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How rail serves as a sustainable choice for freight transportation

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:40
The energy efficiency of North American railroads, particularly Class I's, makes them "the only practical choice" in the tran -More- 

Trucking issues could shift more freight to intermodal

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:40
Intermodal rail stands to gain more business because the trucking industry faces a number of issues such as a lack of qualifi -More- 

KCS to be added to stock market index on Thursday

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:40
Kansas City Southern will become part of the S&P 500 stock market index on Thursday.  -More- 

NRC's Benton, Baker discuss group's 2012 achievements, future goals

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:40
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Charles Little, fifth UTU president, passes away at 77

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:40
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BNSF invests $40M for new logistics facility in Texas

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:40
BNSF's $40 million investment in a new storage and distribution facility in Von Ormy, Texas, includes a nearly two-mile rail  -More- 

Rail suppliers offer solutions for track issues during flooding incidents

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:40
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Legislation aims for energy efficiency in industrial buildings

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:40
An energy-efficiency bill authored by Sens.  -More- 

CSX campaign reaches nationwide coverage during NASCAR race

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:40
CSX's "Play It Safe Around Railroad Tracks" initiative reached millions of people during the televised NASCAR Sprint Cup All -More- 

Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:40
Robert E. Lee,American soldier and Confederate general -More- 

Intermodal: A key component of railroads' business development

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 13:00
CSX and Norfolk Southern are among the railroads that heavily invest in intermodal for business growth.  -More- 

UP receives second President's Award for Logistics Excellence

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 13:00
Union Pacific was recently honored with Toyota Logistics Services' 2012 President's Award for Logistics Excellence, which the -More- 

Former N.Y. auto plant site aims for CSX "Select Site" status

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 13:00
The CSX Select Site program helps "increase speed to market and lower up-front development risk for companies seeking industr -More- 

STB announces proposed changes to Uniform Railroad Costing System

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 13:00
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Analysis: U.S. drifts toward another debt-limit standoff

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 13:00
The U.S.  -More- 

CN intermodal investments to boost export growth at Minn. port

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 13:00
Canadian National's plan for a multimillion-dollar track project in Duluth, Minn., combined with its existing rail lines in  -More- 

UP project a "great opportunity" for economic growth in Ariz.

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 13:00
A Union Pacific classification yard project near Red Rock, Ariz., is a "great opportunity" for economic development in the st -More- 

CSX, NS crossing upgrades in Ohio receive utility commission approval

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 13:00
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Amtrak to resume long-term tie enhancements on NEC route

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 13:00
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House to tackle Keystone XL pipeline bill this week

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 13:00
The House of Representatives will vote this week on legislation that would authorize TransCanada to build the northern leg of -More-