Rail carriers serving the United States with the highest level of revenues as defined by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board.
As kids, most of us were introduced to trains by books like “The Little Engine That Could” or shows like Thomas the Tank Engine. These were great…but they didn’t teach you very much about the railroad. However, Joyce Robinson is changing all of that. Starting her career with Conrail inRead More →
The BNSF Railway released a position paper on the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger. Key points include the belief that UP-NS would “control 45% of total U.S. tonnage,” and eliminate 300 intermodal lanes. Since the publication of this paper, Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena has refuted the claims on intermodalRead More →
One of All Things Trains’ “hometown” railroads is the former Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac route between Arlington (Crystal City) and Richmond, VA. While many of the long-distance passenger trains this line once handled, such as the Atlantic Coast Line’s Everglades and the Seaboard Air Lines’ Orange Blossom Special are nowRead More →
Drunk Grizzly Bears on the Railroad?!? Read More →
Norfolk Southern inks deal with City of Cincinnati for “Rathole” Route. Read More →
NS vs. Ancora-The AftermathRead More →
The Juniata Terminal E8s hadn’t been on the road in years, but December of 2023 saw that change. Read More →
Railroad Regulation and America’s Industries. Find out how they’re connected on The All Aboard Podcast by All Things Trains.Read More →
Yes, we partied on CSX’s Executive Train. See our great pix here!Read More →
