Want to meet with people in the Rail Industry? SWARS is a great place to do so.
Railcar Scrapping is Back!
Railcar Scrapping is becoming the sensible choice for many of our customers. Why pay storage and maintenance for unusable assets?
PFL Announces New Trademark
PFL Proudly Announces the new trademark “Relentless Service™.”
Canadian Pacific Releases 2019 Sustainability Report
“CP is committed to operating in an ethical and responsible manner that considers our obligations to employees, customers, communities and shareholders,”
Class 1s Resisting Push for Crude Storage in Rail Cars
The Class 1 railroads are telling clients that tank cars are not a viable long-term storage device for hazardous commodities such as crude. Most federal regulations require tank cars filled with crude to be moved within 48 hours
Multi-billion Dollar Bailout for Oil & Gas
Alberta is preparing a $15 billion bailout that potentially includes more access to credit for small and mid-sized producers.
Coronavirus Update and Travel Restrictions
What we know about the Coronavirus COVID-19. North American travel bans, infections and how to sanitize. Business and Trade info.
FRA will administer $248.5 Million in Grants
This $248.5 million federal investment will upgrade rail infrastructure and enhance safety on the tracks and at railroad crossings in rural and urban communities across America
SEARS Conference Slide Deck
Storage has become a major topic at the conferences. Curtis Chandler sat on the SEARS Storage Panel to gave his expert advice on how to handle excess railcars
CN and CP Temporarily Sharing Rail Lines
Transport Canada & Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s office approached the CN and CP to help negotiate the rail sharing deal to alleviate shortages of essential goods.