Topic: North America

They do things bigger - and not just in Texas CSX orders $670m locomotive fleet upgrade

North American freight operator CSX has committed 670 million dollars (570 million euros) to a locomotive fleet renewal. It’s a commitment that would dwarf most…
American freight mirrors economic performance American railroads seek solace from consumer spending

US rail freight ended 2025 on an uneven note, as weakening intermodal volumes tempered modest annual growth across the wider network. Figures from the Association…
Rail freight trumps economic conditions in USA US rail growth is losing momentum

Rail freight volumes in the United States reflected mixed economic signals in September, as modest gains in industrial commodities were offset by weak intermodal performance…
Trade can be war Tariff turmoil hits US intermodal, UK should take note

America’s rail freight sector is bearing the brunt of a tariff-fuelled trade war, with unpredictable policy changes from the White House triggering sharp swings in…
US Emergency Board seeks resolution to rail freight disputes

Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) order signed by US President Joe Biden last month has averted the immediate threat of strikes in the sector. Still, longer-term,…

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Power struggle as America goes electric

North America, where diesel rules supreme, is about to see a shift in freight haulage hierarchy. One trans-continental carrier is about to break ranks, with…
Global rail freight worth 250 billion dollars and growing

There is significant international optimism that rail freight will play a huge part in the world-wide economic recovery over the next five years. The sector’s…