Rail Industry Trends
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Outlook 2026: Uncertainty surrounding tariffs, workforce availability and federal funding could lead to a 'tighter contracting environment' Outlook 2026: Class I leaders keep the faith that business will be slightly better next year From the Editor: Minding uncertainty and controlling controllables Automation: Rail yard technology 2025 Gauging the growth potential of coast-to-coast mergers — analysis by Larry Gross RailTrends 2025 preview by Tony Hatch: Everywhere there is a song and a celebration! From the Editor: Rising Stars 2025: Rising to the challenge(s) From the Editor: Stasis, possibility and the now/next balancing act From the Editor: Tariffs and the 'trade storm' — the impact (so far) for rail From the Editor - 24 for 2024: Our most-read Daily News stories from last year They got next: What's new on the emerging technology front? Guest comment: Technology, collaboration and purpose were key themes at RailTrends 2024 Rail-Car Outlook '25: Definitely not 'Back to the Future' anytime soon — forecast by Richard Kloster WTS President and CEO Marcia Ferranto discusses the recruitment of women in transportation careers RailTrends 2010 Overview From the Podium at RailTrends 2010 - Joseph Szabo & Francis Mulvey From the Podium at RailTrends 2010 - Matthew Rose Outlook on 2011 at RailTrends 2010 Freight Rail Electrification Railroad Trackside and Vehicle Mounted Detection and Monitoring Equipment Evaluating Infrastructure Needs for Heavier, Longer, Faster Trains