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The Role of Women in Freight Shipping and Railroad History
The stories of five female transportation trailblazers demonstrate the important contributions women have made on passenger rail, freight shipping and the transportation industryRead more -
How Does a Railroad Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Union Pacific Railroad’s Council of Native American Heritage (CONAH) employee resource group honors the history and culture of Native people through film, literature, dance, social gatherings and moreRead more -
The Top Railroad Terms and Their Definitions: Beginner’s Edition
Can you beat the beginner level? Read these railroad definitions and find out.Read more -
What Are All of the Different Rail Car Types
See what rail cars look like and learn about the difference between these rail equipment types: autorack, boxcar, centerbeam, covered hopper, coil car, flatcar, gondola, intermodal equipment, refrigerated boxcar, open-top hopper, tank car and well carRead more -
Shipping by Rail 101: FAQs Answered
Four fundamental questions about shipping by rail, all answered in one placeRead more -
Quiz: Can Your Product Ship by Rail
You can ship almost anything by rail. From raw materials to component parts to finished goods – just not personal property, passengers, pets or other living things.Read more -
How Do Railroads Keep Cross-Border Shipments Safe
Take a peek behind the scenes to see the special measures railroads take to keep shipments safe from theft and unauthorized cargo when shipping across the U.S./Mexico borderRead more -
How to Access the Mexico LPG Market
Rail, truck or pipeline: Which is the best way to ship Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to Mexico?Read more -
What Is Intermodal Shipping...and Why Should Shippers Care
Intermodal shipping refers to moving freight by two or more modes of transportation. Phil Yeager, President and Chief Operating Officer of supply chain management company Hub Group, explains the ins and outs of intermodal shipping — and how it can benefit shippers.Read more