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Hopes for a Second-Half Rebound

Summertime is fast approaching. With COVID-19 pandemic "officially" over, it is time to turn attention to different matters.

Rail and Wheel Fatigue Crack Defects Inspection Imperative

Welcome to “Timeout for Tech with Gary T. Fry, Ph.D, P.E” Each month, we examine a technology topic about which professionals in the railway industry have asked to learn more.

Mexican Navy ‘Occupation’ of GMT Medias Aguas-Coatzacoalcos Line Appears Resolved (Updated)

Mexican officials called the seizure “temporary” and “in the public interest.”

Freight Rail Safety—Potential Impacts of Longer Trains

Some recent derailments and other rail incidents have had something in common: they involved longer freight trains. Federal rail regulators are investigating the exact causes of these incidents and GAO has not examined them.

Only Mexican Railroads Log Intermodal Growth in Week 21

U.S. railroads hauled 480,998 carloads, containers and trailers in the week ending May 27, a 4.8 percent decrease compared with the same week in 2022.

House Science Committee Seeks Info on Federal Research of Hazmat-by-Rail Safety

House Science, Space and Technology Committee members have asked the U.S. Department of Transportation for details on the research, development and technology efforts underway to improve the transportation of hazardous materials by rail.

STB Issues Environmental Report for Proposed Union Pacific Rail Line in Arizona

The Surface Transportation Board Office of Environmental Analysis yesterday issued a draft environmental assessment for the proposed construction of a Union Pacific Railroad line in Mesa, Arizona.

California State Assembly Votes to Ban Driverless Trucks

The California State Assembly voted Wednesday to ban driverless trucks from the state’s roadways, requiring a safety driver be present.
 
GBX Economic & Industry Update – Q2 2023: The 10th edition of “Economic & Industry Update”, a short video produced by GBX’s marketing team, featuring Mallory Moran and Jay Carter. Watch the video: https://www.gbrx.com/press-room/perspectives-updates/gbx-economic-industry-update-q2-2023/
 

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