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## Posts
- [Blog](https://www.railstate.com/blog/) - Data-driven insights on freight rail operations, commodity flows, and network performance from RailState's independent sensor network. Updated weekly.
- [Maersk Moves to UP](https://www.railstate.com/maersk-moves-to-up/) - Maersk just moved most of its eastbound SoCal freight from BNSF to Union Pacific's Sunset Route — a sudden flip no public report has caught.
- [A Tale of Two Corridors](https://www.railstate.com/a-tale-of-two-corridors/) - We followed hundreds of thousands of containers across two 2,000-mile rail corridors — Vancouver→Toronto and LA→Chicago. The performance gap between railroads shows up in days, not hours, and appears in no published schedule. See what the data reveals.
- [How Bad is the Rail Bottleneck in Chicago?](https://www.railstate.com/how-bad-is-the-rail-bottleneck-in-chicago/) - More than half of BNSF-to-CSX containers cross Chicago in less than 10 hours, RailState data shows.
- [The Ultimate Guide to Railroad Classes: Defining Class I, Class II, and Class III Railroads](https://www.railstate.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-railroad-classes-defining-class-i-class-ii-and-class-iii-railroads/) - This guide will tell you all the basics about Class I, Class II, and Class III railroads including what the railroad classes are and what railroads qualify as Class I railways.
- [Natural Disasters Impact Railroads Like Never Before](https://www.railstate.com/natural-disasters-impact-railroads-like-never-before/) - The past year saw an unprecedented number of disruptions to railroads in North America, thanks to wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and tornados. Trains.com published statistics from News Wire, which put these damages into perspective.
- [White Paper: RailState Data on Train Volume During a Crisis](https://www.railstate.com/white-paper-railstate-data-on-train-volume-during-a-crisis/) - Natural disasters cause major disruptions to the railways, leaving shippers without insight into the overall impact to the rail network. When the washouts hit British Columbia, shippers lacked real-time data. They couldn’t see where slow-downs had occurred, which of their trains were being prioritized (if at all), and how pre- and post-crisis production differed. They
- [Understanding AI and How it Relates to RailState](https://www.railstate.com/understanding-ai-and-how-it-relates-to-railstate/) - AI is changing the rail game, and we’re excited to be at the forefront!
- [Celebrating Women in Rail](https://www.railstate.com/celebrating-women-in-rail/) - This month, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month! While rail has historically been a male-dominated industry, the tides are beginning to turn.
- [Top Takeaways from Railroad 101: Understanding Origin and Destination Terminals](https://www.railstate.com/top-takeaways-from-railroad-101-understanding-origin-and-destination-terminals/) - When understanding Rail 101, it’s important to realize the sources of delayed cars and other problems. Origin and destination terminals are the major sources driving problems with rail shipments.
- [Quantifying Railroad Service Issues: A Case for RailState](https://www.railstate.com/quantifying-railroad-service-issues-a-case-for-railstate/) - Darrell Luther of Tealinc compiled a list of questions to ask yourself, and steps to take, with regard to quantifying rail service issues.
- [Video: Introducing, RailState!](https://www.railstate.com/video-introducing-railstate/) - In this brief video, we summarize the visibility gaps in the rail industry, and how RailState provides unprecedented network visibility to the rail industry.
- [Visibility and ESG: The Case for Rail](https://www.railstate.com/visibility-and-esg-the-case-for-rail/) - ESG, or, Environmental, Social, and Governance Criteria: a set of standards that “consider how a company performs as a steward of nature.” Values-conscious investors are increasingly more concerned with whether or not potential investment companies meet these standards, putting pressure on companies to be responsible in all three categories.
- [The Key to Keeping Rail Competitive? Visibility.](https://www.railstate.com/the-key-to-keeping-rail-competitive-visibility/) - Reliability. Certainty. Visibility. Our supply chain is hungry for these things, and the railroad industry is most in-need.
- [What Data Sharing Means for Rail](https://www.railstate.com/what-data-sharing-means-for-rail/) - Mid-March, the Biden administration announced an information-sharing program that would encourage ocean carriers, ports, trucks and major retailers to share data with each other, in order to combat supply chain disruptions and delays.
- [The Effect of Visibility on Intermodal Shipping](https://www.railstate.com/the-effect-of-visibility-on-intermodal-shipping/) - Intermodal shipping: moving freight via two or more modes of transportation.
- [USDA Asks for Rail Service Improvement](https://www.railstate.com/usda-asks-for-rail-service-improvement/) - The Surface Transportation Board is under pressure from the USDA to improve/implement “rail shipper-friendly” policies, to benefit agricultural commodity shippers.
- [Our April 26th Webinar, "On Track: Hot Topics in Rail"](https://www.railstate.com/our-april-26th-webinar-on-track-hot-topics-in-rail/) - On April 26th, RailState hosted our webinar: “On Track: Hot Topics in Rail.” We were thrilled with the turnout and the discussion! Thank you to everyone who made it such a great event.
- [RailState Webinar Featured in Railroad Weekly](https://www.railstate.com/railstate-webinar-featured-in-railroad-weekly/) - We were thrilled to be mentioned in Railroad Weekly’s most recent post, “Shrilling and Grilling”!
- [Constrained Capacity: A Long History and a Need for Change](https://www.railstate.com/constrained-capacity-a-long-history-and-a-need-for-change/) - Railroads prioritize cutting costs and raising prices (with a focus on the operating ratio). They have less concern about capacity and service.
- [Reciprocal Switching: One Industry, Two Sides](https://www.railstate.com/reciprocal-switching-one-industry-two-sides/) - Reciprocal switching is one of the most debated topics in rail. What does it mean, exactly? As defined by FreightWaves, “Reciprocal switching occurs when a shipper has access to one freight railroad but wants access to a nearby competing freight
- ["State of Freight" on: Intermodal Trends](https://www.railstate.com/state-of-freight-on-intermodal-trends/) - A podcast we love? "State of Freight," by FTR's VP of Intermodal, Todd Tranausky. This episode features some great stats on intermodal — a hot-button sector of the industry.
- [Speed, Dwell Time, and Cars Online: Class I Rail Metrics](https://www.railstate.com/speed-dwell-time-and-cars-online-class-i-rail-metrics/) - When it comes to Class I railroads, there are a few metrics used to report performance, and Supply Chain Dive broke them down recently
- [Rail 101 Part Two: Switching and Blocking Cars for Outbound Movement on Manifest Trains](https://www.railstate.com/rail-101-part-two-switching-and-blocking-cars-for-outbound-movement-on-manifest-trains/) - Part two of this course describes the process of switching and blocking cars for outbound movement on manifest trains.
- [STB Hearings Highlight Need for Rail Network Visibility](https://www.railstate.com/stb-hearings-highlight-need-for-rail-network-visibility/) - You’ve probably heard about the recent Surface Transportation Board hearings regarding railroad service improvements. The complaints are ample, and there’s a consistent theme: the rail industry is in dire need of network visibility.
- [The “Bullwhip Effect” on Rail](https://www.railstate.com/the-bullwhip-effect-on-rail/) - Between Coronavirus, supply chain slow-downs, and an encroaching recession, we’re bracing for a “bullwhip effect."
- [Visibility with RailState: It’s Time for Rail to Join the Visibility Game](https://www.railstate.com/visibility-with-railstate-its-time-for-rail-to-join-the-visibility-game/) - When it comes to the railroad: you can trace your car and get an estimated ETA based on system average statistics, likely from two or three weeks ago. Unlike the other modes of transportation, there aren’t real-time updates on what the rail network looks like ahead of your shipment.
- [BNSF Permit Embargo and the Need for Network Visibility](https://www.railstate.com/bnsf-permit-embargo-and-the-need-for-network-visibility/) - California has been a hotspot for congestion and service delays, and conditions have yet to let up. Last week, BNSF railway issued a permit embargo on select westbound shipments to California.
- [White Paper:
"Is the Railroad Network Really a Black Hole?"](https://www.railstate.com/white-paper-is-the-railroad-network-really-a-black-hole-by-john-schmitter/) - Our Co-Founder and CCO, John Schmitter, took pen to paper to discuss an ever-pressing question within the rail industry: is it really a “black hole”?
- [The Role of Data in Intermodal Visibility](https://www.railstate.com/the-role-of-data-in-intermodal-visibility/) - Supply Chain Dive posted an article stating that carrier data is key to solving “intermodal visibility issues.”
- [The Gap in Data “Tracking”](https://www.railstate.com/the-gap-in-data-tracking/) - We posted about a blog from Supply Chain Dive called “Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads.” Supply Chain Dive periodically updates this article with “up-to-date” statistics on certain railroads across North America.
- [Case Study: How Teck Resources Limited Responded to Disruptions with RailState’s Network Visibility Data](https://www.railstate.com/case-study-how-teck-resources-limited-responded-to-disruptions-with-railstates-network-visibility-data/) - We’re excited to share our case study on the work we did with Canadian steelmaking coal and sustainability leader, Teck Resources Limited!
- [RailState's Demo is LIVE!](https://www.railstate.com/railstates-demo-is-live/) - We’re excited to announce that we’ve posted our UI Demo Tutorial video to the website! This video is available to anyone who wants to learn more about the RailState product —the data we collect on the rail network, how to navigate it, and what’s available to subscribers.
- [Freight Service Lacking for Chemical Shippers](https://www.railstate.com/freight-service-lacking-for-chemical-shippers/) - Chemical shippers have yet to see rail service improvements, according to Freightwaves. A poll showed that forty-six-percent of shippers agree that service delays seem to be getting worse, with issues like longer transit times, missed switches, increased demurrage charges, reduced service days, and higher rates.
- [Canadian Grain Rail Capacity Report - 9/21/22](https://www.railstate.com/grain-meltdown-report-9-21-22/) - With a larger grain harvest expected this year, our clients and others are concerned about rail capacity at Vancouver.
- [“Grain Meltdown”](https://www.railstate.com/grain-meltdown-weekly-reporting/) - The Canadian grain harvest is expected to be the third-largest in the country’s history, increasing 42% since last year. Last year’s harvest saw ample service disruptions and delays, due to fires, flooding, and other weather conditions. This year, with 27 million metric tons on the line, we’re predicting even more disruptions than ever before.
- [Canadian Grain Rail Capacity Report - 9/27/22](https://www.railstate.com/grain-meltdown-report-9-27-22/) - With a larger grain harvest expected this year, our customers and others are concerned about rail capacity at the Port of Vancouver.
- [Canadian Grain Rail Capacity Report - 9/27-10/3/2022](https://www.railstate.com/canadian-grain-rail-capacity-report-9-27-10-3-2022/) - With a larger grain harvest expected this year, our customers and others are concerned about rail capacity at the Port of Vancouver. Last year’s harvest saw ample service disruptions and delays, due to fires, flooding, and other issues. There were also capacity issues caused by insufficient train crews and operating disruptions that affected all commodities.
- [Canadian Grain Rail Capacity Report - 9/27/22-10/11/22](https://www.railstate.com/canadian-grain-rail-capacity-report-9-27-22-10-11-22/) - With a larger grain harvest expected this year, our customers and others are concerned about rail capacity at the Port of Vancouver. Last year’s harvest saw ample service disruptions and delays, due to fires, flooding, and other issues. There were also capacity issues caused by insufficient train crews and operating disruptions that affected all commodities.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 10/25-10/31/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-10-25-10-31-2022/) - With a larger grain harvest expected this year, our customers and others are concerned about rail capacity at the Port of Vancouver.
- [Canadian Grain Rail Capacity Report - 10/11-10/17/2022](https://www.railstate.com/canadian-grain-rail-capacity-report-10-11-10-17-2022/) - With a larger grain harvest expected this year, our customers and others are concerned about rail capacity at the Port of Vancouver.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 10/18-10/24/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-10-18-10-24-2022/) - With a larger grain harvest expected this year, our customers and others are concerned about rail capacity at the Port of Vancouver.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 11/1-11/7/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-11-1-11-7-2022/) - With a larger grain harvest expected this year, our customers and others are concerned about rail capacity at the Port of Vancouver.
- ["Wayside Cameras, Integrated Sensors as Logistics Tools" - Railway Age](https://www.railstate.com/railway-age-article-railstate-wayside-cameras-integrated-sensors-as-logistics-tools/) - The digital age of telematic network monitoring comes in different business models. It might even help resolve passenger and freight train capacity questions. Jim Blaze takes a look at how cameras might displace or at least supplement confusing private spreadsheet calculations as to network capacity and fluidity, as well as help shippers adjust their railway routing options when certain rail routes become congested.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 11/8-11/14/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-11-8-11-14-2022/) - We’ve been reporting on the Grain movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last eight weeks.
- [Shipping and Production Planning - A Case for RailState](https://www.railstate.com/shipping-and-production-planning-reference-to-tealinc-blog-nov-2022/) - Darell Luther of Tealinc posted a blog on the importance of developing a shipping and production plan, along with some suggestions on what to include. It has some great advice.
- [Railway Age Article](https://www.railstate.com/railway-age-article/) - We’re thrilled to announce that Railway Age Magazine posted a comprehensive article about us this month, titled, “Wayside Cameras, Integrated Sensors as Logistics Tools.”
- [Rail Capacity Report - 11/15-11/21/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-11-15-11-21-2022/) - We’ve been reporting on the Grain movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last nine weeks. For most of this period, the railways have appeared to be doing well with westbound movements toward Vancouver. The past week (ending 11/21/2022) was a continuation of that trend, with total train volumes rebounding to 27.3
- [Rail Capacity Report - 11/22-11/28/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-11-22-11-28-2022/) - We’ve been reporting on the Grain movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last ten weeks.
- [Press Release - RailState's Network Covers All of Canada](https://www.railstate.com/press-release-railstates-network-covers-all-of-canada/) - RailState is excited to announce that their network of sensors now covers all of Canada, spanning both CN and CP railways.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 11/29-12/5/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-11-29-12-5-2022/) - We’ve been reporting on the Grain movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last eleven weeks. For most of this period, the railways have appeared to be doing well with westbound movements toward Vancouver. The past week (ending 12/5/2022) was a continuation of that trend. Although total train volumes decreased significantly (falling
- [Logistics Technology: Reviewing and Predicting Trends](https://www.railstate.com/logistics-technology-reviewing-and-predicting-trends/) - Blume Global wrote a comprehensive recap of the year’s supply chain technology, and indicated where they think trends will move in 2023. Understanding trends means staying ahead of the curve in an ever-changing world.
- [Embargoes: A Controversial Tool](https://www.railstate.com/embargoes-a-controversial-tool/) - In the wake of CN’s recent embargo on shipments destined for interchange to BNSF Vancouver, we’re breaking down the impacts of embargoes, and highlighting how they simultaneously favor the railroad and punish the rail user. To start: what exactly is an embargo? An embargo is “a temporary method of controlling traffic movements when in the
- [Rail Capacity Report - 12/6-12/12/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-12-6-12-12-2022/) - We’ve been reporting on the Grain movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last twelve weeks. For most of this period, the railways have appeared to be doing well with westbound movements toward Vancouver. The past week (ending 12/12/2022) was a continuation of that trend. Total train volumes increased from 26.0 trains/day
- [The Importance of Railcar Visibility: How a Major Forest Products Producer Used RailState's Data to Optimize Their Supply Chain](https://www.railstate.com/the-importance-of-railcar-visibility-how-a-major-forest-products-producer-used-railstates-data-to-optimize-their-supply-chain/) - We recently wrote a case study on the RailState solution for freight customers who ship pulp and paper. Empty boxcar supply is a major issue for these customers. The railway doesn’t supply the capacity of empties shippers need, so often they are forced to ship via truck or intermodal — more costly options.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 12/13-12/19/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-12-13-12-19-2022/) - We’ve been reporting on the Grain movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last thirteen weeks.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 12/27/2022-1/2/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-12-27-2022-1-2-2023/) - We’ve been reporting on the Grain movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last fourteen weeks.
- [SGS Maine Pointe Partners with RailState to Provide Rail Network Visibility](https://www.railstate.com/sgs-maine-pointe-partners-with-railstate-to-provide-rail-network-visibility/) - We’re excited to announce our partnership with SGS Maine Pointe, a Global supply chain and operations implementation consulting firm, which will provide “a new digital experience using computer vision to deliver unbiased, third-party data on freight railway network conditions, performance, priority, and volume.”
- [Rail Capacity Report - 1/3/2023-1/9/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-1-3-2023-1-9-2023/) - We’ve been reporting on the Grain movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last sixteen weeks.
- ["Pivot to Growth" - What do we mean by "growth"?](https://www.railstate.com/pivot-to-growth-what-do-we-mean-by-growth/) - “Growth” is the new buzzword. But it often means no new train starts, no new service, no new capacity, and prices similar to the business they currently have.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 1/10/2023-1/16/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-1-10-2023-1-16-2023/) - We’ve been reporting on the Grain movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last seventeen weeks.
- [FreightWaves Article - "Tech company seeks to be Waze for trains"](https://www.railstate.com/freightwaves-article-tech-company-seeks-to-be-waze-for-trains/) - We're excited to share new coverage from FreightWaves. Joanna Marsh spoke with RailState co-founder and CCO, John Schmitter, to learn how RailState is building "Waze for trains."
- [Rail Capacity Report - 1/17/2023-1/23/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-1-17-2023-1-23-2023/) - We’ve been reporting on the Grain movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last eighteen weeks.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 1/24/2023-1/30/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-1-24-2023-1-30-2023/) - We’ve been reporting on the Grain movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last nineteen weeks.
- [e-book: The Importance of Quality Data for Managing Freight Rail Operations](https://www.railstate.com/e-book-the-importance-of-quality-data-for-managing-freight-rail-operations/) - Our new e-book is all about data. Specifically, the importance of using quality data to effectively manage freight rail operations. With true network visibility, planning can be optimized, opportunities seized, and losses minimized.
- [Commerce Express - "Keeping it Rail: Real-Time Visibility for Freight Rail"](https://www.railstate.com/commerce-express-keeping-it-rail-real-time-visibility-for-freight-rail/) - Harry Lien from Commerce Express wrote about RailState and how we're working to provide network visibility to freight rail, something that exists for other transportation modes but has been sorely lacking in rail.
- [Infographic: Keep It Rail - Freight Rail v. Trucking](https://www.railstate.com/infographic-keep-it-rail-freight-rail-v-trucking/) - Freight rail is significantly more economically and environmentally efficient than shipping by truck. The numbers tell you why you should . . . keep it rail.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 2/7/2023-2/13/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-2-7-2023-2-13-2023/) - We’ve been reporting on commodity movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last five months.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 2/14/2023 - 2/20/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-2-14-2023-2-20-2023/) - We’ve been reporting on commodity movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last five months.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 2/21/2023 - 2/27/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-2-21-2023-2-27-2023/) - We’ve been reporting on commodity movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last five months.
- [Press Release - RailState Prepares for Fast Growth with Addition of Rail Industry Veterans](https://www.railstate.com/press-release-railstate-prepares-for-fast-growth-with-addition-of-rail-industry-veterans/) - Adam Nori and Nick Borders join RailState to drive the next stage of rapid growth.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 2/28/2023 - 3/6/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-2-28-2023-3-6-2023/) - We’ve been reporting on commodity movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last five months.
- [Press Release - Former BNSF Vice President of Network Strategy, Dean Wise, Joins RailState’s Advisory Board](https://www.railstate.com/press-release-former-bnsf-vice-president-of-network-strategy-dean-wise-joins-railstates-advisory-board/) - RailState, the rail industry’s only provider of real-time rail network visibility, announced that Dean Wise has joined the company’s board of advisors. Wise is an expert at deploying transformational technologies to enhance supply chain efficiency and the founder of Dean Wise LLC.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 3/7/2023 - 3/13/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-3-7-2023-3-13-2023/) - We’ve been reporting on commodity movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last six months.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 3/14/2023 - 3/20/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-3-14-2023-3-20-2023/) - We’ve been reporting on commodity movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last six months.
- [Rail Capacity Report - 3/21/2023 - 3/27/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-3-21-2023-3-27-2023/) - We’ve been reporting on commodity movement in Canada to the Port of Vancouver for the last six months.
- [FreightWaves - People Speaking Rail: How Shippers Can Utilize Unbiased Data](https://www.railstate.com/freightwaves-people-speaking-rail-how-shippers-can-utilize-unbiased-data/) - RailState Co-Founder and CCO John Schmitter joined "People Speaking Rail" on FreightWaves TV to speak about the value of data for rail operations and how Teck Resources Limited used RailState to find a way around a rail line washout.
- [Intermodal Traffic Report: Small Rebound in Intermodal Volume in April](https://www.railstate.com/intermodal-traffic-report-small-rebound-in-intermodal-volume-in-april/) - More than 53,000 intermodal containers originated in Vancouver in April, resulting in a daily average volume of 1,775 per day, a 0.93% increase over March.
- [Podcast Interview with RailState CEO, Jamie Heller](https://www.railstate.com/podcast-interview-with-railstate-ceo-jamie-heller/) - RailState Co-Founder and CEO Jamie Heller joined David Naster on the "You Just Have to Laugh" podcast to talk about the entrepreneurial journey to RailState.
- [Intermodal Traffic Report: Import Traffic Through Vancouver Declined 3% in Early April](https://www.railstate.com/intermodal-traffic-report-import-traffic-through-vancouver-declined-3-5-in-early-april/) - For April 1-15, 25,607 intermodal containers originated in Vancouver. The daily average volume of 1,707 containers per day is 3% lower than in March.
- [Traffic Report: Western Ports, April 2023](https://www.railstate.com/export-carload-report-imports-outpace-exports-by-5600-carloads-in-april/) - Import traffic into the ports of Vancouver and Ridley eclipsed traffic moving westbound into the ports region in April, with 143,173 carloads coming into Canada compared to 138,194 moving toward the ports, a 4,974 car difference.
- [Traffic Report: Intermodal, Mid-May 2023](https://www.railstate.com/intermodal-traffic-report-significant-increase-in-intermodal-volume-in-may/) - For the period May 1-15, 30,109 intermodal containers originated in Vancouver, resulting in a daily average volume of 2,007 containers per day. This represents a 10% increase in the daily average volume from April.
- [Traffic Report: Intermodal, Mid-June 2023](https://www.railstate.com/traffic-report-intermodal-mid-june-2023/) - CPKC sees strong volume to start the month; CN shows big decline from May. Total average daily volume for June is 2,111 containers per day, a drop of 2.41% from May.
- [Traffic Report: Western Canada Ports, Mid-June 2023](https://www.railstate.com/traffic-report-western-canada-ports-mid-june-2023/) - Overall traffic moving into the western ports region is down 4.9% in the first two weeks of June. Total volume to the western ports region is on pace to hit 130,800 carloads by the end of the month, about 7,000 fewer carloads than in May. Daily average volume in June is 4,360 carloads per day, about 200 fewer carloads per day than the previous month.
- [Traffic Report: Cross Border, Mid-June 2023](https://www.railstate.com/traffic-report-cross-border-mid-june-2023/) - Southbound traffic into the US declined in June on both carriers. CPKC saw a larger drop of 10.9% in southbound traffic compared to May, and CN saw a modest decrease of 2.8%. Based on data from June 1-15, this month is on pace to have the lowest total southbound traffic in the previous five months. Traffic moving northbound into Canada in June, however, is in line with trends so far this year.
- [Traffic Report: Intermodal, June 2023](https://www.railstate.com/traffic-report-intermodal-june-2023/) - June saw 63,523 containers enter through the western Canada ports. This is a drop of 5.27% of total container volume from May and 12.6% lower volume than June 2022. Average daily volume was 2,117 containers per day. While June volume was lower than volume in May, it remained above container volume seen in October 2022 through April 2023.
- [Traffic Report: Cross Border, June 2023](https://www.railstate.com/traffic-report-cross-border-june-2023/) - Total southbound traffic on CN in June was 82,266 cars, which was 3.5% lower than traffic in May (85,256 cars). CPKC showed a larger decrease in total southbound traffic from May to May, dropping 15%. Average daily southbound traffic for CPKC was 1533 cars per day, which is the lowest average daily southbound volume seen this year.
- [Traffic Report: Cross Border, May 2023](https://www.railstate.com/traffic-report-cross-border-may-2023/) - Total southbound traffic from Canada was 134,124 cars in February, 139,283 in March, 138,996 in April, and 139,409 in May.
- [Traffic Report: Intermodal, May 2023](https://www.railstate.com/traffic-report-intermodal-may-2023/) - In May, more than 67,000 intermodal containers originated in Vancouver, resulting in a daily average volume of 2,163 containers per day. This represents a 18.4% increase in the daily average volume compared to April.
- [Traffic Report: Cross Border, April 2023](https://www.railstate.com/cross-border-traffic-report-cp-increased-overall-southbound-traffic-by-11-in-april-while-traffic-on-cn-dropped-6-5-from-a-month-earlier/) - CP increased overall southbound traffic by 11% in April, while traffic on CN dropped 6.5% from a month earlier
- [Disruption Report: Alberta Wildfires, May 2023](https://www.railstate.com/disruption-report-alberta-wildfires-may-2023/) - Widespread wildfires in Alberta have impacted freight volume through the region. On May 6, no trains moved westbound from Alberta. May 19-22 saw another period of significant variability.
- [Traffic Report: Western Ports, May 2023](https://www.railstate.com/traffic-report-western-ports-may-2023/) - Import traffic into the ports of Vancouver and Ridley eclipsed traffic moving westbound into the ports region in May, with 141,304 carloads coming into Canada compared to 137,550 moving toward the ports, a 3,754 carload difference.
- [Western Ports Special Report: Impact of Dockworkers' Strike](https://www.railstate.com/western-ports-special-report-impact-of-dockworkers-strike/) - The dockworkers’ strike at the western ports began on July 1 and we have seen a fast and significant impact on freight rail volume out of the ports. Container volume out of the ports quickly dropped and there are now no 20 and 40 foot imported containers moving from port terminals.
- [Western Ports Strike Special Report - Commodities Through the Ports Region - Through July 11](https://www.railstate.com/western-ports-strike-special-report-commodities-through-the-ports-region-through-july-11/) - RailState is closely monitoring the flows of rail traffic in the western ports region as a result of the ILWU strike. Intermodal experienced the most immediate changes from the work stoppage, slowing to a halt soon after the start of the strike on July 1. Volume changes in other commodities, while not as immediate and stark as intermodal, are also showing a substantial impact from the strike.
- [Western Ports Strike Special Report - Temporary Return to Service](https://www.railstate.com/western-ports-strike-special-report-temporary-return-to-service/) - The port terminals and railroads are moving quickly to resolve any backlogs as a result of the work stoppage.
- [Western Ports Strike Special Report - Impact on Intermodal - Data Through July 10](https://www.railstate.com/western-ports-strike-special-report-impact-on-intermodal-data-through-july-10/) - RailState is closely monitoring the flows of rail traffic in the western ports region as a result of the ILWU strike. The most dramatic change has been in intermodal. All non-domestic intermodal rail traffic into and out of the Ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert has stopped.
- [Traffic Report: Western Canada Ports, June 2023](https://www.railstate.com/traffic-report-western-canada-ports-june-2023/) - Overall traffic moving into the western ports region declined in June, going from 137,550 carloads moving to the ports in May to 130,906 carloads in June, a decrease of 4.8%. Daily average volume in June was 4,364 carloads per day. CN experienced a significant drop of 7.9% in carload volume in June, and CPKC stayed mostly flat, decreasing only 0.65% from May.
- [Product Update (July 2023) - Watchlists, Customizable Tables, and Document Export](https://www.railstate.com/product-update-july-2023-watchlists-customizable-tables-and-document-export/) - We have just launched a new version of beta.railstate.com, and included some changes that we are excited to share with you. Specifically, we have added Watchlists, Customizable Tables, and Document Export.
- [Canadian Rail Network Update - Recovering After the BC Ports Strike](https://www.railstate.com/canadian-rail-network-update-recovering-after-the-bc-ports-strike/) - In the month since the end of the main strike period, the railroads are close to matching volumes seen before the strike. There has not been a significant, widespread increase in train volume aimed at clearing backlogs caused by the strike.
- [RailState Update: British Columbia Wildfires](https://www.railstate.com/railstate-update-british-columbia-wildfires/) - RailState has looked in more detail at how CN and CPKC handled the August 18 traffic interruption in the Fraser River Canyon Directional Running Zone caused by the Kookipi Creek Fire.
- [RailState Special Report: Extreme Weather Impact](https://www.railstate.com/railstate-special-report-extreme-weather-impact/) - Flooding Halts Rail Traffic in Southern California, Wildfires Stop Trains in British Columbia
- [RailState Bolsters Customer Team with Addition of Rail Industry and Logistics Technology Veteran](https://www.railstate.com/railstate-bolsters-customer-team-with-addition-of-rail-industry-and-logistics-technology-veteran/) - Glen Doiron joins RailState as Solutions Architect. Glen comes to RailState with a unique combination of shipper, class 1 railway, business analytics, and SaaS product experience.
- [Traffic Report: Intermodal - Port of Vancouver, August 2023](https://www.railstate.com/traffic-report-intermodal-port-of-vancouver-august-2023/) - August saw 67,233 containers enter through the Port of Vancouver. This is a 55.0% increase over July, which had much lower volumes stemming from the work shutdown at the western Canada ports. Average daily volume was 2,201 containers per day, which is the highest daily volume since last September.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: September 2023](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-september-2023/) - The total average daily volume headed eastbound from the Western Canada ports was down 15.6% in September compared to August. Compared to earlier in the year when CPKC moved about one third of international intermodal containers from the western ports, CPKC moved 42% in September.
- [Traffic Report: Cross Border, August 2023](https://www.railstate.com/traffic-report-cross-border-august-2023/) - Total southbound traffic from Canada in August was 130,216 carloads. This is a 7.1% increase over July.
- [Traffic Report: Western Canada Ports, August 2023](https://www.railstate.com/traffic_report_western_canada_ports_august_2023/) - Overall traffic moving into the western ports region increased in August, going from 118,477 carloads moving to the ports in July to 131,338 carloads, an increase of 10.9%. Daily average volume in August was 4,378 carloads per day.
- [Canada Ports Rail Volume Report: September 2023](https://www.railstate.com/canada-ports-rail-volume-report-september-2023/) - Total train volume westbound to the Port of Vancouver increased 14.1% in September compared to August. The biggest gain came from Grain trains, which jumped 65.2% from 46 trains in August to 76 trains in September.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: October 2023](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-october-2023/) - Total average daily volume headed eastbound from the Western Canada ports grew 18.1% in October compared to September, and CPKC continued to increase its market share of international intermodal volume.
- [Canada Ports Rail Volume Report: October 2023](https://www.railstate.com/canada-ports-rail-volume-report-october-2023/) - Total train volume westbound to the Port of Vancouver increased 11.6% in October. The biggest gain came from Grain trains, which jumped 30.7% from 179 trains in September to 234 trains in October.
- [Canada Rail Volume Report: Crossborder September 2023](https://www.railstate.com/canada-rail-volume-report-crossborder-september-2023/) - Southbound rail volume into the USs remained largely unchanged from August, dropping just 0.7% in September. CN’s southbound volume dropped 1.8% while CPKC had a moderate increase of 1.1%.
- [Canada Rail Volume Report: Commodities September 2023](https://www.railstate.com/canada-rail-volume-report-commodities-september-2023/) - Grain export carloads saw the biggest increase in September, as was expected with the start of the grain harvest season. Total grain carloads rose 75% from August.
- [Rail Volume Report: US Southwest Mid-October 2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-volume-report-us-southwest-mid-october-2023/) - Over the past ten days, 65,666 containers moved east on these two routes through the southwest United States. BNSF moved 58.5% of the total container volume and 61% of the domestic container volume.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: November 2023](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-november-2023/) - Total average daily volume headed eastbound from the Western Canada ports dropped 2.3% in November compared to October.
- [Canada Rail Volume Report: Crossborder October 2023](https://www.railstate.com/canada-rail-volume-report-crossborder-october-2023/) - Southbound rail volume into the United States increased in October after two months of flat volume. Total carload volume grew 5.8% in October. CN’s southbound volume dipped 2.5% while CPKC had a large increase of 18.1%.
- [Canada Rail Volume Report: Commodities October 2023](https://www.railstate.com/canada-rail-volume-report-commodities-october-2023/) - Overall grain carloads rose 27% in October, after a huge 75% increase in volume in September. Carloads on CN increased 21% from the prior month and carloads on CPKC increased 33%. CPKC moved more grain carloads than CN last month (30,575 compared to 28,420).
- [Rail Volume Report: US Southwest November 2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-volume-report-us-southwest-november-2023/) - Total container volume last month on BNSF and UP through the southwest was 201,962, with BNSF moving 62.3% of total container volume and 63.3% of domestic container volume.
- [Canada Ports Rail Volume Report: November 2023](https://www.railstate.com/canada-ports-rail-volume-report-november-2023/) - Total train volume westbound to the Port of Vancouver declined 3.5% in November compared to October. Automotive trains increased the most, growing from 4 trains to 12 trains. The largest increase in train counts were Coal trains, which grew from 148 to 161. Grain unit trains declined 15.4% last month.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: December 2023](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-december-2023/) - Average daily volume of international intermodal containers headed eastbound from the Western Canada ports grew 17.4% in December compared to November.
- [Rail Volume Report: US Southwest December 2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-volume-report-us-southwest-december-2023/) - Total container volume last month on both lines was 216,295, with BNSF moving 63.2% of total container volume and 65.2% of domestic container volume.
- [Canada Ports Rail Volume Report: December 2023](https://www.railstate.com/canada-ports-rail-volume-report-december-2023/) - Total train volume westbound to the Port of Vancouver declined 4.0% in December compared to November. Sulphur unit trains increased the most, growing from 17 trains to 22 trains. The largest decrease came from Grain unit trains, which declined 19.2% last month.
- [Rail Volume Report: US Southwest January 2024](https://www.railstate.com/rail-volume-report-us-southwest-january-2024/) - Total container volume last month on both lines was 209,110, down slightly from 216,295 in December. BNSF moved 65.0% of total container volume and 64.3% of domestic container volume.
- [Extreme Cold Snarls Rail Movements Throughout Western Canada](https://www.railstate.com/extreme-cold-snarls-rail-movements-throughout-western-canada/) - Record low temps lead to reduced train volumes and smaller trains. Traffic inbound to the Port of Vancouver suffered the greatest impact.
- [Canada Ports Rail Volume Report: January 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-ports-rail-volume-report-january-2024/) - Total train volume westbound to the Port of Vancouver dropped 12.9% in January compared to December. Part of this is from a decrease in train volumes in the middle of January caused by the extreme cold.
- [Facing a Railway Strike- How Rail Customers Can Minimize Losses From Major Service Disruptions](https://www.railstate.com/facing-a-railway-strike-how-rail-customers-can-minimize-losses-from-major-service-disruptions/) - With Canada on the brink of a national railway shutdown, rail users face huge losses. This detailed report shows rail customers what to expect and how to mitigate their risks.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: January 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-january-2024/) - Total average daily volume headed eastbound from the Western Canada ports declined 1.7% in January compared to December.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: March 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-march-2024/) - Driven by a surge of imports, container volume through the Port of Vancouver hit its highest level since August 2022, with a total of 75,110 containers, an increase of 51.7% over last year.
- [Rail Volume Report: US Southwest March 2024](https://www.railstate.com/rail-volume-report-us-southwest-march-2024/) - March was the strongest month for eastbound intermodal in the past six months. BNSF and UP moved 243,133 containers combined, an increase of 10.4% over February.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: Mid-April 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-mid-april-2024/) - Container volume moving eastbound through the western Canada ports is on pace to top 100,000 containers in April. Combined daily container volume through the Port of Vancouver and Port of Prince Rupert is 63% higher than April 2023.
- [Canada Ports Rail Volume Report: April 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-ports-rail-volume-report-april-2024/) - Freight volume westbound into the Port of Vancouver fell 1% in April while overall train volume through the port rose, driven by increased Intermodal traffic.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: April 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-april-2024/) - Container volume moving eastbound through the western Canada ports hit its highest amount RailState has ever recorded. CN's increased train volume drove most of the growth.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: May 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-may-2024/) - Container volume remained at historic levels on CN in May while volumes fell on CPKC and are now below volumes seen in 2023.
- [RailState Raises $4 Million To Expand Network and Bring AI-Powered Insights to the Rail Industry](https://www.railstate.com/railstate-raises-4-million-to-expand-network-and-bring-ai-powered-insights-to-the-rail-industry/) - RailState announces $4 million in new funding for the strategic expansion of RailState’s network and product investments to empower customers with accurate, real-time rail network insights.
- [Rail Volume Report: US Southwest May 2024](https://www.railstate.com/rail-volume-report-us-southwest-may-2024/) - May was the strongest month for eastbound intermodal through the US Southwest that RailState has ever recorded. BNSF and UP moved 248,804 containers combined, an increase of 11.4% over April.
- [Canada Ports Rail Volume Report: May 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-ports-rail-volume-report-may-2024/) - Freight volume westbound into the Port of Vancouver fell 6.1% in May while overall train volume through the port rose, driven by increased Intermodal traffic.
- [Long Trains on the U.S. Rail Network: What’s Really Moving](https://www.railstate.com/long-trains-on-the-u-s-rail-network-whats-really-moving/) - How long are the trains moving on US railroads? What are they carrying? RailState shares some recent examples of long trains on the US network.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: June 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-june-2024/) - Total container volume through the western Canada ports fell to 87,500 containers in June, down from 95,000 containers in May.
- [HAZMAT on the U.S. Rail Network: What’s Really Moving](https://www.railstate.com/hazmat-on-the-u-s-rail-network-whats-really-moving/) - RailState shares some recent examples of trains with similar HAZMAT loads as the train that derailed in East Palestine.
- [Rail Visibility Project from RailState and the Western Canadian Shippers' Coalition Receives Funding from the National Trade Corridors Fund](https://www.railstate.com/rail-visibility-project-from-railstate-and-the-western-canadian-shippers-coalition-receives-funding-from-the-national-trade-corridors-fund/) - RailState and Western Canadian Shippers’ Coalition, announced federal funding from the National Corridors Trade Fund for a joint rail visibility project.
- [Le projet de visibilité ferroviaire de RailState et de la Western Canadian Shippers' Coalition reçoit un financement du Fonds national des corridors commerciaux](https://www.railstate.com/le-projet-de-visibilite-ferroviaire-de-railstate-et-de-la-western-canadian-shippers-coalition-recoit-un-financement-du-fonds-national-des-corridors-commerciaux/) - RailState et la Western Canadian Shippers’ Coalition ont annoncé un financement fédéral du National Corridors Trade Fund pour un projet conjoint de visibilité ferroviaire.
- [Canada Ports Rail Volume Report: June 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-ports-rail-volume-report-june-2024/) - Overall freight volume westbound to the Port of Vancouver stayed flat in June (+0.2%). The biggest % changes came from Potash trains, which increased 23.3%.
- [Rail Network Snapshot: Floods in Vermont](https://www.railstate.com/rail-network-snapshot-floods-in-vermont/) - After flooding from Tropical Storm Beryl washed out railroad tracks in Vermont, RailState captured trains moving in to repair sections of track.
- [Rail Network Snapshot: HAZMAT through Amarillo, TX](https://www.railstate.com/rail-network-snapshot-hazmat-through-amarillo-tx/) - RailState captured information on a couple thousand trains moving through Amarillo, TX. This snapshot is a sampling of the most common HAZMAT on those trains.
- [Impact of Jasper Wildfire Felt Across CN Network](https://www.railstate.com/impact-of-jasper-wildfire-felt-across-cn-network/) - RailState shares current data on the shutdown of CN's main line from the Jasper wildfire that has lasted for days and building a backlog that could take months to clear.
- [Rail Network Snapshot: Record Heat in the Southwest](https://www.railstate.com/rail-network-snapshot-record-heat-in-the-southwest/) - With record hot temperatures scorching the US Southwest, RailState looked into the impact on train movements at some of the hottest places in the United States.
- [Canada Ports Rail Volume Report: July 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-ports-rail-volume-report-july-2024/) - Overall freight volume westbound to the Port of Vancouver fell 7.4% compared to June, all driven by lower volumes on CN due to the Jasper Fire shutdown.
- [RailState Update: Service Returns Through Jasper ](https://www.railstate.com/railstate-update-service-returns-through-jasper/) - After the significant disruptions experienced last week, service has started to return to levels seen prior to the shutdown of CN’s main line through Jasper.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: July 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-july-2024/) - With CN’s main line into Alberta shut down due to the Jasper Fire, total container volume through the western Canada ports fell to 80,724 containers in July.
- [Canada Railway Strike Update: Trains Start to Move](https://www.railstate.com/canada-railway-strike-update-trains-start-to-move/) - With a flurry of activity between the government, railways, and union groups over recent days, it has been hard to know what’s happening on the ground without an independent source of data. On Sunday, August 25, total train movements across both railways were less than half (48.5%) of the average daily volume before the work stoppage on August 22.
- [What it Looks Like When C$1 Billion Worth of Goods Stops Moving ](https://www.railstate.com/what-it-looks-like-when-c1-billion-worth-of-goods-stops-moving/) - At 12:01am this morning, the work stoppage on CN and CPKC began and RailState’s network captured the immediate impact. Train movements dropped from more than 725 train on an average day to about 60 total across the network.
- [Canada Ports Rail Volume Report: August 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-ports-rail-volume-report-august-2024/) - Overall freight volume westbound to the Port of Vancouver was nearly unchanged from July, despite the work stoppage across both railways.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: August 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-august-2024/) - With a work stoppage causing a shutdown of more than a day on CN and 4 days on CPKC, combined container volume through the Port of Vancouver was 65,632. This total is down 2.8% from July yet 7.8% higher than August 2023.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: September 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-september-2024/) - Combined container volume through the Port of Vancouver increased to 72,366 in September, up 10.3% from August and 37.0% higher than September 2023.
- [Two Derailments in 36 Hours Choke Major U.S. Freight Corridors](https://www.railstate.com/two-derailments-in-36-hours-choke-major-u-s-freight-corridors/) - RailState sensors measured the freight impact of two UP derailments, including a 73% container volume drop on the Sunset Route.
- [Intermodal Rail Volume Report: US Southwest October 2024](https://www.railstate.com/intermodal-rail-volume-report-us-southwest-october-2024/) - October was the strongest month for eastbound intermodal through the US Southwest that RailState has ever recorded. BNSF and UP moved 280,660 containers combined, driven by an import surge from Asia.
- [Canada Intermodal Rail Volume Report: October 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-intermodal-rail-volume-report-october-2024/) - Combined container volume through the Port of Vancouver fell to 68,613 in October. This total was down 5.2% from September and 6.2% higher than October 2023.
- [Telematics Have Huge Potential, and One Big Problem](https://www.railstate.com/telematics-have-huge-potential-and-one-big-problem/) - RailState's CEO addresses the promise and limitations of telematics in the rail industry and how a network approach can provide critical benefits faster and at a fraction of the cost.
- [Canada Ports Rail Volume Report: September 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-ports-rail-volume-report-september-2024/) - All Canada ports saw an increase in rail volume in September. Overall freight volume westbound to the Port of Vancouver increased 17.7% from August.
- [Canada Ports Rail Volume Report: October 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-ports-rail-volume-report-october-2024/) - Overall freight volume westbound to the Port of Vancouver increased 4.6% in October compared to September, and was unchanged from October 2023.
- [Winter Storm Fern: RailState Data Shows Network Impact Across Three States ](https://www.railstate.com/winter-storm-fern-railstate-data-shows-network-impact-across-three-states/) - Winter Storm Fern cut freight rail volumes up to 27%. RailState's real-time data shows how the impact varied across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.
- [RailState Fills Critical Agriculture Data Gap - New Report on Grain Train Utilization ](https://www.railstate.com/railstate-fills-critical-agriculture-data-gap-new-report-on-grain-train-utilization/) - The government shutdown paused USDA grain statistics. RailState didn't. October grain train performance shows UP trainsets up, BNSF turn times improved. Lane-by-lane insights the market needs.
- [Canada Ports Rail Volume Report: November 2024](https://www.railstate.com/canada-ports-rail-volume-report-november-2024/) - Overall freight volume westbound to the Port of Vancouver decreased 5.0% in November due to work stoppages at the western ports.
- [How Real-Time Rail Network Data Keeps Chemicals Shippers Ahead](https://www.railstate.com/how-real-time-rail-network-data-keeps-chemicals-shippers-ahead/) - RailState provides chemicals producers with real-time rail data to reduce delays, improve supply chain efficiency, and gain better visibility into rail network conditions.
- [How Real-Time Rail Network Data is Transforming Agricultural Shipping](https://www.railstate.com/how-real-time-rail-network-data-is-transforming-agricultural-shipping/) - Discover how real-time rail network data is transforming agricultural shipping, from accurate ETAs to improved market transactions.
- [Long Trains in the US Southwest](https://www.railstate.com/long-trains-in-the-us-southwest/) - According to industry reports, only 1% of trains operated in the U.S. are longer than 14,000 feet. A review of trains measured by RailState in the US Southwest in December 2024 showed much higher percentages of very long trains in that part of the rail network.
- [With Increased Trade Uncertainty, Real-Time Intelligence Is More Important Than Ever.](https://www.railstate.com/with-increased-trade-uncertainty-real-time-intelligence-is-more-important-than-ever/) - For leaders in supply chain, trading, and security, information is the most critical asset. With RailState Borders, you get the actionable intelligence to turn uncertainty into your strategic advantage.
- [Cross-Border Rail Volumes - March 2, 2025](https://www.railstate.com/cross-border-rail-volumes-march-2-2025/) - March 2 Update - Train volumes from Canada fall. Autorack volume from the US into Mexico spike.
- [Cross-Border Rail Volumes - March 4, 2025](https://www.railstate.com/cross-border-rail-volumes-march-4-2025/) - RailState, the industry's only provider of rail network intelligence independently monitors cross-border train movements in real-time. With tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico going into effect today, we're monitoring the impacts to the rail supply chain as they happen.
- [Cross-Border Rail Volumes - March 1, 2025](https://www.railstate.com/cross-border-rail-volumes-march-1-2025/) - Train volumes from Canada have grown 14% over the 30-day average, and autorack volumes are up 48%.
- [Cross-Border Rail Volumes - March 3, 2025](https://www.railstate.com/cross-border-rail-volumes-march-3-2025/) - March 3 Update - Cross-border rail volumes across the US-CAN border fell over the weekend. Autorack volume from the US into Mexico remained high through the weekend.
- [Cross-Border Rail Volumes - March 5, 2025](https://www.railstate.com/cross-border-rail-volumes-march-5-2025/) - The volume of railcars moving across the border from Canada has grown even more than train volumes. This is true across most commodity types, with the most recent 7-day average volumes up 17-31% above their 30-day average.
- [Container Crunch Canada: Tackling Increased Dwell, March 2025](https://www.railstate.com/container-crunch-canada-tackling-increased-dwell-march-2025/) - Through March 25, RailState data showed increased train volume and larger trains across CN’s network to address the influx of containers. CPKC, on the other hand, has made fewer changes in train volumes or train size.
- [Telegraph™ and RailState to Launch New Initiative Utilizing Near Real-Time Camera Network to Enrich the Rail Shipper Experience ](https://www.railstate.com/railstate-and-telegraph-partner/) - CHICAGO and Quincy, Mass. [June 24, 2025] — Telegraph, a pioneering rail technology solutions provider, and RailState, a forerunner in rail network visibility solutions, announced a new initiative aimed at revolutionizing what shippers are able to see and do with their rail data throughout a shipment’s lifecycle.
- [Quantifier les problèmes de service des chemins de fer : Un cas pour RailState](https://www.railstate.com/quantifying-railroad-service-issues-a-case-for-railstate/) - Darrell Luther de Tealinc a dressé une liste de questions à se poser et de mesures à prendre pour quantifier les problèmes de service ferroviaire.
- [Célébration des femmes dans le secteur ferroviaire](https://www.railstate.com/celebrating-women-in-rail/) - Ce mois-ci, nous célébrons le Mois de l'histoire des femmes ! Si le secteur ferroviaire a toujours été dominé par les hommes, les choses commencent à changer.
- [Comprendre l'IA et son rapport avec RailState](https://www.railstate.com/understanding-ai-and-how-it-relates-to-railstate/) - L'IA est en train de changer la donne dans le secteur ferroviaire, et nous sommes ravis d'être à l'avant-garde !
- [Rail 101, deuxième partie : aiguillage et blocage des wagons pour les mouvements sortants sur les trains de manifestes](https://www.railstate.com/rail-101-part-two-switching-and-blocking-cars-for-outbound-movement-on-manifest-trains/) - La deuxième partie de ce cours décrit le processus d'aiguillage et de blocage des wagons pour le mouvement sortant des trains à manifeste.
- [Vitesse, temps d'attente et wagons en ligne : Métriques ferroviaires de classe I](https://www.railstate.com/speed-dwell-time-and-cars-online-class-i-rail-metrics/) - En ce qui concerne les chemins de fer de classe I, quelques paramètres sont utilisés pour rendre compte des performances, et Supply Chain Dive les a récemment décomposés.
- [La capacité limitée : Une longue histoire et un besoin de changement](https://www.railstate.com/constrained-capacity-a-long-history-and-a-need-for-change/) - Les chemins de fer donnent la priorité à la réduction des coûts et à l'augmentation des prix (en mettant l'accent sur le ratio d'exploitation). Ils se soucient moins de la capacité et du service.
- [Le webinaire de RailState dans Railroad Weekly](https://www.railstate.com/railstate-webinar-featured-in-railroad-weekly/) - Nous avons été ravis d'être mentionnés dans le dernier article de Railroad Weekly, "Shrilling and Grilling" !
- [Ce que le partage des données signifie pour le secteur ferroviaire](https://www.railstate.com/what-data-sharing-means-for-rail/) - À la mi-mars, l'administration Biden a annoncé un programme d'échange d'informations qui encouragerait les transporteurs maritimes, les ports, les camions et les grands détaillants à partager leurs données afin de lutter contre les perturbations et les retards de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
- [FreightWaves - People Speaking Rail : Comment les expéditeurs peuvent-ils utiliser des données impartiales ?](https://www.railstate.com/freightwaves-people-speaking-rail-how-shippers-can-utilize-unbiased-data/) - John Schmitter, cofondateur et directeur général de RailState, a rejoint l'émission "People Speaking Rail" sur FreightWaves TV pour parler de la valeur des données pour les opérations ferroviaires et de la façon dont Teck Resources Limited a utilisé RailState pour trouver un moyen de contourner un affaissement de la voie ferrée.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 21/03/2023 - 27/03/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-3-21-2023-3-27-2023/) - Au cours des six derniers mois, nous avons rendu compte des mouvements de marchandises au Canada au port de Vancouver.
- [Le guide ultime des classes de chemins de fer : Définir les chemins de fer de classe I, de classe II et de classe III](https://www.railstate.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-railroad-classes-defining-class-i-class-ii-and-class-iii-railroads/) - Ce guide vous donnera toutes les informations de base sur les chemins de fer de classe I, de classe II et de classe III, y compris la définition des classes de chemins de fer et les chemins de fer qui peuvent être considérés comme des chemins de fer de classe I.
- [Le rôle des données dans la visibilité intermodale](https://www.railstate.com/the-role-of-data-in-intermodal-visibility/) - Supply Chain Dive a publié un article indiquant que les données des transporteurs sont essentielles pour résoudre les « problèmes de visibilité intermodale ».
- ["L'effondrement des céréales](https://www.railstate.com/grain-meltdown-weekly-reporting/) - La récolte canadienne de céréales devrait être la troisième plus importante de l'histoire du pays, avec une augmentation de 42 % par rapport à l'année dernière. La récolte de l'année dernière a été marquée par de nombreux retards et interruptions de service dus à des incendies, des inondations et d'autres conditions météorologiques. Cette année, avec 27 millions de tonnes métriques en jeu, nous prévoyons encore plus de perturbations que jamais.
- [Manque de services de fret pour les expéditeurs de produits chimiques](https://www.railstate.com/freight-service-lacking-for-chemical-shippers/) - Selon Freightwaves, les expéditeurs de produits chimiques n'ont pas encore constaté d'amélioration du service ferroviaire. Un sondage a montré que 46 % des expéditeurs reconnaissent que les retards de service semblent s'aggraver, avec des problèmes tels que des temps de transit plus longs, des aiguillages manqués, des frais de surestarie accrus, des jours de service réduits et des tarifs plus élevés.
- [L'effet de fouet sur le rail](https://www.railstate.com/the-bullwhip-effect-on-rail/) - Entre le coronavirus, les ralentissements de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et la récession qui s'annonce, nous nous préparons à un « effet de fouet ».
- [Étude de cas : Comment Teck Resources Limited a réagi aux perturbations grâce aux données de visibilité du réseau de RailState](https://www.railstate.com/case-study-how-teck-resources-limited-responded-to-disruptions-with-railstates-network-visibility-data/) - Nous sommes ravis de partager notre étude de cas sur le travail que nous avons effectué avec le leader canadien du charbon sidérurgique et du développement durable, Teck Resources Limited !
- [La démo de RailState est LIVE !](https://www.railstate.com/railstates-demo-is-live/) - Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer que nous avons mis en ligne notre vidéo de démonstration de l'interface utilisateur sur le site web ! Cette vidéo est disponible pour tous ceux qui souhaitent en savoir plus sur le produit RailState - les données que nous collectons sur le réseau ferroviaire, comment naviguer et ce qui est disponible pour les abonnés.
- [Les lacunes dans le « suivi » des données](https://www.railstate.com/the-gap-in-data-tracking/) - Nous avons publié un blog de Supply Chain Dive intitulé « Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads » (Suivre la vitesse, la durée et les wagons des chemins de fer de classe I). Supply Chain Dive met périodiquement à jour cet article avec des statistiques « actualisées » sur certains chemins de fer d'Amérique du Nord.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 12/13-12/19/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-12-13-12-19-2022/) - Au cours des treize dernières semaines, nous avons suivi l'acheminement des céréales au Canada vers le port de Vancouver.
- [Embargos : Un outil controversé](https://www.railstate.com/embargoes-a-controversial-tool/) - À la suite du récent embargo du CNsur les envois destinés à être échangés avec BNSF Vancouver, nous analysons l’impact des embargos et soulignons comment ils favorisent le chemin de fer tout en pénalisant l’utilisateur du rail. Tout d’abord, qu’est-ce qu’un embargo ? Un embargo est “une méthode temporaire de contrôle des mouvements de trafic
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 12/6-12/12/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-12-6-12-12-2022/) - Au cours des douze dernières semaines, nous avons fait le point sur l’acheminement des céréales au Canada vers le port de Vancouver. Pendant la majeure partie de cette période, les chemins de fer ont semblé obtenir de bons résultats avec les mouvements vers l’ouest en direction de Vancouver. La semaine dernière (se terminant le 12/12/2022)
- [Technologie de la logistique : Analyse et prévision des tendances](https://www.railstate.com/logistics-technology-reviewing-and-predicting-trends/) - Blume Global a rédigé un récapitulatif complet des technologies de la chaîne d'approvisionnement de l'année, et a indiqué où, selon lui, les tendances évolueront en 2023. Comprendre les tendances, c'est garder une longueur d'avance dans un monde en constante évolution.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 29/11-12/5/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-11-29-12-5-2022/) - Au cours des onze dernières semaines, nous avons fait le point sur l’acheminement des céréales au Canada vers le port de Vancouver. Pendant la majeure partie de cette période, les chemins de fer ont semblé obtenir de bons résultats avec les mouvements vers l’ouest en direction de Vancouver. La semaine dernière (qui s’est terminée le
- [Press Release - Le réseau RailState couvre tout le Canada](https://www.railstate.com/press-release-railstates-network-covers-all-of-canada/) - RailState est heureux d'annoncer que son réseau de capteurs couvre désormais l'ensemble du Canada, à la fois les chemins de fer CN et CP.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 22-11/28/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-11-22-11-28-2022/) - Au cours des dix dernières semaines, nous avons suivi l'acheminement des céréales au Canada vers le port de Vancouver.
- [Expédition et planification de la production - Un cas pour RailState](https://www.railstate.com/shipping-and-production-planning-reference-to-tealinc-blog-nov-2022/) - Darell Luther de Tealinc a publié un blog sur l'importance de l'élaboration d'un plan d'expédition et de production, ainsi que quelques suggestions sur ce qu'il faut inclure. Vous y trouverez d'excellents conseils.
- [« Pivoter vers la croissance » - Qu'entendons-nous par « croissance » ?](https://www.railstate.com/pivot-to-growth-what-do-we-mean-by-growth/) - "La croissance est le nouveau mot à la mode. Mais cela signifie souvent qu'il n'y a pas de nouveaux départs de trains, pas de nouveaux services, pas de nouvelles capacités et des prix similaires à ceux pratiqués actuellement.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 1/24/2023-1/30/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-1-24-2023-1-30-2023/) - Au cours des dix-neuf dernières semaines, nous avons rendu compte de l'acheminement des céréales au Canada vers le port de Vancouver.
- [Commerce Express - « Keeping it Rail : Real-Time Visibility for Freight Rail » (Maintenir le rail : visibilité en temps réel pour le fret ferroviaire)](https://www.railstate.com/commerce-express-keeping-it-rail-real-time-visibility-for-freight-rail/) - Harry Lien de Commerce Express a écrit sur RailState et sur la façon dont nous travaillons pour fournir une visibilité du réseau au fret ferroviaire, quelque chose qui existe pour d'autres modes de transport mais qui a cruellement manqué au rail.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 1/3/2023-1/9/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-1-3-2023-1-9-2023/) - Au cours des seize dernières semaines, nous avons rendu compte de l'acheminement des céréales au Canada vers le port de Vancouver.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 1/17/2023-1/23/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-1-17-2023-1-23-2023/) - Au cours des dix-huit dernières semaines, nous avons rendu compte de l'acheminement des céréales au Canada vers le port de Vancouver.
- [SGS Maine Pointe s'associe à RailState pour fournir une visibilité sur le réseau ferroviaire](https://www.railstate.com/sgs-maine-pointe-partners-with-railstate-to-provide-rail-network-visibility/) - Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer notre partenariat avec SGS Maine Pointe, une société de conseil en matière de chaîne d'approvisionnement et de mise en œuvre des opérations au niveau mondial, qui fournira « une nouvelle expérience numérique utilisant la vision par ordinateur pour fournir des données impartiales et tierces sur les conditions, les performances, les priorités et le volume du réseau ferroviaire de fret ».
- [Article de FreightWaves - « Tech company seeks to be Waze for trains » (Une entreprise technologique cherche à devenir Waze pour les trains)](https://www.railstate.com/freightwaves-article-tech-company-seeks-to-be-waze-for-trains/) - Nous sommes ravis de vous faire part d'un nouveau reportage de FreightWaves. Joanna Marsh s'est entretenue avec John Schmitter, cofondateur et directeur général de RailState, pour savoir comment RailState construit « Waze pour les trains ».
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 27/12/2022-1/2/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-12-27-2022-1-2-2023/) - Au cours des quatorze dernières semaines, nous avons rendu compte de l'acheminement des céréales au Canada vers le port de Vancouver.
- [L'importance de la visibilité des wagons : comment un grand producteur de produits forestiers a utilisé les données de RailState pour optimiser sa chaîne d'approvisionnement](https://www.railstate.com/the-importance-of-railcar-visibility-how-a-major-forest-products-producer-used-railstates-data-to-optimize-their-supply-chain/) - Nous avons récemment rédigé une étude de cas sur la solution RailState pour les clients de fret qui expédient de la pâte à papier et du papier. L'approvisionnement en wagons vides est un problème majeur pour ces clients. Le chemin de fer ne fournit pas la capacité de wagons vides dont les expéditeurs ont besoin, si bien qu'ils sont souvent contraints d'expédier leurs marchandises par camion ou par voie intermodale - des options plus coûteuses.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 1/10/2023-1/16/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-1-10-2023-1-16-2023/) - Au cours des dix-sept dernières semaines, nous avons rendu compte de l'acheminement des céréales au Canada vers le port de Vancouver.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 2/7/2023-2/13/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-2-7-2023-2-13-2023/) - Au cours des cinq derniers mois, nous avons rendu compte des mouvements de marchandises au Canada vers le port de Vancouver.
- [Infographie : Gardez le rail - Fret ferroviaire contre camionnage](https://www.railstate.com/infographic-keep-it-rail-freight-rail-v-trucking/) - Le transport ferroviaire de marchandises est nettement plus efficace sur le plan économique et environnemental que le transport par camion. Les chiffres vous expliquent pourquoi vous devriez ... ... garder le rail.
- [Press Release - RailState se prépare à une croissance rapide avec l'arrivée de vétérans de l'industrie ferroviaire](https://www.railstate.com/press-release-railstate-prepares-for-fast-growth-with-addition-of-rail-industry-veterans/) - Adam Nori et Nick Borders rejoignent RailState pour passer à l'étape suivante d'une croissance rapide.
- [e-book : L'importance de la qualité des données pour la gestion des opérations ferroviaires de fret](https://www.railstate.com/e-book-the-importance-of-quality-data-for-managing-freight-rail-operations/) - Notre nouveau livre électronique porte sur les données. Plus précisément, l'importance d'utiliser des données de qualité pour gérer efficacement les opérations de fret ferroviaire. Une véritable visibilité du réseau permet d'optimiser la planification, de saisir les opportunités et de minimiser les pertes.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 21/02/2023 - 27/02/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-2-21-2023-2-27-2023/) - Au cours des cinq derniers mois, nous avons rendu compte des mouvements de marchandises au Canada vers le port de Vancouver.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 3/14/2023 - 3/20/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-3-14-2023-3-20-2023/) - Au cours des six derniers mois, nous avons rendu compte des mouvements de marchandises au Canada au port de Vancouver.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 3/7/2023 - 3/13/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-3-7-2023-3-13-2023/) - Au cours des six derniers mois, nous avons rendu compte des mouvements de marchandises au Canada au port de Vancouver.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 2/14/2023 - 2/20/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-2-14-2023-2-20-2023/) - Au cours des cinq derniers mois, nous avons rendu compte des mouvements de marchandises au Canada vers le port de Vancouver.
- [Press Release - Dean Wise, ancien vice-président de la stratégie réseau de BNSF, rejoint le conseil consultatif de RailState](https://www.railstate.com/press-release-former-bnsf-vice-president-of-network-strategy-dean-wise-joins-railstates-advisory-board/) - RailState, le seul fournisseur de visibilité en temps réel du réseau ferroviaire, a annoncé que Dean Wise avait rejoint le conseil d'administration de la société. M. Wise, fondateur de Dean Wise LLC, est un expert du déploiement de technologies transformationnelles pour améliorer l'efficacité de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 28/02/2023 - 6/03/2023](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-2-28-2023-3-6-2023/) - Au cours des cinq derniers mois, nous avons rendu compte des mouvements de marchandises au Canada vers le port de Vancouver.
- [Les auditions du STB soulignent le besoin de visibilité du réseau ferroviaire](https://www.railstate.com/stb-hearings-highlight-need-for-rail-network-visibility/) - Vous avez probablement entendu parler des récentes auditions du Surface Transportation Board concernant l'amélioration des services ferroviaires. Les plaintes sont nombreuses, et le thème est le même : le secteur ferroviaire a un besoin urgent de visibilité sur le réseau.
- [Rapport sur la capacité des chemins de fer canadiens pour le transport du grain - 9/27/22](https://www.railstate.com/grain-meltdown-report-9-27-22/) - La récolte de céréales devant être plus abondante cette année, nos clients et d'autres s'inquiètent de la capacité ferroviaire du port de Vancouver.
- [Rapport sur la capacité des chemins de fer canadiens pour le transport du grain - 9/21/22](https://www.railstate.com/grain-meltdown-report-9-21-22/) - La récolte de céréales devant être plus importante cette année, nos clients et d'autres s'inquiètent de la capacité ferroviaire à Vancouver.
- [Livre blanc :
"Le réseau ferroviaire est-il vraiment un trou noir ?](https://www.railstate.com/white-paper-is-the-railroad-network-really-a-black-hole-by-john-schmitter/) - Notre cofondateur et directeur général, John Schmitter, a pris la plume pour discuter d'une question toujours pressante dans l'industrie ferroviaire : s'agit-il vraiment d'un « trou noir » ?
- [Embargo sur les permis de la BNSF et besoin de visibilité sur le réseau](https://www.railstate.com/bnsf-permit-embargo-and-the-need-for-network-visibility/) - La Californie a été un point chaud pour la congestion et les retards de service, et les conditions ne se sont pas encore améliorées. La semaine dernière, BNSF a décrété un embargo sur certains envois vers l'ouest à destination de la Californie.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 15/11-11/21/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-11-15-11-21-2022/) - Au cours des neuf dernières semaines, nous avons fait le point sur l’acheminement du grain au Canada vers le port de Vancouver. Pendant la majeure partie de cette période, les chemins de fer ont semblé obtenir de bons résultats avec les mouvements vers l’ouest en direction de Vancouver. La semaine dernière (se terminant le 21/11/2022)
- [Article sur l'âge du chemin de fer](https://www.railstate.com/railway-age-article/) - Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que le magazine Railway Age a publié ce mois-ci un article complet sur nous, intitulé « Wayside Cameras, Integrated Sensors as Logistics Tools » (Caméras de bord de route, capteurs intégrés en tant qu'outils logistiques).
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 11/8-11/14/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-11-8-11-14-2022/) - Au cours des huit dernières semaines, nous avons rendu compte de l'acheminement des céréales au Canada vers le port de Vancouver.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 11/1-11/7/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-11-1-11-7-2022/) - La récolte de céréales devant être plus abondante cette année, nos clients et d'autres s'inquiètent de la capacité ferroviaire du port de Vancouver.
- [« Caméras de bord de route, capteurs intégrés comme outils logistiques » - Railway Age](https://www.railstate.com/railway-age-article-railstate-wayside-cameras-integrated-sensors-as-logistics-tools/) - L'ère numérique de la surveillance télématique des réseaux se décline en différents modèles commerciaux. Elle pourrait même contribuer à résoudre les problèmes de capacité des trains de passagers et de marchandises. Jim Blaze examine comment les caméras pourraient remplacer, ou du moins compléter, les calculs privés confus effectués à l'aide de tableurs concernant la capacité et la fluidité du réseau, et aider les expéditeurs à ajuster leurs options d'acheminement ferroviaire lorsque certains itinéraires ferroviaires sont encombrés.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 25-10-31/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-10-25-10-31-2022/) - La récolte de céréales devant être plus abondante cette année, nos clients et d'autres s'inquiètent de la capacité ferroviaire du port de Vancouver.
- [Rapport sur la capacité ferroviaire - 10/18-10/24/2022](https://www.railstate.com/rail-capacity-report-10-18-10-24-2022/) - La récolte de céréales devant être plus abondante cette année, nos clients et d'autres s'inquiètent de la capacité ferroviaire du port de Vancouver.
- [Rapport sur la capacité des chemins de fer canadiens pour le transport du grain - 10/11-10/17/2022](https://www.railstate.com/canadian-grain-rail-capacity-report-10-11-10-17-2022/) - La récolte de céréales devant être plus abondante cette année, nos clients et d'autres s'inquiètent de la capacité ferroviaire du port de Vancouver.
- [Rapport sur la capacité des chemins de fer canadiens pour le grain - 9/27/22-10/11/22](https://www.railstate.com/canadian-grain-rail-capacity-report-9-27-22-10-11-22/) - La récolte de céréales devant être plus importante cette année, nos clients et d’autres s’inquiètent de la capacité ferroviaire au port de Vancouver. La récolte de l’année dernière a été marquée par de nombreuses interruptions de service et des retards dus à des incendies, des inondations et d’autres problèmes. Il y a également eu des
- [Rapport sur la capacité des chemins de fer canadiens pour le transport du grain - 27/09-10/03/2022](https://www.railstate.com/canadian-grain-rail-capacity-report-9-27-10-3-2022/) - La récolte de céréales devant être plus importante cette année, nos clients et d’autres s’inquiètent de la capacité ferroviaire au port de Vancouver. La récolte de l’année dernière a été marquée par de nombreuses interruptions de service et des retards dus à des incendies, des inondations et d’autres problèmes. Il y a également eu des
- [Top Takeaways from Railroad 101: Understanding Origin and Destination Terminals](https://www.railstate.com/top-takeaways-from-railroad-101-understanding-origin-and-destination-terminals/) - When understanding Rail 101, it’s important to realize the sources of delayed cars and other problems. Origin and destination terminals are the major sources driving problems with rail shipments.
- [White Paper: RailState Data on Train Volume During a Crisis](https://www.railstate.com/white-paper-railstate-data-on-train-volume-during-a-crisis/) - Natural disasters cause major disruptions to the railways, leaving shippers without insight into the overall impact to the rail network. When the washouts hit British Columbia, shippers lacked real-time data. They couldn’t see where slow-downs had occurred, which of their trains were being prioritized (if at all), and how pre- and post-crisis production differed. They
- [Natural Disasters Impact Railroads Like Never Before](https://www.railstate.com/natural-disasters-impact-railroads-like-never-before/) - The past year saw an unprecedented number of disruptions to railroads in North America, thanks to wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and tornados. Trains.com published statistics from News Wire, which put these damages into perspective.
- [Visibility with RailState: It’s Time for Rail to Join the Visibility Game](https://www.railstate.com/visibility-with-railstate-its-time-for-rail-to-join-the-visibility-game/) - When it comes to the railroad: you can trace your car and get an estimated ETA based on system average statistics, likely from two or three weeks ago. Unlike the other modes of transportation, there aren’t real-time updates on what the rail network looks like ahead of your shipment.
- [USDA Asks for Rail Service Improvement](https://www.railstate.com/usda-asks-for-rail-service-improvement/) - The Surface Transportation Board is under pressure from the USDA to improve/implement “rail shipper-friendly” policies, to benefit agricultural commodity shippers.
- [The Key to Keeping Rail Competitive? Visibility.](https://www.railstate.com/the-key-to-keeping-rail-competitive-visibility/) - Reliability. Certainty. Visibility. Our supply chain is hungry for these things, and the railroad industry is most in-need.
- [The Effect of Visibility on Intermodal Shipping](https://www.railstate.com/the-effect-of-visibility-on-intermodal-shipping/) - Intermodal shipping: moving freight via two or more modes of transportation.
- ["State of Freight" on: Intermodal Trends](https://www.railstate.com/state-of-freight-on-intermodal-trends/) - A podcast we love? "State of Freight," by FTR's VP of Intermodal, Todd Tranausky. This episode features some great stats on intermodal — a hot-button sector of the industry.
- [Reciprocal Switching: One Industry, Two Sides](https://www.railstate.com/reciprocal-switching-one-industry-two-sides/) - Reciprocal switching is one of the most debated topics in rail. What does it mean, exactly? As defined by FreightWaves, “Reciprocal switching occurs when a shipper has access to one freight railroad but wants access to a nearby competing freight
- [Visibility and ESG: The Case for Rail](https://www.railstate.com/visibility-and-esg-the-case-for-rail/) - ESG, or, Environmental, Social, and Governance Criteria: a set of standards that “consider how a company performs as a steward of nature.” Values-conscious investors are increasingly more concerned with whether or not potential investment companies meet these standards, putting pressure on companies to be responsible in all three categories.
- [Our April 26th Webinar, "On Track: Hot Topics in Rail"](https://www.railstate.com/our-april-26th-webinar-on-track-hot-topics-in-rail/) - On April 26th, RailState hosted our webinar: “On Track: Hot Topics in Rail.” We were thrilled with the turnout and the discussion! Thank you to everyone who made it such a great event.
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- [Home](https://www.railstate.com/) - RailState provides real-time railroad data and analytics for shippers, railroads, and investors. Track shipments, monitor networks, and optimize rail logistics.
- [Produit](https://www.railstate.com/product/) - DONNÉES RELATIVES À L'ÉTAT DES VOIES FERRÉES Indépendant. Unique. Immédiat. Nous utilisons un réseau exclusif de capteurs de capture d'images et un apprentissage automatique avancé pour vous offrir la seule source d'informations sur le réseau ferroviaire. Planifiez une démonstration Données ferroviaires en provenance directe de La Source Nous n’achetons pas de données à des tiers,
- [Agriculture](https://www.railstate.com/agriculture/) - EXPÉDITEURS AGRICOLES Éliminez les surprises dans votre chaîne d'approvisionnement ferroviaire Contrôlez les coûts, dégagez des opportunités de profit et prenez de meilleures décisions grâce à une vue d'ensemble de votre chaîne d'approvisionnement ferroviaire. Planifiez une démonstration L'État du rail pour les expéditeurs agricoles Les expéditeurs agricoles sont confrontés à une incertitude constante, avec des goulets
- [L'énergie](https://www.railstate.com/energy-2/) - EXPÉDITEURS D'ÉNERGIE Éliminez l'incertitude dans votre chaîne d'approvisionnement ferroviaire Contrôlez les coûts, dégagez des opportunités de profit et prenez de meilleures décisions grâce à une vue d'ensemble de votre chaîne d'approvisionnement ferroviaire. Planifiez une démonstration L « État du rail pour les expéditeurs d » énergie Vos expéditions d’énergie sont confrontées à une incertitude constante
- [Expéditeurs de produits chimiques](https://www.railstate.com/chemicals-shippers/) - EXPÉDITEURS DE PRODUITS CHIMIQUES Renseignements sur le réseau ferroviaire pour les producteurs de produits chimiques Contrôlez les coûts, dégagez des opportunités de profit et prenez de meilleures décisions grâce à une vue d'ensemble de votre chaîne d'approvisionnement ferroviaire. Planifiez une démonstration L'État du rail pour les producteurs de produits chimiques Les expéditeurs sont confrontés à
- [Produits forestiers](https://www.railstate.com/forest-products/) - EXPÉDITEURS DE PRODUITS FORESTIERS Intelligence du réseau ferroviaire pour les produits forestiers Contrôlez les coûts, dégagez des opportunités de profit et prenez de meilleures décisions grâce à une vue d'ensemble de votre chaîne d'approvisionnement ferroviaire. Planifiez une démonstration État du rail pour les expéditeurs de produits forestiers La plupart des expéditeurs de produits forestiers sont
- [Ports](https://www.railstate.com/ports-2/) - PORTS Intelligence du réseau ferroviaire pour la gestion des ports Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam. Planifiez une démonstration État du rail pour les ports Votre agence a besoin de données ferroviaires actualisées, mais elle s’appuie sur des rapports datant de plusieurs années et sur
- [Consultants](https://www.railstate.com/consultants-2/) - CONSULTANTS La source privilégiée pour les données ferroviaires Apportez des informations indépendantes sur le réseau ferroviaire pour aider vos clients à améliorer la surveillance, à faire des plans en connaissance de cause et à renforcer la sécurité dans leurs régions. Planifiez une démonstration RailState pour les consultants Vos clients ont besoin de données ferroviaires actualisées,
- [Fabricants d'automobiles](https://www.railstate.com/auto-makers/) - CONSTRUCTEURS AUTOMOBILES Intelligence du réseau ferroviaire pour l'automobile Contrôlez votre pipeline de wagons vides, éliminez les surprises liées aux livraisons et maintenez les calendriers de production sur la bonne voie grâce à des informations sur l'ensemble du réseau. Planifiez une démonstration L'État du rail pour les constructeurs automobiles Vos programmes de production dépendent d’un service
- [Gouvernement](https://www.railstate.com/government/) - GOUVERNEMENT Renforcer la planification et la sécurité du système grâce à l'intelligence du réseau ferroviaire Obtenez des informations indépendantes sur votre réseau ferroviaire afin que votre agence puisse améliorer la surveillance, faire des plans éclairés et renforcer la sécurité pour soutenir la croissance économique de votre région. Planifiez une démonstration RailState pour le gouvernement Votre
- [Accueil](https://www.railstate.com/) - La source de référence pour des données ferroviaires fiables et actualisées Grâce à des informations exploitables sur le réseau ferroviaire, nous permettons aux entreprises et aux organisations tournées vers l'avenir d'agir plus rapidement, de planifier plus intelligemment et de prendre de meilleures décisions tout au long de la chaîne d'approvisionnement ferroviaire. Planifiez une démonstration 8
- [Chemicals Shippers](https://www.railstate.com/chemicals-shippers/) - Rail data solutions for chemical shippers. Monitor hazmat transit times, track railcar fleets, and gain visibility into chemical supply chain rail movements.
- [Forest Products](https://www.railstate.com/forest-products/) - Rail analytics for forest products shippers. Track lumber, pulp, and paper shipments with real-time data on transit performance, dwell times, and fleet utilization.
- [Auto Makers](https://www.railstate.com/auto-makers/) - Rail data intelligence for automotive manufacturers. Monitor vehicle shipments, track multilevel railcar fleets, and optimize auto parts supply chain logistics.
- [Ports](https://www.railstate.com/ports-2/) - Rail intelligence for port operators and authorities. Monitor railcar movements, terminal dwell, and intermodal connections with independent real-time sensor data.
- [Energy](https://www.railstate.com/energy-2/) - Rail intelligence for energy shippers. Track crude oil, ethanol, and LPG shipments with real-time data on transit times, dwell, and network conditions.
- [Agriculture](https://www.railstate.com/agriculture/) - Optimize agricultural rail shipping with RailState. Real-time tracking, transit analytics, and network intelligence for grain, fertilizer, and ag commodities.
- [Consultants](https://www.railstate.com/consultants-2/) - Rail data solutions for transportation consultants. Access independent network analytics, transit performance data, and freight intelligence for client engagements.
- [Government](https://www.railstate.com/government/) - Rail data solutions for government agencies. RailState provides independent network intelligence for safety oversight, infrastructure planning, and policy analysis.
- [Product](https://www.railstate.com/product/) - Explore RailState's rail analytics platform. Real-time shipment tracking, network monitoring, transit analysis, and custom reporting for freight rail stakeholders.
- [About Us](https://www.railstate.com/about-us/) - Learn about RailState, the leading rail data analytics platform. Our team delivers real-time intelligence to optimize freight rail operations across North America.
- [Neudata](https://www.railstate.com/neudata/)
- [RailState - Breakthrough](https://www.railstate.com/railstate-breakthrough/) - DATA EXPORTS Breakthrough - Intermodal Lanes
- [RailState - System2](https://www.railstate.com/railstate-system2/) - DATA EXPORTS System2 - Sand Data
- [Market Intelligence](https://www.railstate.com/market-intelligence/) - Rail market intelligence from RailState. Analyze freight rail trends, network performance patterns, and commodity movement data for strategic business decisions.
- [Fleet Sizing](https://www.railstate.com/fleet-sizing/) - Optimize your railcar fleet with RailState's fleet sizing analytics. Data-driven insights on car utilization, cycle times, and right-sizing your equipment.
- [Freight and Rail Planning](https://www.railstate.com/freight-and-rail-planning/) - Data-driven freight and rail planning with RailState. Use current empirical data on transit times, dwell, and capacity to plan smarter rail logistics operations.
- [First Mile - Last Mile](https://www.railstate.com/first-mile-last-mile/) - Track first mile and last mile rail performance with RailState. Monitor local service, dwell times, and switching operations at origin and destination.
- [Verified Car Delivery](https://www.railstate.com/verified-car-delivery/) - Verify railcar deliveries independently with RailState. Automated, sensor-based confirmation of car placement and delivery at origin and destination facilities.
- [Commodity Flows](https://www.railstate.com/commodity-flows/) - Analyze rail commodity flows across North America with RailState. Visualize shipping patterns, volumes, and routes for all major commodity groups.
- [Alternative Data](https://www.railstate.com/alternative-data/) - Alternative data from North American freight rail. RailState delivers low-latency, independent insights on rail volumes, commodity flows, and network conditions.
- [Ethanol to New York Harbor](https://www.railstate.com/ethanol/) - ETHANOL DASHBOARD Ethanol to New York Harbor
- [Contact Us](https://www.railstate.com/contact-us/) - Contact RailState for rail data solutions. Request a demo, ask questions, or learn how our analytics platform can improve your rail shipping operations.
- [Jasper Fire Rail Network Impact](https://www.railstate.com/heatmap_example_jasper/) - CLIMATE DISRUPTION & RECOVERY Jasper Fire 2024 Rail Network Impacts example subheading Date: Play Animation
- [A propos de nous](https://www.railstate.com/about-us/) - L'histoire et l'équipe derrière RailState RailState a commencé son parcours par une collaboration étroite avec des partenaires clés pour aider à relever certains des défis les plus difficiles dans le domaine du transport ferroviaire de marchandises. NOTRE MISSION L'histoire de RailState Les fondateurs Jamie Heller et John Schmitter ont passé des décennies à travailler avec
- [Solutions](https://www.railstate.com/solutions/) - SOLUTIONS Pour le rail Chargeurs Obtenez une vision en temps réel du réseau ferroviaire Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerc itation ullamco. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipi scing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerc itation ullamco laboris
- [Négociants en produits de base](https://www.railstate.com/commodity-traders/) - TRADUCTEURS Renseignements sur le réseau ferroviaire à l'intention des négociants Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam. Planifiez une démonstration Dé-risque Votre premier et dernier kilomètre Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipi scing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
- [Données alternatives](https://www.railstate.com/alternative-data/) - DONNÉES ALTERNATIVES Informations granulaires et à faible latence sur tout ce qui est transporté par rail Accédez instantanément à des informations uniques sur la chaîne d'approvisionnement ferroviaire pour prendre vos prochaines décisions basées sur des données. Planifiez une démonstration Granulaire Des détails qui apportent un réel éclairage Les données sur le fret ferroviaire sont souvent
- [Relations avec les transporteurs](https://www.railstate.com/carrier-relations/) - RELATIONS AVEC LES TRANSPORTEURS Responsabilité et opportunités Il est exaspérant de constater que le service est défaillant et que vous n'obtenez pas de réponses claires. En ayant une vue d'ensemble de ce qui se passe sur le réseau, vous et vos opérateurs pouvez trouver des solutions qui conviennent à tout le monde. Planifiez une démonstration
- [Pipeline de voitures vides](https://www.railstate.com/empty-car-pipeline-2/) - PIPELINE DE VOITURES VIDES Remplacer la boule de cristal par des données solides Si vous dépendez des wagons d'un pool du réseau, vous connaissez les frustrations d'un approvisionnement incertain. RailState lève le voile sur l'approvisionnement en wagons du réseau, en vous montrant où se trouvent les wagons vides et combien d'entre eux circulent dans votre
- [Un contrôle responsable](https://www.railstate.com/accountable-oversight/) - UNE SURVEILLANCE RESPONSABLE L'analyse ferroviaire pour des systèmes responsables Vous pouvez désormais voir ce qui se passe réellement sur les rails. Identifiez les problèmes, réagissez plus rapidement et obtenez les résultats attendus par le public. Planifiez une démonstration Indépendants Visibilité de votre réseau Contrôlez chaque mouvement sur le réseau à l’aide d’un système tiers objectif.
- [Dimensionnement de la flotte](https://www.railstate.com/fleet-sizing/) - DIMENSIONNEMENT DE LA FLOTTE "Dimensionnez votre flotte en toute confiance Un trop grand nombre de wagons entraîne un gaspillage d'argent, tandis qu'un nombre insuffisant de wagons vous laisse dans l'embarras... et vous fait perdre encore plus d'argent. Grâce à la connaissance du réseau ferroviaire, vous saurez exactement ce qu'il vous faut pour n'importe quel itinéraire.
- [Premier kilomètre - Dernier kilomètre](https://www.railstate.com/first-mile-last-mile/) - PREMIER KILOMÈTRE - DERNIER KILOMÈTRE Visibilité du réseau ferroviaire pour votre premier et dernier kilomètre RailState met en lumière tous les trains qui arrivent sur votre route, ce qui vous permet de mieux planifier et d'éviter les surprises coûteuses. Planifiez une démonstration Mettez fin à l'incertitude avec Aperçu de l'arrivée Les lacunes dans la couverture
- [Planification du transport de marchandises et du transport ferroviaire](https://www.railstate.com/freight-and-rail-planning/) - PLANIFICATION DU TRANSPORT DE MARCHANDISES ET DU TRANSPORT FERROVIAIRE Planifier plus intelligemment avec des données actuelles et empiriques Les données ferroviaires obsolètes sont insuffisantes pour la planification stratégique. RailState fournit les volumes réels des trains, les flux de marchandises et les conditions du réseau pour vous permettre de planifier en toute confiance. Planifiez une démonstration
- [Matières dangereuses](https://www.railstate.com/hazardous-materials-2/) - MATIÈRES DANGEREUSES Gérer en toute confiance les risques liés aux matières dangereuses dans le secteur ferroviaire Les données actuelles sur les mouvements de matières dangereuses permettent une action rapide, une planification proactive et des réponses efficaces pour assurer la sécurité des communautés. Planifiez une démonstration Gain Clarté sur les mouvements de matières dangereuses Il est
- [Flux de matières premières](https://www.railstate.com/commodity-flows/) - FLUX DE PRODUITS DE BASE Données immédiates sur les flux de marchandises Données granulaires et à faible latence sur toutes les marchandises transportées par rail. Planifiez une démonstration Granulaire Les détails qui font la différence Les données sur le fret ferroviaire sont souvent regroupées en grandes catégories et publiées peu fréquemment, ce qui ne vous
- [Traversées bloquées](https://www.railstate.com/blocked-crossings/) - LES PASSAGES À NIVEAU BLOQUÉS Évaluation et assainissement des passages bloqués Déjouez les frustrations liées aux passages à niveau en vous appuyant sur des données concrètes. RailState permet de savoir quand, où et combien de temps les trains bloquent les passages à niveau dans vos communautés. Planifiez une démonstration Fixer des priorités Avec des données
- [Intelligence économique](https://www.railstate.com/market-intelligence/) - L'INTELLIGENCE ÉCONOMIQUE Gardez une longueur d'avance grâce à l'intelligence du réseau ferroviaire Surveillez les flux de marchandises au fur et à mesure qu'ils se produisent, découvrez de nouvelles opportunités et comparez les performances sur l'ensemble du réseau ferroviaire. Planifiez une démonstration Suivre l'évolution des produits de base Au fil de l'eau Les données sur les
- [Livraison vérifiée d'une voiture](https://www.railstate.com/verified-car-delivery/) - LIVRAISON VÉRIFIÉE D'UNE VOITURE Confirmation de livraison indépendante et automatique Il est essentiel de savoir quand chaque wagon arrive et dans quel état. Obtenez une preuve indépendante et en temps réel de chaque livraison, ce qui met fin aux conjectures et vous permet d'éviter des litiges coûteux. Planifiez une démonstration Confirmer la livraison en Temps
- [Inspections ferroviaires](https://www.railstate.com/rail-inspections/) - INSPECTIONS FERROVIAIRES Inspections ferroviaires basées sur des données Avec des milliers de kilomètres de voies à parcourir et une petite équipe, il est impossible pour les inspecteurs ferroviaires de l « État d » être partout à la fois. RailState vous fournit les données nécessaires pour savoir où vous pouvez être le plus efficace. Planifiez
- [Investissements dans les infrastructures](https://www.railstate.com/infrastructure-investments/) - INVESTISSEMENTS DANS LES INFRASTRUCTURES Des données indépendantes pour la réussite des projets ferroviaires Planifiez des investissements d'infrastructure plus intelligents et davantage axés sur les données grâce à des informations complètes sur le réseau ferroviaire. Planifiez une démonstration Renforcer Demandes de financement de projets Les propositions d’infrastructures publiques reposent souvent sur des données insuffisantes, ce qui
- [Gestion des ports](https://www.railstate.com/port-management/) - GESTION DES PORTS Informations granulaires et à faible latence sur tout ce qui est transporté par rail Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam. Planifiez une démonstration Dé-risque Votre premier et dernier kilomètre Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipi scing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor
- [Marché des équipements secondaires](https://www.railstate.com/secondary-equipment-market/) - MARCHÉ DES ÉQUIPEMENTS SECONDAIRES Réduisez les risques liés aux décisions prises sur le marché secondaire La logistique ferroviaire implique d'avoir toujours un plan de secours. Qu'il s'agisse de louer des wagons supplémentaires ou de décharger une capacité excédentaire, ces décisions coûtent de l'argent si vous vous trompez. RailState élimine l'aspect ludique grâce aux données du
- [Rapports publics - Canada Transit](https://www.railstate.com/public-reports-canada-transit/) - Rapports publics : Canada Transit Grâce à notre partenariat avec Transports Canada, nous offrons un accès public gratuit à un ensemble limité de données sur le trafic ferroviaire du réseau canadien. Données hebdomadaires sur les transports en commun L’ensemble de données lié aux boutons ci-dessous est un résumé du trafic ferroviaire détecté par le réseau
- [Accountable Oversight](https://www.railstate.com/accountable-oversight/) - Accountable railroad oversight powered by RailState data. Independent, sensor-based verification of rail network performance for regulatory and safety compliance.
- [Secondary Equipment Market](https://www.railstate.com/secondary-equipment-market/) - Navigate the secondary railcar market with RailState data. Analyze equipment availability, pricing trends, and fleet composition across North American railroads.
- [Carrier Relations](https://www.railstate.com/carrier-relations/) - Strengthen railroad carrier relations with independent data. RailState gives shippers objective metrics on service performance, transit times, and network reliability.
- [Port Management](https://www.railstate.com/port-management/) - Rail data for port management and operations. RailState provides real-time visibility into rail activity at ports, including dwell times, volumes, and throughput.
- [Rail Inspections](https://www.railstate.com/rail-inspections/) - Enhance rail inspections with RailState data. Independent trackside imagery and analytics help verify railcar condition, identify defects, and improve safety.
- [Hazardous Materials](https://www.railstate.com/hazardous-materials-2/) - Track hazardous materials rail shipments with RailState. Independent monitoring of hazmat railcar movements, corridor activity, and safety compliance analytics.
- [Blocked Crossings](https://www.railstate.com/blocked-crossings/) - Monitor blocked railroad crossings with RailState data. Real-time train detection, duration tracking, and analytics for communities and emergency response planning.
- [Infrastructure Investments](https://www.railstate.com/infrastructure-investments/) - Rail infrastructure investment analytics from RailState. Data-driven insights on network capacity, corridor utilization, and infrastructure performance metrics.
- [Empty Car Pipeline](https://www.railstate.com/empty-car-pipeline-2/) - Track your empty railcar pipeline with RailState. Real-time visibility into empty car movements, positioning, and estimated arrival for better fleet management.
- [Public Reports - Canada Transit](https://www.railstate.com/public-reports-canada-transit/) - Access public rail transit reports for Canadian railroads. Weekly performance data, grain movement reports, and cross-border transit analytics from RailState.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.railstate.com/privacy-policy/) - This privacy policy for RailState LLC describes how and why we collect, use, store, and/or share your information when you visit our website . . .
- [Commodity Traders](https://www.railstate.com/commodity-traders/) - Rail network intelligence for commodity traders. Track shipment volumes, monitor corridor performance, and gain alternative data signals from real-time rail activity.
- [Solutions](https://www.railstate.com/solutions/) - RailState solutions for rail shippers, financial analysts, and government agencies. Real-time network intelligence from independent trackside sensor data.
- [Blog](https://www.railstate.com/blog/)
- [Public Reports - Canada Transit](https://www.railstate.com/canada-transit/) - RailState's public summary of Canadian rail transit. This weekly summary includes: train count, train speed, regions traveled, and cross-border movement.
- [Rapports publics – Données sur le nombre de trains et leurs vitesse](https://www.railstate.com/canada-transit/) - Résumé public de RailState sur le transport ferroviaire canadien. Ce résumé hebdomadaire comprend : le nombre de trains, la vitesse des trains, les régions parcourues et les mouvements transfrontaliers.
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## Advisors
- [Steve Holland](https://www.railstate.com/advisor/steve-holland/) - Steve has over 30 years of technology and business experience, and has held multiple C-Level roles at Fortune 50 companies. He has been Division CEO, CIO, CDO, and CTO, and has P/L experience with enterprise leadership in Analytics, Supply Chain, CRM, and Cyber. Steve’s deep skill set spans across IT strategy, real-time digital enablement, loyalty
- [Abudi Zein](https://www.railstate.com/advisor/abudi-zein/) - Abudi Zein specializes in creating data solutions for investors, traders, and planners. His expertise extends from energy markets, to chemicals and shipping. As co-founder at AZA-Soyul, he focuses on curating, interpreting, and customizing data sets, to assess reputation and operational risks associated with companies’ environmental impact. Prior to co-founding AZA-Soyul, he co-founded ClipperData, a pioneer
- [Dean Wise](https://www.railstate.com/advisor/dean-wise/) - Since early 2017, Dean Wise LLC has provided strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics, infrastructure, and geospatial sectors, with an emphasis on transformational technologies. His clients include transport/ infrastructure technology start-ups, transportation carriers and intermediaries, equipment suppliers, shippers, and infrastructure/private equity investment funds. Previously he was vice president, Network Strategy at BNSF Railway, joining
- [Mike Lambert](https://www.railstate.com/advisor/mike-lambert/) - Mike has over 30 years of successful Executive (C-Suite) and Board Leadership in Canadian public and private companies, across various industries. Companies that Mike impacted include: Canadian Pacific Railway (as CFO), Calgary Co-op, Canadian Tire, the George Weston Loblaw Group (Real Canadian Superstores), The Southam Newspaper Group (The National Post), Mark’s Work Wearhouse, The Forzani
## Teams
- [Nick Borders](https://www.railstate.com/team/nick-borders/) - Nick Borders possède plus d'une décennie d'expérience dans l'industrie ferroviaire et est propriétaire de Sequoia Rail, LLC, une société de conseil et de courtage en transport ferroviaire. Nick a précédemment occupé le poste de directeur du développement commercial chez Standard Rail Corporation, après avoir travaillé chez Rocky Mountain Transportation Services et Progressive Fuels Limited.
- [Nick Borders](https://www.railstate.com/team/nick-borders/) - Nick Borders brings more than a decade of experience in the rail industry and is the owner of Sequoia Rail, LLC, a rail transportation brokerage and consulting firm. Nick previously served as a business development manager at Standard Rail Corporation, following engagements at Rocky Mountain Transportation Services and Progressive Fuels Limited.
- [Adam Nori](https://www.railstate.com/team/adam-nori/) - Adam Nori arrive à RailState avec près de 20 ans d'expérience dans le domaine ferroviaire. Il est actuellement propriétaire de Pacific Alpine Rail Advisors, une société de conseil basée à Calgary et spécialisée dans le secteur ferroviaire, où il aide les clients du secteur ferroviaire à gérer leur flotte, à acheter des wagons et à
- [Adam Nori](https://www.railstate.com/team/adam-nori/) - Adam Nori comes to RailState with nearly 20 years of rail experience. He is currently the owner of Pacific Alpine Rail Advisors, a Calgary-based rail-focused consulting firm where he supports rail customers with fleet management, railcar procurement, and business development. Before creating Pacific Alpine Rail Advisors, Adam held key leadership roles with some of the
- [Julia Brockley](https://www.railstate.com/team/julia-brockley/) - Julia Brockley is a Business Analyst at RailState, where she translates RailState data into market intelligence on commodity flows and trade. Coming from an economics background, she previously led analyses of rail and marine transportation at Environment and Climate Change Canada, where she first worked with RailState data, applying it to national emissions modelling. Julia
- [Dan Devoe](https://www.railstate.com/team/dan-devoe/) - Dan brings more than 20 years of diverse experience to RailState. Having began a career as a litigation attorney, Dan transitioned to marketing to focus on building companies instead of managing legal disputes. Before joining RailState, Dan led marketing at a number of early stage startups in consumer apps (Drizly acq. by Uber), enterprise software
- [Scott Landry](https://www.railstate.com/team/scott-landry/) - With over 17 years of sales experience, including the last 5.5 years specifically in rail enterprise software sales, I am passionate about developing and delivering data integration strategies that help customers optimize their operations. As a customer advocate and advisor, I build strong and lasting relationships with key decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders across various industries
- [Donovan Butler](https://www.railstate.com/team/donovan-butler/) - I believe the best businesses are built on trust, strong relationships, and a commitment to helping others succeed. Since entering the transportation industry in 2013, I've focused on improving supply chains while leading through service, collaboration, and continuous growth. Whether working with customers, teammates, or industry partners, my goal is to leave a lasting legacy
- [Dan Devoe](https://www.railstate.com/team/dan-devoe/) - Dan apporte à RailState plus de 20 ans d'expérience diversifiée. Après avoir commencé sa carrière en tant qu'avocat spécialisé dans les litiges, Dan s'est reconverti dans le marketing pour se concentrer sur la création d'entreprises plutôt que sur la gestion de conflits juridiques. Avant de rejoindre RailState, Dan a dirigé le marketing d'un certain nombre
- [Ondřej Pacovský](https://www.railstate.com/team/ondrej-pacovsky/) - Ondřej Pacovský est directeur technique chez RailState, où il supervise tout ce qui a trait aux logiciels. Il formule et exécute les plans de développement de l'entreprise, en tenant compte des commentaires des clients et des ventes, et gère l'équipe tchèque de RailState. Il est toujours partant pour une partie de tennis, de hockey sur
- [Ondřej Pacovský](https://www.railstate.com/team/ondrej-pacovsky/) - Ondřej Pacovský is CTO at RailState, where he oversees all things related to software. He formulates and executes the company’s development plans, taking into account customer and sales input, and manages RailState’s Czech team. He’s always up for a game of tennis, ice-hockey, soccer, squash, or badminton.
- [Charlie Mann](https://www.railstate.com/team/charlie-mann/) - Charlie Mann est Chief Hardware Officer pour RailState et fait partie de l'équipe de direction. Il supervise la conception, les essais, l'approvisionnement et la production du matériel des capteurs RailState, et a également participé activement à la définition des tâches et de l'assurance qualité du logiciel.
- [Charlie Mann](https://www.railstate.com/team/charlie-mann/) - Charlie Mann is Chief Hardware Officer for RailState, and is part of the management team. He oversees the design, testing, procurement and production of the RailState sensor hardware, and has also been active in defining the software’s tasks and quality assurance.
- [John Schmitter](https://www.railstate.com/team/john-schmitter/) - John is the Co-Founder and CCO of RailState, which he founded with Jamie Heller in 2019. He has over 30 years of experience in transportation, as well as deep consulting experience. John has two daughters and lives in Colorado with his wife, Pat. He enjoys skiing, golfing, and watching the Broncos.
- [John Schmitter](https://www.railstate.com/team/john-schmitter/) - John est le cofondateur et le directeur des opérations de RailState, qu'il a fondé avec Jamie Heller en 2019. Il a plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans le domaine des transports, ainsi qu'une grande expérience en matière de conseil. John a deux filles et vit dans le Colorado avec sa femme, Pat. Il aime skier,
- [Jamie Heller](https://www.railstate.com/team/jamie-heller/) - Jamie est PDG de RailState, qu'il a fondé avec John Schmitter en 2019. Il est également président de Hellerworx, Inc, qu'il a fondé en 2002. Jamie est consultant depuis 40 ans dans les domaines de l'énergie et du transport, et possède une connaissance approfondie des marchés du transport ferroviaire aux États-Unis et au Canada. Il
- [Ron Farmer](https://www.railstate.com/team/ron-farmer/) - Ron Farmer est le directeur des opérations de RailState. À ce titre, il se concentre sur tout ce qui concerne les « capteurs ». Il effectue des recherches approfondies sur l'imagerie satellite et d'autres ressources afin d'optimiser l'emplacement des capteurs. Il recrute et gère également l'installation et la maintenance de l'ensemble du réseau de capteurs
- [Glen Doiron](https://www.railstate.com/team/glen-doiron/) - Glen Doiron possède plus de vingt ans d'expérience dans le domaine des transports, du rail et de l'informatique logistique. Il est propriétaire de GeoPrl Insights Corp, une société de conseil en soutien aux entreprises. Avant de fonder GeoPrl, Glen a occupé divers postes de gestion de produits et de projets, où il s'est attaché à
- [Chase McCauley](https://www.railstate.com/team/chase-mccauley/) - En tant que responsable des déploiements chez RailState, Chase McCauley fait tourner les roues, au sens propre du terme. Il supervise l'ensemble du processus d'installation des capteurs ferroviaires de RailState, depuis le recrutement des entrepreneurs jusqu'à la gestion des déploiements sur le terrain. Grâce à la coordination sur le terrain et à l'imagerie satellite, Chase
- [Debra Donado](https://www.railstate.com/team/debra-donado/) - Prochainement.
- [Debra Donado](https://www.railstate.com/team/debra-donado/) - Coming soon.
- [Chase McCauley](https://www.railstate.com/team/chase-mccauley/) - As Deployments Manager at RailState, Chase McCauley keeps the wheels turning—literally. He oversees the full installation process of RailState’s train sensors, from hiring contractors to managing field deployments. Using a mix of on-the-ground coordination and satellite imagery, Chase will also scout and select strategic new sites to expand our sensor network. Beyond the installs, he
- [Glen Doiron](https://www.railstate.com/team/glen-doiron/) - Glen Doiron brings over two decades of experience in transportation, rail, and logistics IT, and is the owner of GeoPrl Insights Corp, a business support consulting firm. Before founding GeoPrl, Glen held various product and project management roles, where he focused on solving business problems through technology. Glen specializes in bridging the gap between users
- [Ron Farmer](https://www.railstate.com/team/ron-farmer/) - Ron Farmer is RailState’s Director of Operations. As such, he focuses on all things “sensors.” He extensively researches satellite imagery and other resources, to optimize sensor locations. He also hires for – and manages – the installation and maintenance of the entire sensor network, and is responsible for negotiating and managing contractual relationships.
- [Jamie Heller](https://www.railstate.com/team/jamie-heller/) - Jamie is CEO of RailState, which he founded with John Schmitter in 2019. He’s also President of Hellerworx, Inc., which he founded in 2002. Jamie has been a consultant for the past 40 years in the energy and transportation areas, and has deep knowledge of the US and Canadian rail transportation markets. He lives in