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Motor Vehicles and Equipment Continue Positive 2023 Trend in November Short Line Index

The number of carloads moved on short line and regional railroads in November 2023 was up compared to November 2022. Carloads originated increased...

Railinc Named a Best Place to Work in IT

Foundry's Computerworld announced Railinc as a 2025 Best Places to Work in IT, which recognizes the top organizations that challenge their IT staffs...

Carloads Take a Slight Dip in October Short Line Index

The number of carloads moved on short line and regional railroads in October 2024 was down slightly compared to October 2023. Carloads originated...

Carloads Continue Positive Trend in September Short Line Index

The number of carloads moved on short line and regional railroads in September 2024 was up compared to September 2023. Carloads originated increased...

Rail Equipment Fleet Stays Positive Overall in Third Quarter Umler Index

The North American rail equipment fleet slightly increased its total size during the third quarter of 2024. The total equipment count was 2,113,060,...

Kristi Talley Named Recipient of 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award

Kristi Talley, Railinc’s director of customer experience, was named one of the winners of this year’s Women in Supply Chain Award by Supply & Demand...

Coal and Grain Continue Gains in August Short Line Index

The number of carloads moved on short line and regional railroads in August 2024 was up compared to August 2023. Carloads originated increased 6.1...

Rail Equipment Fleet Sees Small, Positive Change in Second Quarter Umler Index

The North American rail equipment fleet increased its total size during the first quarter of 2024. The total equipment count was 2,111,671, for a...