The Association of American Railroads reported on Feb 7, 2013 that intermodal traffic in January 2013 was up 5.2 percent compare to January 2013. However, carloads were down 6.3 percent in January 2013 compared to last year at the same time. Read More
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Mixed Rail Traffic Results
The Association of American Railroads reported on Feb 7, 2013 that intermodal traffic in January 2013 was up 5.2 percent compare to January 2013. However, carloads were down 6.3 percent in January 2013 compared to last year at the same time. Read More
Freight Railroads Invest in 2013
According to the announcement made by the Association of American Railroads on February 6, 2013 the nation’s major freight railroads plan to invest an estimated $24.5 billion to build, maintain and upgrade America’s rail network. These investments will ensure freight railroads can continue to deliver for the nation’s economy. Read More
Freight Railroads Invest in 2013
According to the announcement made by the Association of American Railroads on February 6, 2013 the nation’s major freight railroads plan to invest an estimated $24.5 billion to build, maintain and upgrade America’s rail network. These investments will ensure freight railroads can continue to deliver for the nation’s economy. Read More
Rail Safety Report
According to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) report, total accidents/incidents in January-November 2012 declined 7.3% to 9,741 compared to the same time period in 2011. In their ten year overview total accidents/incidents show a decline of 25.7% since 2003 when the total was 13,108.
The FRA reported train accidents fell 16.5% to 1,545 compared to 2011. Derailments accounted for 1,136, down 14.7% and collisions declined 5.9% to 143. There were 883 yard accidents, down 3.5%. Highway/rail grade crossing fatalities dropped 7.6% to 214. However, the number of trespassing fatalities increased 10.6% to 417.
For more details and charts please refer to the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis.
Rail Safety Report
According to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) report, total accidents/incidents in January-November 2012 declined 7.3% to 9,741 compared to the same time period in 2011. In their ten year overview total accidents/incidents show a decline of 25.7% since 2003 when the total was 13,108.
The FRA reported train accidents fell 16.5% to 1,545 compared to 2011. Derailments accounted for 1,136, down 14.7% and collisions declined 5.9% to 143. There were 883 yard accidents, down 3.5%. Highway/rail grade crossing fatalities dropped 7.6% to 214. However, the number of trespassing fatalities increased 10.6% to 417.
For more details and charts please refer to the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis.
EPA Car Building Report
In its most recent freight car building report the Economic Planning Associates (EPA) said it expects orders this year to fall to around 50,000 cars, down from 2012’s 58,900, then in 2014 rebound strongly and experience steady growth through 2018. EPA estimates that railcar deliveries will rebound to 59,800 cars in 2014, then increase to 63,500 in 2015 and finally 66,500 in 2018.
Due to the ever increasing volumes of oil and petroleum products being transported, tank cars will continue to be the dominant force in overall demand. In the second quarter of 2012 tank cars accounted for 83.5% of the total orders, 58.3% in the third quarter and 61.8% of the orders in the fourth quarter.
EPA Car Building Report
In its most recent freight car building report the Economic Planning Associates (EPA) said it expects orders this year to fall to around 50,000 cars, down from 2012’s 58,900, then in 2014 rebound strongly and experience steady growth through 2018. EPA estimates that railcar deliveries will rebound to 59,800 cars in 2014, then increase to 63,500 in 2015 and finally 66,500 in 2018.
Due to the ever increasing volumes of oil and petroleum products being transported, tank cars will continue to be the dominant force in overall demand. In the second quarter of 2012 tank cars accounted for 83.5% of the total orders, 58.3% in the third quarter and 61.8% of the orders in the fourth quarter.
Carload & Intermodal: Jan. 12
U.S. freight carload traffic declined 6.4% for the second week of 2013 when compared to the same week in 2012 according to the Association of American Railroads report released January 17, 2012. U.S. intermodal volume continues to go up, showing a 10.4% increase for the week ending 1/12/13. Read More
Carload & Intermodal: Jan. 12
U.S. freight carload traffic declined 6.4% for the second week of 2013 when compared to the same week in 2012 according to the Association of American Railroads report released January 17, 2012. U.S. intermodal volume continues to go up, showing a 10.4% increase for the week ending 1/12/13. Read More
