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Union Pacific CEO Signals Interest in Autonomous Intermodal Cars

Union Pacific has expressed interest in a new autonomous battery-electric intermodal car concept developed by a group headed by three former Space X engineers.

Union Pacific Will Beef Up Intermodal Infrastructure in California, Midwest

Fourth-quarter 2021 net profit up 24% year-over-year amid a 12% gain in operating revenue.

California Governor Committed to Prosecuting UP Smash-and-Grab Cargo Criminals

Caltrans crews to help Union Pacific clear up debris left on tracks.

CSX Ramps Up Hiring to Match Volume Expectations

CSX hopes to have people in place to handle anticipated volume growth in 2022, particularly in the second half of the year.

Video: ‘Canadian Pacific: Leading the Rail Sector in Sustainable Transportation Solutions’

This video highlights how CP “is pioneering a sustainable future through key investments in innovative solutions.”

Port of Los Angeles Reports Record Cargo in 2021

The Port of Los Angeles moved record cargo volumes last year amid an import surge at the biggest U.S. container gateway and supply chain snarls brought on by the pandemic.

Iowa’s Record 2022 Corn Harvest Spurs Rail Car Surge

Iowa’s record 2021 corn harvest led to a significant increase in traffic on the rail lines that run through Iowa.

Former SpaceX Engineers to Build Autonomous Battery-Electric Rail Vehicles

Parallel Systems, a company founded by former SpaceX engineers to reimagine the railroad system, recently raised $49.55 million in Series A funds to build autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles that move freight.

Exxon and SABIC Open Texas Manufacturing Facility

ExxonMobil and SABIC have announced the startup of the Gulf Coast Growth Ventures “world-scale” manufacturing facility in San Patricio County, Texas.

International News

Certification for New UWC Chemicals Tank Car

United Wagon Company (UWC) has gained certification from Russia’s Federal Railway Certification Register for its new model of tank car, designed for transporting chemicals.
 
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