RailCore Consulting

04/24/2026

📢Pro-Vac expands now on the IHB in Gary, IN!

IHB is connected to all class 1 rail lines and Chicago railroads for convenience and freight advantage.

Opening May 1 with ability to clean 10 cars per day: from hopper to tank cars and everything in-between. Keep them in mind next time you need your cars cleaned in the Chicago area!

🛤️Interactive Rail Map: https://cnebusiness.geomapguide.ca/

04/07/2026

When your operation depends on timing, access, and coordination, where you hold your materials matters.

Rockport Terminals’ laydown yards are designed with rail in mind. Pipe, heavy equipment, and construction materials are staged for efficient movement with direct access to rail, road, and water.

From line pipe and OCTG staging to project cargo and railcar storage, these yards help keep freight organized, accessible, and ready to move when your rail schedule demands it.

With scalable space, experienced handling, and seamless multimodal connectivity, Rockport simplifies the gap between storage and shipment so your operation stays on track.

Learn more and secure your space at rockportterminals.com/laydown-yard

04/06/2026

💭Strong rail operations start with the right knowledge.

RailCore Consulting’s training resources are built to support shippers, railroads, and vendors at every stage. From quick tips to in-depth training guides and videos, each resource is designed to help teams stay compliant, reduce costs, and operate with confidence.

Whether you are building foundational knowledge or refining your processes, these tools are created to deliver practical, real-world value across the rail industry.

Explore training and start strengthening your rail operations today!🚂

💻railcoreconsulting.com/training

04/03/2026

🌦️April showers bring May flowers... and flooded bearings.

While standing water may look harmless, even a short submersion can be catastrophic.

04/03/2026

Happy Easter to you and your families from all of us at RailCore Consulting!🐰🌷🌤️

03/31/2026

DO NOT READ:
A new customer tried to break into rail.
The pricing they received made sure they never had a chance.

Unfiltered insights on rail pricing, access, and competition, and how to navigate a system that is not built for everyone.

03/30/2026

Moving freight between transportation modes takes the right infrastructure and coordination.

Rockport Terminals provides railroad transloading services designed to keep cargo moving efficiently between rail, truck, and barge. With multiple docks, direct barge access, and a facility built for bulk liquids, dry bulk, and breakbulk commodities, Rockport offers flexible solutions for a wide range of freight.

From intake to final transfer, the team manages transloading logistics to help customers move products safely, efficiently, and in a way that fits their supply chain.

💻 rockportterminals.com/rail

03/27/2026

Hydro-excavation provides a safer, more precise way to expose underground utilities, and Pro-Vac delivers the expertise and equipment to get the job done right.

Using high-pressure water and powerful vacuum technology, Pro-Vac’s hydrovac services allow crews to excavate with accuracy while reducing the risk of utility damage and minimizing ground disturbance.

Pro-Vac's experts helps contractors, utilities, and infrastructure teams complete excavation projects safely, efficiently, and with confidence.

Visit pro-vac.com/hydro-excavation to learn more.

03/27/2026

Our new Fast Track to Rail Operations Mastery course is a self paced onboarding program designed to prepare new rail analysts, schedulers, and transportation hires to contribute with confidence from the start.

This five module course covers industry fundamentals, compliance and safety requirements, rail shipping operations, expense management, and real world scenarios tied to daily responsibilities.

The training presents essential skills in a clear, structured format that helps shorten onboarding time and reduce costly mistakes. It provides shippers, HR managers, and rail teams with a reliable and repeatable solution for training new employees.

Check out our website for more info, and get started today!
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03/25/2026

Assessment errors and inconsistencies in railcar property taxes are more common than most owners realize.

With railcars moving across multiple states, each jurisdiction applies its own methods for valuation, reporting, and deadlines. Small discrepancies in mileage data, asset details, or assessments can lead to overpayments that often go unnoticed.

Indurante & Associates works with railcar owners to review assessments, validate reporting data, and address discrepancies directly with state and local jurisdictions.

A detailed, rail-focused approach helps ensure your fleet is reported accurately, your assessments are supported, and your tax liability reflects what it should.

💻indurantetax.com

03/25/2026

🚂Our new online Fast Track course was created with new employee in mind.

This course covers the basics of rail in all aspects to prepare folks new the rail world in just a few hours.

Get started today!
💻railcoreconsulting.com/fasttrack

03/23/2026

It was an honor to present and connect with others across the industry at SEARS in Nashville.

A few takeaways that stood out:
- There were strong and varied perspectives on the potential Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger, along with discussion on how a Surface Transportation Board decision could impact the broader market.
- Conversations following my presentation highlighted ongoing challenges with railcar offboarding, particularly unexpected costs. It reinforced the importance of preparation and strong industry relationships.
- Artificial intelligence continues to gain traction across the industry, with increased adoption at the employee level as tools become more accessible.
- Genesee & Wyoming Railroad shared developments around self-propelled bogies, which could impact freight flow and reduce volume at U.S. ports.
- BNSF continues to invest heavily in innovation, noting a significant number of new patent filings compared to industry peers.

This teaching experience also brought valuable learning, and I am grateful to be part of the conversation.

💭Let’s continue the conversation. What trends are you seeing grow across the rail industry?