Tag Archives: intermodal terminals

Working list: North America’s largest rail yards

Posted on December 12, 2022 by problogic

Trains moving in the UP Bailey Yard – photo by author June 2021 Below is a working list of the largest active rail yard facilities in North America comprising 200 acres or more in acreage. Included are classification yards, rail … Continue reading →

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North American intermodal rail hubs – update

Posted on September 27, 2012 by problogic

Freight railroads throughout Canada and the United States have been investing billions of dollars over the past couple of decades to upgrade their intermodal infrastructure. Unlike most other forms of transportation, nearly all rail infrastructure is privately financed and maintained … Continue reading →

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