North American Railroads Maintain Cautious Optimism as NAFTA Changes Loom

SUGAR LAND--February 3, 2017--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Rail carriers are keeping an eye on how potential business climate changes under the Trump Administration could impact their bottom line. No one knows at this point. The first sign as to how President Donald Trump will affect the railroads will be when he appoints two new members to the Surface Transportation Board, which has broad regulatory oversight over U.S. railroads. Industrial Info is tracking nearly $8.7 billion in active North American rail-related projects. Within this article: What lies ahead for the U.S. and Canadian rail industries.