Houstonians living within the city limits use the Metro light rail system, a type of public transit that should not be confused with the trains that transport freight. Although passenger trains and ...

The United States’ railroad system can well be credited with helping to build a modern America and accelerating the industrialization of our country. It is their entrepreneurship that resulted in a ...

Maybe it seems quaint that an industry associated with the taming of the West and the robber barons of the Gilded Age even survives today, but railroads remain a significant part of the North American ...

In today’s competitive economic landscape, rail freight is crucial and operators are looking to expand their network capacity and productivity with investments in both advanced technology and ...

The World Bank's approach to supporting rail logistics focuses on enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of rail transport systems globally, with a particular emphasis on shifting ...

As the Brookhaven landfill approaches its closure, New York City and Long Island face a looming crisis: an impending surge in truck traffic, which threatens to exacerbate already severe congestion and ...

Editor’s Note: The following is a testimony that will be submitted by Adriene Bailey, Partner with Oliver Wyman, in a hearing before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Sept. 16-17, 2024. I ...

The EU has one of the densest railway networks in the world, however national railway systems across the EU vary. The process of improving the compatibility of EU member states' national railway ...

The scheme will promote the use of rail transport that is less polluting compared to road transport. Credit: pasja1000 from Pixabay. The European Commission has given approval to a €285m Spanish ...