# Railroads **URL:** https://discussion.fool.com/c/industry-discussions/railroads/26.md [Latest](https://discussion.fool.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.fool.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.fool.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Railroads category](https://discussion.fool.com/t/about-the-railroads-category/155)
**Author:** [@system](https://discussion.fool.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/about-the-railroads-category/155 "2022-09-26T17:56:49Z")
--- ## [UP: Buying 20 electric locomotives](https://discussion.fool.com/t/up-buying-20-electric-locomotives/59902)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/up-buying-20-electric-locomotives/59902 "2026-09-25T02:28:32Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/union\_pacific/news/UP…? To be purchased from Progress Rail and Wabtec for evaluation in California and Nebraska in yard work to test performance in a range of operating temperature… --- ## [Chicago proposes battery electric express from downtown to Ohare](https://discussion.fool.com/t/chicago-proposes-battery-electric-express-from-downtown-to-ohare/126305)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 10:23pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/chicago-proposes-battery-electric-express-from-downtown-to-ohare/126305 "2026-09-04T22:23:24Z")
Will use under utilized freight rail tracks. Cost estimated at $2.25 billion to be privately funded. Express trains are to run at 80 mph and make the trip in 15 minutes. It would be the first battery powered express o… --- ## [NE Corridor Bridge Opens -- summary of needed improvements](https://discussion.fool.com/t/ne-corridor-bridge-opens-summary-of-needed-improvements/123853)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/ne-corridor-bridge-opens-summary-of-needed-improvements/123853 "2026-03-20T21:14:03Z")
https://www.hsrail.org/blog/northeast-corridor-choke-point-un-clogged/?emci=eea9083d-8624-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&emdi=358b3e45-9f24-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&ceid=3511506 Portal North Bridge opens, clearing artery in New J… --- ## [Norfolk Southern to upgrade locomotive at Progressive div of Caterpillar](https://discussion.fool.com/t/norfolk-southern-to-upgrade-locomotive-at-progressive-div-of-caterpillar/123730)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/norfolk-southern-to-upgrade-locomotive-at-progressive-div-of-caterpillar/123730 "2026-03-10T19:10:21Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/norfolk\_southern/news/NS-signs-with-Progress-Rail-to-modernize-96-locomotives–76519?oly\_enc\_id=0240G5852612I5U&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=prdailynews&utm\_campaign=prnewsletter-2026 … --- ## [BNSF establishes drone flight center](https://discussion.fool.com/t/bnsf-establishes-drone-flight-center/122455)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/bnsf-establishes-drone-flight-center/122455 "2025-12-08T17:57:21Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/RailPrime/details/BNSF-opens-Flight-Operations-Center-to-boost-drone-performance–75911?oly\_enc\_id=0240G5852612I5U BNSF finds drones useful to inspect trackage and to inventory ship… --- ## [Railcar Utilization Rates](https://discussion.fool.com/t/railcar-utilization-rates/121915)
**Author:** [@PVS](https://discussion.fool.com/u/PVS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 4:25pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/railcar-utilization-rates/121915 "2025-11-02T16:25:42Z")
Many years ago I was a Controller of a small portfolio of railcars. I had done an analysis of railcar utilization and how strong of a leading economic indicator that it was. Watch this space: The AAR Freight Rail Inde… --- ## [CSX Reopens Howard Tunnel Baltimore now handles double stacked containers](https://discussion.fool.com/t/csx-reopens-howard-tunnel-baltimore-now-handles-double-stacked-containers/121418)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/csx-reopens-howard-tunnel-baltimore-now-handles-double-stacked-containers/121418 "2025-09-26T19:01:36Z")
Chesapeake Bay is 100 miles inland from the Atlantic coast giving Baltimore a competitive advantage for shipments to the west. More work to be done before route is fully open to double stacking but making major progress… --- ## [California High Speed Rail Project to be investigated](https://discussion.fool.com/t/california-high-speed-rail-project-to-be-investigated/120876)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/california-high-speed-rail-project-to-be-investigated/120876 "2025-08-21T16:28:04Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/federal\_legislation\_regulation/news/House-committee-launches-new-investigation-into-California-high-speed-rail-project–75227?oly\_enc\_id=0240G5852612I5U&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=p… --- ## [Union Pacific in discussions to merge with Norfolk Southern](https://discussion.fool.com/t/union-pacific-in-discussions-to-merge-with-norfolk-southern/120002)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 9:29pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/union-pacific-in-discussions-to-merge-with-norfolk-southern/120002 "2025-07-29T21:29:46Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/m\_a/news/Reports-Union-Pacific-Norfolk-Southern-in-early-merger-talks–74983?oly\_enc\_id=0240G5852612I5U&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=prdailynews&utm\_campaign=prnewsletter-2025 Would … --- ## [Brightline Florida to issue $400MM bonds to finance Tampa Extension High Speed Rail](https://discussion.fool.com/t/brightline-florida-to-issue-400mm-bonds-to-finance-tampa-extension-high-speed-rail/119830)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/brightline-florida-to-issue-400mm-bonds-to-finance-tampa-extension-high-speed-rail/119830 "2025-07-12T19:37:17Z")
https://thatssotampa.com/brightline-funding-tampa-expansion/ Meanwhile Bloomberg reports Brightline Florida is deferring interest payments on $1.2B in Florida bonds but behind paywall. No details. https://www.bloomber… --- ## [CN Announces Green Fuels -- mostly biodiesel -- for its locomotives](https://discussion.fool.com/t/cn-announces-green-fuels-mostly-biodiesel-for-its-locomotives/119776)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/cn-announces-green-fuels-mostly-biodiesel-for-its-locomotives/119776 "2025-07-10T02:56:12Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/RailPrime/details/CN-seeks-to-use-more-renewable-fuels-forge-more-partnerships-to-reduce-emissions–74881?utm\_medium=email&utm\_campaign=prnewsletter-2025&utm\_source=prfeatures&oly\_en… --- ## [UP Battery Electric Hybrid Locomotives from ZTR](https://discussion.fool.com/t/up-battery-electric-hybrid-locomotives-from-ztr/118875)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/up-battery-electric-hybrid-locomotives-from-ztr/118875 "2025-06-04T19:11:58Z")
https://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside\_track/hybrid-locomotive-pilot-it-250530.htm After a successful trial UP is expanding use of hybrid diesel locomotives for yard work. They can run on batteries and batteries c… --- ## [CSX Reports Improvements at Cumberland, MD yard](https://discussion.fool.com/t/csx-reports-improvements-at-cumberland-md-yard/116123)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/csx-reports-improvements-at-cumberland-md-yard/116123 "2025-05-02T18:00:53Z")
https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/cumberland-yard-improvements-will-enable-csx-to-reroute-traffic-to-the-former-bo-main-line/ Precision Railroading means elimination of hump yards (sorting each car one a… --- ## [Chile: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Locomotive from China](https://discussion.fool.com/t/chile-hydrogen-fuel-cell-locomotive-from-china/115839)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/chile-hydrogen-fuel-cell-locomotive-from-china/115839 "2025-04-23T19:27:17Z")
https://www.crrcgc.cc/en/2024-12/18/article\_2024121809482796231.html China has delivered a hydrogen fuel cell locomotive to Chile. They plan to use it to reduce carbon emissions in transporting copper ore to port. Thi… --- ## [Amtrak president resigns. Musk wants to privatize Amtrak](https://discussion.fool.com/t/amtrak-president-resigns-musk-wants-to-privatize-amtrak/114837)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 12:22pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/amtrak-president-resigns-musk-wants-to-privatize-amtrak/114837 "2025-03-23T12:22:57Z")
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-passenger-railroad-amtrak-ceo-abruptly-steps-down-2025-03-19/ Trump wants his own president of Amtrak. Plans to reduce or eliminate subsidies? Last time around abt 1995, efforts to … --- ## [CPKC High HP Hydrogen Locomotive trial a success](https://discussion.fool.com/t/cpkc-high-hp-hydrogen-locomotive-trial-a-success/108880)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 8:29pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/cpkc-high-hp-hydrogen-locomotive-trial-a-success/108880 "2025-03-11T20:29:33Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/canadian\_pacific\_kansas\_city/news/CPKC-hydrogen-locomotive-wraps-up-first-test-phase–72878?oly\_enc\_id=0240G5852612I5U&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=prdailynews&utm\_campaign=prnewslett… --- ## [CN Announces Hybrid Locomotive Trial](https://discussion.fool.com/t/cn-announces-hybrid-locomotive-trial/112367)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/cn-announces-hybrid-locomotive-trial/112367 "2025-01-17T16:10:51Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/canadian\_national/news/CN-launches-hybrid-locomotive-pilot-project–73681?oly\_enc\_id=0240G5852612I5U&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=prdailynews&utm\_campaign=prnewsletter-2025 “The 3,20… --- ## [CSX has double stack containers to/from Baltimore](https://discussion.fool.com/t/csx-has-double-stack-containers-to-from-baltimore/109829)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 1:35am UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/csx-has-double-stack-containers-to-from-baltimore/109829 "2024-10-31T01:35:48Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/csx\_transportation/news/CSX-Double-stacked-rail-operations-begin-at-Baltimore-port–73187?oly\_enc\_id=0240G5852612I5U&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=prdailynews&utm\_campaign=prnewsletter… --- ## [Norfolk Southern Press Release of Storm Damage](https://discussion.fool.com/t/norfolk-southern-press-release-of-storm-damage/109129)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/norfolk-southern-press-release-of-storm-damage/109129 "2024-09-30T16:46:58Z")
An indication of where storm damage was worst– “NS announced it has made significant progress recovering from the storm’s impact. Routes out of service as of last night include Macon to Brunswick; Asheville, North Carol… --- ## [Arson attack on French high speed rail signals & fiber](https://discussion.fool.com/t/arson-attack-on-french-high-speed-rail-signals-fiber/107462)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/arson-attack-on-french-high-speed-rail-signals-fiber/107462 "2024-07-27T22:03:29Z")
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/paris-2024-olympics-opening-ceremony-france-rail-malicious-acts-rcna163768 Here are first details of the attack. Notice that arson on infrastructure was previously used to shut down T… --- ## [FRA Report of East Pallestine Derailment recommends improvements in hot box detectors](https://discussion.fool.com/t/fra-report-of-east-pallestine-derailment-recommends-improvements-in-hot-box-detectors/107317)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 5:13pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/fra-report-of-east-pallestine-derailment-recommends-improvements-in-hot-box-detectors/107317 "2024-07-22T17:13:10Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/federal\_legislation\_regulation/news/FRA-issues-final-investigative-report-on-NS-train-derailment-in-Ohio–72426?oly\_enc\_id=0240G5852612I5U&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=prdailynews&utm… --- ## [Caltrain Electrifies San Francisco to San Jose--one of the only recent conversions from diesel](https://discussion.fool.com/t/caltrain-electrifies-san-francisco-to-san-jose-one-of-the-only-recent-conversions-from-diesel/106078)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/caltrain-electrifies-san-francisco-to-san-jose-one-of-the-only-recent-conversions-from-diesel/106078 "2024-06-12T19:15:15Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/passenger\_rail/news/Caltrain-amps-up-train-testing-on-electrified-corridor–72129?oly\_enc\_id=0240G5852612I5U&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=prdailynews&utm\_campaign=prnewsletter-2024 “… --- ## [Electric (Battery Powered) Locomotives](https://discussion.fool.com/t/electric-battery-powered-locomotives/105375)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/electric-battery-powered-locomotives/105375 "2024-05-24T17:34:59Z")
Wall Street Journal today has article– https://www.wsj.com/business/logistics/rail-carriers-contemplate-life-after-diesel-whats-next-633a9d43?mod=Searchresults\_pos1&page=1 Wabtech is experimenting with battery powered … --- ## [Brightline Florida to extend to Tampa](https://discussion.fool.com/t/brightline-florida-to-extend-to-tampa/104924)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/brightline-florida-to-extend-to-tampa/104924 "2024-05-10T22:40:52Z")
https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2024/05/07/when-is-brightline-high-speed-rail-coming-to-tampa-mayor-castor-orlando/?emci=ab771e80-4a0e-ef11-96f3-6045bdd9e096&emdi=45a411e4-180f-ef11-96f3-6045bdd9e096&ceid=3511506 " … --- ## [Norfolk Southern Proxy Fight: 3 of 13 elected](https://discussion.fool.com/t/norfolk-southern-proxy-fight-3-of-13-elected/104878)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 4:17pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/norfolk-southern-proxy-fight-3-of-13-elected/104878 "2024-05-09T16:17:17Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/norfolk\_southern/news/BREAKING-Norfolk-Southern-shareholders-elect-10-of-companys-13-director-nominees–71873?oly\_enc\_id=0240G5852612I5U&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=prdailynews&utm\_c… --- ## [Brightline LA to Las Vegas breaks ground](https://discussion.fool.com/t/brightline-la-to-las-vegas-breaks-ground/104302)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 5:15pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/brightline-la-to-las-vegas-breaks-ground/104302 "2024-05-07T17:15:06Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/high\_speed\_rail/news/Brightline-West-breaks-ground-on-high-speed-rail-line–71756?oly\_enc\_id=0240G5852612I5U&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=prdailynews&utm\_campaign=prnewsletter-2024 "… --- ## [Alcohol Implicated in Canadian Rail Accident](https://discussion.fool.com/t/alcohol-implicated-in-canadian-rail-accident/102989)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/alcohol-implicated-in-canadian-rail-accident/102989 "2024-03-14T20:09:56Z")
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/federal\_legislation\_regulation/news/Train-accident-highlights-need-for-stricter-alcohol-consumption-regs-Canada-safety-board-says–71464?oly\_enc\_id=0240G5852612I5U&utm\_medium=email&u… --- ## [Norfolk Southern PA Train Derailment](https://discussion.fool.com/t/norfolk-southern-pa-train-derailment/102586)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 8:38pm UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/norfolk-southern-pa-train-derailment/102586 "2024-03-04T20:38:32Z")
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/pennsylvania-train-derailment-bethlehem-lehigh/ East bound train ran into stopped train. West bound train ran into cars derailed from east bound incident. What happened? Who … --- ## [US High Speed Rail Network Proposed -- FRA requests public comments](https://discussion.fool.com/t/us-high-speed-rail-network-proposed-fra-requests-public-comments/102216)
**Author:** [@pauleckler](https://discussion.fool.com/u/pauleckler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 3:11am UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/us-high-speed-rail-network-proposed-fra-requests-public-comments/102216 "2024-02-26T03:11:47Z")
https://www.hsrail.org/blog/quick-reactions-to-the-fras-long-distance-study/?emci=dc0e5ecc-bbd1-ee11-85f9-002248223794&emdi=db1404e0-9ad2-ee11-85f9-002248223794&ceid=3511506 [Next page](https://discussion.fool.com/c/industry-discussions/railroads/26.md?page=1)