taking issue with what he termed “concern

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Preventing Tank Car NARs With Flat Graphite Gaskets

In the tank car industry, flat gaskets play a central role as the main barrier between the valve and the tank car itself, stopping any leaks of gas or liquid. They also

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Challenges for 2025: Farrukh Bezar

We hosted a call with Farrukh Bezar, Chairman of the Board at STG Logistics, the fourth-largest asset-based intermodal marketing company (IMC), on the state of the rail network, intermodal into 2025, and

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Getting There: Blended Dwell and Velocity Now Best Since 4Q20

The 2022 Service Crisis is still too fresh in the minds of rail customers, inhibiting share recapture from trucks, and this will remain the case for some time. However, the fact is

(Photograph Courtesy of BNSF)
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Fall and BNSF Go Together Like Pumpkin and Pie—So Here’s a Railroad Recipe From Days Gone By

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, there’s no denying that fall has arrived, and with the season comes the beloved flavor of pumpkin in all its forms. So, as

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Union Pacific Technical Training Breaks the Mold with 3D Printing

Union Pacific Railroad is leveraging technology to bolster its technical training program, using 3D printing to equip new hires with essential skills before they step foot into an active rail environment.

(William C. Vantuono Photograph)
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Suds with Seidl: Signs of Optimism for 2025

At the latest “Railroad Happy Hour” event at TD Cowen, leaders in the railroad market pointed to noteworthy signs of optimism looking into next year as industrial projects take stronger footing. Intermodal rates

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RUN Conference Focus: FRA Corridor ID and Development Program

On Nov. 15, the Rail Users’ Network (RUN) held its Fall mini-conference. The online event bore the title “F.R.A. Corridor Grants – Boosting Economic Activity – the Rail Way!” It did not

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Ensuring Tank Car Safety Through Performance-Based NDT

The rail industry’s federal regulatory structure is complex, with varying levels of rules, regulations and standards. While most of the industry is regulated by standards applied by the Association of American Railroads

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Grade Crossing Elimination a Win-Win for Railroads and the Public

At-grade rail crossing incidents are the second leading cause of rail-related fatalities in the U.S., with more than 2,000 incidents and approximately 200 deaths annually. Existing technology for grade crossing warnings has

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