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Oklahoma To Fine Freight Railroads For Blocking Rail Crossings

Blocking railroad crossings in Oklahoma now could come at a financial cost for freight railroads. Oklahoma has enacted a statute that allows the state to fine a stalled freight train up to $1,000 ... read more

Why Railroads Can’t Keep Enough Boxcars in Service

A shrinking supply of boxcars—once the ubiquitous symbols of U.S. railroads and a rolling bellwether for the economy—is causing a freight-hauling crunch for industries that continue to use them. read more