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(10 articles)Intermodal Rail Volume Surges 12.6% as Diesel Prices Drive Modal Shift
U.S. intermodal rail volume surged 12.6% year-over-year in week 41, significantly outpacing the prior four-week average of 5.5%, according to the Association of American Railroads. This acceleration i
Rail Freight Surges 7.2% as Trucking Capacity Tightens
U.S. rail freight is experiencing significant momentum, with intermodal volumes rising 10.4% year-over-year and carload traffic up 3.4% in week 40, according to Association of American Railroads data.
Rail Freight Hits 4.85% Growth: Metals and Chemicals Lead Surge
U.S. rail freight delivered another strong performance with total weekly traffic of 537,397 carloads and intermodal units, representing a 4.85% increase compared to the same week last year. Carload vo
U.S. Rail Freight Drops 3.7% YoY in Rare Weekly Decline
U.S. rail freight volumes declined 3.7% year-over-year for the week ending September 12, 2026, marking a notable reversal in an otherwise positive year-to-date trend. Total weekly traffic reached 494,
North American Rail Traffic Surges 4.9% on Canadian Grain Boom
North American rail traffic demonstrated broad strength in week 32, with total volume climbing 4.9% year-over-year, marking a significant uptick in freight movement across the continent. The growth wa
U.S. Rail Freight Surges on Steel Demand and Tariff Effects
U.S. railroad freight traffic reached 525,099 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending August 15, marking a 2.4% increase year-over-year, with metallic minerals and ores emerging as the stron
Rail Freight Volume Surges 2.4% YoY in Strong 2026
U.S. rail freight traffic posted solid year-over-year growth through the first 30 weeks of 2026, with total weekly carloads and intermodal units reaching 526,410, up 2.4% compared to the same period i
Freight Rail Index Hits Decade High Signaling Strong Economic Recovery
The Association of American Railroads' Freight Rail Index has reached its highest level since 2008, driven by four consecutive months of sustained growth in carload and intermodal traffic. North Ameri
Rail Freight Surges: Industrial Economy Stronger Than Expected
Rail freight markets are experiencing unexpected momentum in 2026, with carload and intermodal volumes reaching record levels across multiple commodity categories. According to Association of American
Rail Traffic Surges 7.1% as Intermodal Containers Jump 12%
U.S. rail freight volumes showed strong momentum through mid-June 2026, with combined carload and intermodal traffic reaching 521,998 units for the week ending June 20, a 7.1% year-over-year increase.