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E-commerce Express Launched by China Railway Corp

June 30, 2014

China Railway Corporation (CRC) will launch six express trains for an e-commerce logistics service on July 1, which will connect four first-tier cities, China National Radio reported.

Potential Entry of Freight Trains into UK Cities Tested

June 16, 2014

Handy Shipping Guide

Freight trains, carrying critical business supplies into major cities in the UK, may start rolling again for the first time in over 20 years, following a test train from Rugby to London's Euston Station on June 5, which the operator claims delivers a faster service, and potentially saves thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions compared to that of road haulage.

Oil Trains Face Criticism in North America

June 3, 2014

Marine Link

Several spots along North America's new oil-by-rail corridors find residents and officials restless, following six fiery derailments in the past 10 months. Some want to limit or halt the traffic, fearful that existing precautions will not prevent deadly blasts, air and waterway pollution, or nuisances including nasty odors.

Could Natural Gas Enable Longer Intermodal Shipments?

June 3, 2014

Fleet Owner

The lower cost of fuel for natural gas-powered highway tractors compared to their diesel-fired brethren could make it more profitable for trucking companies to engage in longer lengths of haul for intermodal shipments.

Believe It or Not: Rail Route Joining U.S. and China!

May 22, 2014

Handy Shipping Guide

According to Chinese state run media, discussions are being held on a possible 13,000 kilometer rail link to connect China to the U.S.

In the UK, Freight by Rail Said to Save $4.5m Daily

May 20, 2014

Railnews

The benefits of rail freight are being highlighted in an industry report, which claims that businesses are saving $4.5m (£2.7m) a day by using trains to transport their goods.

Freight Rates on New Railway in China to Be 'Market Driven'

April 9, 2014

Rail Journal

China's National Development and Reform Commission has announced that freight rates on the new 179-kilometer Zhunchi Railway, which is due to open in June, will be determined by the carrier, its clients and investors.

Ottawa's Rail Grain Transportation Legislation 'Heavy-handed'

March 31, 2014

CN

CN expressed disappointment with Canadian government legislation tabled by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Transportation Minister Lisa Raitt to increase regulatory intrusion and oversight for rail grain transportation, and to introduce new rules for the extension of interswitching limits in the rail industry.

Aiming to Boost Rail Freight, China Completes Tunnel Linking Pakistan

March 27, 2014

TransReporter

China has completed constructing one of its longest tunnels which will help it build a rail link with Pakistan. It has also announced plans for building the world's longest undersea tunnel, measuring 123 kilometers (km) to link two major cities.

Push to Move Freight onto Trains and Off the Road

March 11, 2014

Washington Post

President Obama announced an initiative to improve the fuel efficiency of trucks. That's a lofty goal, but here's an even better idea: Let's make an effort to move more freight by rail and less by road. Trains are far more energy-efficient than trucks "” and they always will be.