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Norfolk Southern is the Worst Performing Railroad Year-to-Date

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Canadian Pacific(CP) is the top performer in terms of returns so far this year. Of the three American railroads only Union Pacific(UNP) is the positive territory. Norfolk Southern Corp(NSC)’s stock has been punished by the market due to uncertainties surrounding the train derailment that occurred in February, 2023 in East Palestine, Ohio. Though lawsuits have …

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Amtrak vs. U.S. Freight Railroads: Infographic

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Amtrak is the only passenger major railroad operator in the U.S. Unlike railroads in other developed countries, Amtrak is chronically a mess and most people have never traveled in its trains except the other in the east and west coasts and some long distance routes. While US freight railroads are the most efficient and most …

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Railroad Stocks Are Following The Market So Far This Year

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Railroads are generally considered as a good barometer of the overall state of the economy. Hence it is wise to keep an eye on the direction of the stocks in this sector. The S&P 500 is flirting with the bear market so far this year with a decline of about 18%. Soaring inflation and rising …

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Railroad Stocks Offer Steady And Long-Term Growth

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The railroad sector is one of the best sectors in the US equity market to invest in for steady and long-term growth. Railroad stocks tend to perform much better than other freight transportation stocks like those in the trucking industry for example. Trucking industry is highly fragmented and go through periods of booms and busts. …

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U.S. vs. Rest of the World in Rail Transportation Development: Infographic

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The below infographic shows the development of rail transportation in the US and the rest of the world. From the inception of railroads in the 1800s to modern-day high speed rails, some of the key milestones are noted. Click to enlarge Source: Unknown (will credit once it is identified) Related: The Complete List of Railroad …

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