The size of the North American revenue-earning freight railcar fleet increased by 1 percent in 2012, but has not recovered to pre-recession population levels, according to Railinc’s annual North American Freight Railcar Review.
The 2013 report gives a snapshot of the North American railcar fleet over the previous calendar year and includes statistics and overall trends from the Railinc Umler® system.
“Notably, there was an increase in North…
The number of carloads moved on short line and regional railroads increased in year-to-year comparisons. Total carloads were up from 326,457 in February 2012 to 335,067 in February 2013, resulting in a three percent increase.
The largest gain was observed in coal, up 49 percent. Metallic ores closely followed, up 47 percent. Commodities experiencing the most significant declines were metals and products, along with motor…
The largest gain was observed in coal, up 49 percent. Metallic ores closely followed, up 47 percent. Commodities experiencing the most significant declines were metals and products, along with motor…
Railinc Corp. announced today that Kathleen Brandt, president of CSX Technology, was recently elected to Railinc’s board of directors.
“We are very pleased to have someone of Kathleen’s caliber join the Railinc board,” said Allen West, Railinc president and CEO. “Her experience leading technology initiatives across CSX will be an invaluable asset as the board works to enhance Railinc’s ability to serve the freight rail industry.”
“Our industry…
The number of carloads moved on short line and regional railroads increased in year-to-year comparisons. Total carloads were up from 339,352 in January 2012 to 362,843 in January 2013, resulting in a seven percent increase.
The largest gain was observed in the all other carloads commodity, up 72 percent. Trailer or container followed, up 35 percent. Commodities experiencing the most significant declines were petroleum products…
The largest gain was observed in the all other carloads commodity, up 72 percent. Trailer or container followed, up 35 percent. Commodities experiencing the most significant declines were petroleum products…
Railinc Assistant Vice President of Business Operations Treadwell Davison was recognized as a supply chain executive “Pro to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine for 2013. This award honors individuals from software firms and service providers, consultancies and academia who have helped their supply chain clients or the supply chain community at large prepare to meet the significant challenges of today’s business…
Railinc President and Chief Executive Officer Allen West has been elected 2013 chair of the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA), the statewide membership association for the technology sector. West, who previously served as vice-chair, will lead the organization’s board of technology executives and provide guidance to NCTA staff.
“NCTA brings together the best and brightest of North Carolina’s technology sector,” West said. “Railinc’s…
Railinc Corp. announced today that Michael Redeker, vice president and chief information officer of Canadian Pacific (CP), was recently elected to Railinc’s board of directors.
“To have someone with Mike’s credentials on our board is very exciting,” said Allen West, Railinc president and CEO. “He brings the vision and IT experience we value as Railinc continuously improves its service to the freight rail industry.”
“Railinc is an integral part…
Railinc has upgraded the Interline Service Agreement (ISA) Repository, streamlining the process of entering into an ISA and making the application easily accessible to railroads of all sizes. The upgrade to the repository helps railroads that operate in and around major rail gateways improve planning and communication with their interchange partners. About 130 freight-rail industry participants use the ISA Repository. Railinc developed the…