Rail Category: Rail Industry Trends  -  Article Index

Find railroading Rail Industry Trends articles for the rail career professionals

On the Right of Way by Tony Hatch: Five thoughts on rails now that spring is almost here

From the Editor: 25 for '25 — Our most-read Daily News stories in 2025

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

Contractor Outlook '25: Federal dollars give railroad contractors reason to see continued sunny skies

Transit Outlook '25: For agency leaders, finding ways to gain more riders without cutting services or raising fares is a major challenge

Outlook Preface — How to thrive in 2025

From the editor — Taking steps toward a step change

RailTrends 2024: Tony Hatch's top 10 reflections and impressions (and more)

Ancora vs. NS: Lessons learned — by Tony Hatch

Reflections on RailTrends '23: Drama & Progress — by Tony Hatch

RailTrends to highlight 'The Great Experiment,' next-gen leaders — by Tony Hatch

From the editor: On flipping the script and growing the franchise

RailPrime — information you can't get anywhere else

From the Editor: Conventional wisdom in rail country

From the Editor — Ten from '22: Our most-read Daily News stories last year

From the Editor — Outlook 2023: Here comes the sun?

Reflecting on RailTrends 2022: Tony Hatch's top 10 takeaways

From the Editor — A striking possibility