How a 100-Year-Old Railroad Survived Freight Collapse

Episode 23 of The Turnaround Podcast: Lucas and Luna examine how a century-old regional railroad, the Wisconsin & Southern, restructured after losing 40% of its freight volume in two years. They break down the specific operational pivot—contract switching, asset-light leasing, and niche grain hauling—that pulled it back from the brink. With the S&P 500 at 7,580 and the Dow at 51,032, the hosts explore why smaller carriers are more resilient than the big four in a downturn. No broad theory: just one railroad's concrete choices, from shedding unprofitable routes to renegotiating labor agreements. A masterclass in survival when your core business evaporates. #WisconsinAndSouthern #RailroadRestructuring #FreightCollapse #RegionalRailroad #AssetLightLeasing #GrainHauling #OperationalPivot #BusinessTurnaround #Restructuring #Transportation #MidwestEconomy #SupplyChain #RailroadHistory #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #TheTurnaroundPodcast #DistressedBusinesses #RecoveryStrategy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo