Freight Car News Monitoring

The Way Things Were: March 4, 2026

By AARON WEAVER For the Express About the week of March 4, 1978… In Indian Lake A photo of the Indian Lake School class in local government with instructor Edward Stores observing the County board in action on the morning of March 2, 1978. The photo was …

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 4, 2026

Assessment as of: 5:40 PM ET Data Cutoff: 11:30 AM ET Click here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report. Click here to see ISW’s 3D control of terrain …

At least five hurt in Russian strikes on railway infrastructure in southern Ukraine

People stand next to a passenger train after it was hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a railway station in Mykolaiv region, Wednesday. At least five people were injured Wednesday in ‌two Russian attacks targeting  …

ONCE UPON OUR TIMES: Chambersburg flour mill was an…

Rev. Lee E. Daywalt/Preserving Our Heritage Archives & MuseumMarch 4, 2026, 4:00 a.m. ET In 1899, the Lakeview Mill in Chambersburg was promoted as the finest flouring mill in the world. The mill was built by The Wolf Co. to showcase its state-of …

Cassavetes Was Wrong! Why ‘Boxcar Bertha’ Belongs in the Canon

In Rebecca Miller‘s superb recent documentary “Mr. Scorsese,” Martin Scorsese tells a story about his 1972 exploitation film “Boxcar Bertha” that has become a kind of universally accepted origin story for Scorsese’s birth as an artist. In the anecdote, …

What’s that boxcar doing next to Hopmonk?

A historical image of the train depot (now the site of the West County Museum) in downtown Sebastopol. Petaluma and Santa Rosa electric passenger cars can be seen nearby. (Photo courtesy of the Western Sonoma County Historical Society) Last Sunday, Feb. 22 …

Russian drone attacked a train car and injured a railway worker in Mykolaiv, Russia launched 18 strikes on the railway ...

In Mykolaiv, in the morning, Russia attacked a passenger train car with a drone, a railway worker was injured, the train was empty, the day before Russia tried to hit the Dnipro-Kovel train with a drone, only in March 18 enemy strikes on the railway have …

Russians attack Ukrainian railway infrastructure again

Over the past day, the enemy carried out several attacks on railway infrastructure, injuring an employee of Ukrzaliznytsia. According to Ukrinform, this was reported on Telegram by Deputy Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine – Minister for …

Russian drone hits empty passenger train in Ukraine's south, deputy PM says

March 4 (Reuters) - A Russian drone hit an empty passenger train in Ukraine's ‌southern Mykolaiv region early on Wednesday, ‌injuring a railway worker, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy ​Kuleba said. He added that there was also an attempted Russian drone …

VTG pens €340m syndicated loan for new freight wagons

German-headquartered private wagon rental and rail logistics VTG has signed a €340 million ($403.5 million) syndicated promotional loan.KfW IPEX-Bank acted as the sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner, joined by four core banks of VTG serving as …

Dem Presidential Aspirant Makeovers: Mayor Pete's Lumberjack LARP

Ah. Pete Buttigieg. Last time we saw the erstwhile Biden administration Secretary of Transportation, wasn't he larping then, as well? I seem to remember something about SecTrans being a J-O-B, but strangely enough, no one could ever find Pete. Weirdest …

Pakistan will continue efforts for de-escalation b/w US, Iran: DPM

F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan will continue efforts for de-escalation between the US and Iran. Speaking in the Senate today, he highlighted contacts with his counterparts from different countries over the last …

Assessing the Maneuverability of North Korea’s KN-23/Hwasong-11A SRBM

In late 2023, Russia started using North Korean ballistic missiles in its war against Ukraine. One of them is the Hwasong-11A, also known as Hwasong-11Ga (“Ga” is the first letter of the Korean alphabet) or as the US designator KN-23. This missile …

Hamlet announces lineup for 2026 Boxcar Concert Series

HAMLET — Hamlet has announced the full lineup for the 2026 Hamlet Boxcar Concert Series, which will be held every fourth Friday from April through October at 6 p.m. at Main Street Park. The series will open April 24 with a performance by Low Down Dirty …

Pakistan will continue efforts for de-escalation between US, Iran: DPM Dar

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said Pakistan will continue efforts for de-escalation between the US and Iran. Speaking in the Senate, DPM Dar highlighted contacts with his counterparts from different countries over the last three days, …

Support your public library

By Addison Gernenz | Intern One of the libraries my family frequented during my childhood had creaky wooden floors and a “Winnie-the-Pooh” mural painted in the children’s area. The checkout desk was circular and towered over my head. I would have to stand …

Remembering Iowa City’s first barrio

Sweeping changes to immigration policy and increased deportations under President Donald Trump’s second term has caused fear among immigrants living in Iowa.  Many immigrant families have generational roots to the Hawkeye state, including the family of …

49 companies have signed an agreement with Russian Railways to optimize the operation of freight wagons

Islanders Linked To Conor Garland

4:24 p.m.: Myers is no longer part of conversations between the Islanders and Canucks, Rosner reports. Whether that’s because he invoked his no-movement clause is unknown. 3:11 p.m.: The Islanders are in “serious discussions” to acquire winger Conor …

RK LOGISTICS GROUP EXPANDS PHOENIX FOOTPRINT BY 116% WITH TWO NEW FACILITIES

EXPANSION WILL SUPPORT EV, SEMICONDUCTOR AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING GROWTH TEMPE, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RK Logistics Group, a Silicon Valley–based leader in specialized third-party logistics (3PL), today …

AST Announces IP3 2025 Results: 47 Patent Transactions and $5.1M Invested in Collaborative Patent Defense

AST’s IP3 2025 program facilitated 47 patent deals for $5.1M, connecting patent owners with major tech companies through a collaborative licensing model. PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AST has successfully …

WHY SPRING CLEANING FEELS MORE OVERWHELMING TODAY, ACCORDING TO JUNK REMOVAL EXPERTS

Junk.com Shares a Simple Three-Question Test to Help Households Tackle Clutter DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For many households, spring cleaning no longer feels like the refreshing annual reset it once was. …

Pacific Air Cargo Sponsors Drag Tech Racing for Baja Raptor Runs 1,000-Mile Challenge

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pacific Air Cargo (PAC) is proud to announce its sponsorship of Hawaii-based Drag Tech Racing and the father-and-son team of Steve and Puna Choo as they prepare to take on the legendary …

RailPros Hires Gorden Rumpff as Vice President, Mexico Operations

Rumpff to oversee continued expansion, development of RailPros de Mexico. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Irving, TX-based RailPros announced today that Gorden Rumpff has joined the company as Vice President, Mexico …

RailPros nombra a Gorden Rumpff como Vicepresidente de Operaciones en México

Rumpff liderará la expansión y el desarrollo continuo de RailPros de México. MONTERREY, NUEVO LEóN, MEXICO, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RailPros, con sede en Irving, Texas, EE. UU. anunció hoy la incorporación de Gorden Rumpff como …

Fishbowl Named to Xero’s Power List for Top Construction and Trades Apps for 2026

Recognition underscores Fishbowl’s advantage as the only provider of an AI-powered digital operations specialist for fast-growing small manufacturers OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fishbowl has been recognized in …

Fazeek Unveils Exclusive Home Fragrance Bundles and Last Chance Offers, Plus a New Home Fragrance Category

Fazeek expands its popular Home Fragrance line with exclusive bundles and limited-time offers, plus a newly released category to bring ambiance to every home. MELBOURNE, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fazeek Launches New Home …

Growing Demand for Local Custom Rubber Molding Drives Expanded High-Wear Formulation Capabilities

WADSWORTH, OH, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As manufacturers increasingly search for “rubber manufacturers near me” to strengthen domestic supply chains and improve production timelines, the need for application-specific material …

Safes and Security Direct Expands High-Security Protection Solutions for Homes and Businesses

MORRISTOWN, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As concerns around property protection and data security continue to grow, many homeowners and organizations are investing in stronger solutions to safeguard valuables, documents, and …

Vector Global Logistics відзначає Місяць B Corp та другий поспіль рік як Сертифікована B Corporation

Компанія представить інших B Corps у спеціальних випуках свого подкасту Logistics With Purpose®. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vector Global Logistics, нагороджена бутикова логістична компанія з операціями в багатьох мі …

Vector Global Logistics celebra el Mes B y su segundo año consecutivo como Empresa B Certificada

La compañía destacará a otras Empresas B en ediciones especiales de su pódcast Logistics With Purpose®. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vector Global Logistics, una galardonada firma boutique de logística con operaciones …

Vector Global Logistics celebra el Mes B y su segundo año consecutivo como Empresa B Certificada

La compañía destacará a otras Empresas B en ediciones especiales de su pódcast Logistics With Purpose®. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vector Global Logistics, una galardonada firma boutique de logística con operaciones …

Vector Global Logistics celebra el Mes B y su segundo año consecutivo como Empresa B Certificada

La compañía destacará a otras Empresas B en ediciones especiales de su pódcast Logistics With Purpose®. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vector Global Logistics, una galardonada firma boutique de logística con operaciones …

Vector Global Logistics Honors B Corp Month and Second Consecutive Year as Certified B Corporation

Company will highlight fellow B Corps in special editions of its Logistics With Purpose® podcast. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vector Global Logistics, an award-winning boutique logistics firm operating across …

RCD Become Affordable Car Rental Brand in UAE

UAE, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RCD Rent A Car Dubai announces its growing position as an affordable car rental brand in the UAE. The company continues to expand its services in all major cities. They aim to …

Clientshare launches Connect to scale customer engagement & sentiment tracking for businesses

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clientshare today announced the launch of Clientshare Connect, a new product designed to help organisations stay engaged across a wider range of customer accounts, especially lower-touch …

Top Wooden Cable Drums Manufacturers Are Gaining Ground in the Global Cable Packaging Industry

TAIAN CITY, SHANDONG PROVINCE, CHINA, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global cable and wire industry moves billions of meters of product every year, and nearly all of it needs to be wound, stored, and transported on drums. While steel and plastic …

Relief and Aid Transportation Logistics Market Projected to Reach $135.09 Billion by 2030 with a 6% CAGR

The Business Research Company’s Relief and Aid Transportation Logistics Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The relief and aid transportation …

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Strengthen and Restore the Nation’s Long-Distance Passenger Rail Network

S. 3728 Clarifies Federal Responsibility for Long-Distance Corridors in the Corridor Identification and Development Program BILLINGS, MT, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) welcomes …