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(3 articles)Demand Planning
High ImpactAug 6, 2026Rail Traffic Surges 4% YTD Ex-Coal: Industrial Economy Shows Robust Strength
North American rail traffic is sending a surprisingly bullish signal for industrial economic health, even as headline carload growth remains modest. Stripping out the perpetual drag of coal, carloads
FreightWaves#rail-traffic#industrial-production#carload-data
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJun 19, 2026U.S. Rail Carloads and Intermodal Volumes Post Annual Growth
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported year-over-year growth in both carload and intermodal volumes for the week ending June 13, indicating sustained demand in the U.S. rail freight mark
Logistics Management#rail-freight#intermodal-volumes#carload-data
Shipping & Freight
ModerateMay 5, 2026Q1 intermodal results diverge: CSX gains while competitors struggle
Q1 2024 results for North American intermodal rail operators reveal a bifurcated market, with only two of the major carriers—CSX and Canadian National—posting growth. CSX emerged as the stronger perfo
The Loadstar#intermodal-rail#q1-performance#north-america-freight