Though the year is still young, it’s already looking extremely promising for freight rail operators. Here are the primary factors contributing to the sector’s success in 2019, and how major industry players plan to capitalize in the coming months.
Richard Branson Invests in High Speed Rail to Florida
The transportation mogul recently announced his company’s partnership with Brightline, a high speed rail network connecting multiple cities throughout the Sunshine State. As Branson’s plans for expansion come into focus, the privately funded train provides insight into what the future of rail transportation may look like.
California High-Speed Rail Authority Moving Forward with Proposed Bullet Train
A bullet train offering speedy passage between Anaheim and San Francisco is closer to becoming a reality than ever before.
Will Bullet Trains Ever Come to the US?
High-speed “bullet” trains are being engineered across the world. Why has this technological marvel yet to make its way into American infrastructure?
The MBTA Purchases Snow Fighters to Prepare for Winter
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has invested more than $100 million in improved equipment and other technology to prevent weather-related delays during its notoriously cold winters.