
With the continued revival of the industrial sector and the rising need to transport raw materials, the railroad industry is well-positioned to benefit. Therefore, quality railroad stocks Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB), West Japan Railway Company (WJRYY), and L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) could be worth investing in now.
The growing need for rail freight transport will likely drive the industry’s growth. Rail freight is the movement of commodities by train, as opposed to air, ocean, or road transit, enabling a greater volume of cargo to be delivered over longer distances.