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How Much Freight Ships by Rail In the US?
Take an in-depth look at how rail plays a critical role in America’s transportation network
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Railroad Terms and Definitions Translated: English and Spanish // Términos y definiciones del ferrocarril Traducido: Inglés y español
A bilingual glossary of common railroad terms // Un glosario bilingüe de términos ferroviarios comunes
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What Is a Rail Tank Car?
Take an in-depth look at the rail equipment used in the transportation of liquid commodities, like chemicals, molasses, edible tallow, water and diesel fuel
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Train Dispatching Terms and Their Definitions
A glossary of train dispatcher terminology
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How Does Train Dispatching Work?
Learn the basics about what dispatchers do and how they keep trains moving safely to their destinations
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What Is a Refrigerated Boxcar — and How Do They Keep Shipments Cold?
Learn why food shippers rely on state-of-the-art refrigerated rail cars to transport perishable goods
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Inside Look: How Transloading Works
How West Memphis Transload uses transloading to help shippers lower transportation costs and reach new markets
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How to Ship Energy Products to Mexico by Rail
Simplify shipping LPG and petroleum across the border with these answers to frequently asked questions
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Railroad Safety: Train Horns and Grade Crossing Signals
What do the warning signs and sounds mean and how are they regulated?
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What Is Intermodal Shipping...and Why Should Shippers Care?
Intermodal shipping refers to moving freight by two or more modes of transportation. Phil Yeager, President and Chief Operating Officer of supply chain management company Hub Group, explains the ins and outs of intermodal shipping — and how it can benefit shippers.
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From the Auto Factory to Your Local Dealership
Vehicle production is back following a COVID-19-caused pause. Here’s an insider’s view of a new car’s journey.
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Home Sweet Home: Brought to You by Rail
A room-by-room tour of household goods shipped by rail
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Critical Goods Shipped by Rail during the COVID-19 Pandemic
From cleaning supplies to the food we eat, railroads are transporting essential goods to help keep America moving
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The Important Role of Railroads in the Time of COVID-19
How railroads deliver critical products in times of crisis
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What Are Short Line Railroads and Why Do They Matter?
Short lines are smaller railroads that run shorter distances and connect shippers with the larger freight rail network. Chuck Baker, President of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, explains the important role short lines play in the U.S. freight shipping network.
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Transportation: Delivering the Plastic Products You Can’t Live Without
The journey of plastics and how they arrive in your everyday life
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Transportation Modes Revealed: A Comprehensive Look
Take a comprehensive look at the benefits and drawbacks of the most popular transportation modes.
