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CN opens new Canadian intermodal terminal

Canadian National Railway (CN) has begun operation of the company's $20-million Prince George intermodal and distribution center terminal ...

Study says: $148 billion needed for rail improvements

About $148 billion must be invested to expand the nation's freight rail infrastructure over the next three decades...

PMDI transloading guidelines available online

Guidelines for transloading polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanates (PMDI) from railcars to tank trailers are posted on the Web site of the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) at polyurethane.org ...

UPDS forms new transloading solutions unit

Union Pacific Distribution Services (UPDS) has formed a new business unit, Carload Solutions Group, that integrates the company's OnePlus Transload Services and Rail Shipment Management Business Departments into one unit to provide shippers logistics solutions....

PHMSA proposes hazmat 'offerors' add ID to shipping papers

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is proposing that basic identifying information (offeror name or contract number) be included in hazmat shipping papers....

BNSF to change rates for certain hazardous materials

BNSF Railway Co, Fort Worth TX, will restructure some of its rates based on railcar risk factors related to certain hazardous materials such as anhydrous ammonia and chlorine...

Ethanex Energy, TrinityRail agree on rail support

Ethanex Energy Inc has entered into an agreement with TrinityRail for the supply of Ethanex's railcar requirements and rail transportation management related services ...

Rail monopolies drive a golden spike through heart of competiton, says ACC

America needs reliable freight rail service to remain strong and create jobs, but the monopoly power of railroads and ineffective Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight are hurting America's competitiveness...

Truck driver retention, fuel prices impact rail demand

Railroad demand during the autumn is expected to hike as a result of several factors, including the trucking industry's problems with rising fuel prices and driver retention and recruitment, according to information from the Surface Transportation Board (STB)....

STB expresses concern about autumn rail capacity

The Surface Transportation Board is seeking railroad plans for handling the autumn peak shipping season and noting that rail infrastructure is impacting capacity, according to STB information....

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