Comment / Analysis: greed powers value for major North American railroads

You already know that rail operators across North America are capitalising on the dearth of truck drivers; and you should also be aware, if you have followed our recent news coverage, that some of them are doing really well – but for others it is not such a smooth ride.

However, many of the major public companies have their shares trading at record highs, thanks to efficiency measures and lower input costs, such as fuel. Let’s take a preliminary look at the ...