Carload traffic moves ahead but trade concerns remain

Freight traffic on U.S. Class I railroads totaled 1,319,420 carloads in May, up 3.2% from the same month a year ago.

Union Pacific sets $20B stock buyback

The biggest Class I railroad announced a double-helping of good news this week, but it was aimed mostly at Wall Street.

Union Pacific marks sustainability progress

Union Pacific (UP) has released its 2017 Building America Report, the railroad’s ninth installment of its yearly sustainability report.

U.S. carloads outrun economic growth

The latest carload report is good news for Class I railroads, but does it indicate coming headwinds for the U.S. economy?

White paper delivers AAR tech message

The Association of American Railroads released a white paper highlighting technology’s role in making the U.S. rail network more efficient, reliable, and safer.

Ponthier to Union Pacific SVP-Supply Chain

Union Pacific announced that Clark Ponthier has been appointed senior vice president-Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement, effective May 29.

Frac sand demand paces AAR carloads

Sand, coal and chemicals topped rail shipments for the week of May 12, while intermodal traffic outdistanced carloads again.

AAR gives Congress rail tech lesson

WASHINGTON – Technology class was in session for Congress Monday, courtesy of Class I railroads.

Hands-on for AAR, RRs D.C. tech event

The Association of American Railroads is offering an up-close view of technology as seen through a railroad lens.

Carload, intermodal traffic on the upswing

As the economy goes, so go the railroads, and the latest weekly data show an improving picture for carload commodities.

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