OMAHA (AP) — When American freight trains delivered cargo after World War II, the steam-belching beasts commonly had seven people aboard — an engineer, a conductor, up to four brakemen and a fireman.

RAILWAY AGE, SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE: Imagine a future where autonomous freight trains in North America operate across long distances. This future is one the industry must consider if it wants to compete ...

When American freight trains delivered cargo after World War II, the steam-belching beasts commonly had seven people aboard _ an engineer, a conductor, up to four brakemen and a fireman. Since then ...

LOS ANGELES - Thieves are targeting freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers ...

Major freight railroads will have to maintain two-person crews on most routes under a new federal rule that was finalized Tuesday. The Transportation Department's Federal Railroad Administration ...

Rail equipment lessor GATX Corp. on Tuesday reported lower North American profits as expenses grew faster than revenue during the third quarter. The North American rail segment profit declined 31%, to ...