News & Highlights
Recent activity, investments, customer projects, community partnerships, and regional freight rail updates from the LA&L railroad family.
Articles and announcements
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Trains Burn Diesel Too. So Where Does the Efficiency Come From?
Freight trains burn diesel. The useful efficiency question is not how much fuel one locomotive consumes, but how much freight that fuel moves and…
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Freight Economics Changed. Should Manufacturers Reevaluate Their Transportation Mix?
Transportation decisions are built around assumptions about fuel, rates, service, volume and inventory. With diesel prices sharply higher and Norfolk Southern reporting freight shifting…
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Building Products & Scope 3: Real Freight, Real Growth and Why Transportation Matters
Freight • Sustainability • Supply Chain Building products are a good example of why Scope 3 can become a very practical freight conversation. Lumber,…
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Packaging, Paperboard & Scope 3: Is Transportation Being Overlooked?
Freight • Sustainability • Supply Chain Packaging sustainability conversations often begin with recycled content, renewable materials, energy use, recyclability and waste. Those are important…
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Scope 3 Transportation Emissions: Where Freight Rail Fits
“`html Companies are investing in more efficient equipment, renewable energy, lower-emission manufacturing processes and better supply-chain data. But for businesses moving thousands—or hundreds of…
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A New Look With Deep Roots
LA&L Family Railroad Heritage A New Look With Deep Roots The Erie Lackawanna heritage behind the Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad’s new black-and-yellow…
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LA&L Welcomes Representative Claudia Tenney to Lakeville Headquarters
Lakeville, New York | June 2026 U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney visited LA&L’s Lakeville headquarters and locomotive shop to discuss short line rail investment, 45G…
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How Manufacturers Can Reduce Freight Costs in 2026 Without Adding Risk
As manufacturers head into 2026, transportation costs remain one of the largest—and least predictable—line items in the supply chain. Fuel volatility, driver shortages, regulatory…
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Inside the Railcar: A Guide to Car Types and Commodities
Explore the most common railcar types — from tank cars to centerbeams — and learn what each carries. This guide shows how the right…
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Rail Supply Chain Visibility: How RVP+ Is Changing Rail Shipping
Rail freight has always been about efficiency, reliability, and moving goods at scale. However, in today’s fast-moving world, rail supply chain visibility has become…
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Bob Babcock Recognized by Railway Age as One of 2025’s Most Influential Railroaders
We are proud to share that Bob Babcock, President and CEO of the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad and its affiliated short lines, has been…
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The Economic Power of Short Line Rail: Connecting Local Industry, Driving Regional Growth
Short Line Rail: A Vital Link in the U.S. Economy Short-line railroads are the backbone of local and regional logistics, providing essential freight connections…
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