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(5 articles)U.S. Rail Traffic Surges 7.8% as Intermodal Leads Growth
U.S. rail traffic increased 7.8% for the week ended October 24 compared with the same period in 2025, driven primarily by intermodal shipments which surged 11.3%, according to Association of American
U.S. Rail Intermodal Traffic Surges 10% as Trucking Costs Rise
U.S. railroads reported 534,256 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending October 10, representing a 7.2 percent year-over-year increase. Intermodal containers and trailers reached 302,252 uni
Intermodal Rail Volumes Surge 7.4% While Carload Traffic Lags
U.S. rail freight volumes posted solid gains for the week ending October 3, 2026, with total traffic reaching 529,712 carloads and intermodal units, up 5.1% compared to the same week in 2025. The stan
US Rail Traffic Surges Amid Merger Uncertainty
The US freight rail industry is experiencing its strongest sustained performance since pre-pandemic levels, with 22 consecutive weeks of year-over-year traffic growth and carload volumes reaching 533,
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 13.8% YoY; Metals & Grains Lead Growth
U.S. railroads reported exceptionally strong freight performance for the week of September 5, with combined carload and intermodal volume climbing 13.8% year-over-year to 533,545 units. This broad-bas