First, let's give a bit of background. Over the past five-plus years, most of the Class I railroads have made a concerted effort to materially improve their operating ratio (which is the inverse of a ...

A proposed multi-billion-dollar BNSF rail hub in Wittmann is facing strong opposition from West Valley residents, who are concerned about long-term impacts on health, air quality, and property values.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has denied a request from rail firm BNSF that would have allowed a new development project in the Wittmann area. The company has proposed a new, $3.2 billion ...

The section of track in Minnesota where a train carrying ethanol derailed earlier this spring had a history of defects that led to employee complaints, million-dollar lawsuits, and federal safety ...