Cargoes from and to the U.S. oil and gas patch are filling up a lot more rail cars than they were one year ago, according to data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR), continuing a trend of increasing rail crude oil movement that began in 2009.
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BNSF Chief: More than Ever, Crude Rides the Rails
The shale revolution is stimulating a large-scale infrastructure buildout and record levels of capital spending — in the railroad industry.
August 15, 2013
BNSF Railway Williston Capacity Now 1 Million Barrels/Day
The pipeline industry is a bit behind the times in capitalizing on the Williston Basin shale oil boom, but railroads like BNSF Railway are happy to accommodate oil producers with a means to get their product to market.
September 10, 2012
BNSF Railway Williston Basin Capacity Now 1 Million Barrels A Day
The pipeline industry is a bit behind the times in capitalizing on the Williston Basin shale oil boom, but railroads like BNSF Railway are happy to accommodate oil producers with a means to get their product to market.
September 6, 2012