#carload-volumes
(5 articles)Rail Freight Surges 7% as Intermodal Volumes Power Growth
U.S. rail freight markets are showing broad-based strength, with intermodal volumes accelerating at nearly 7% growth week-over-week and total combined rail traffic (carloads plus intermodal) climbing
Rail Freight Volumes Drop First Time Since February, Supply Chain Alert
North American rail freight volumes turned negative for the first time since February, with carloads declining 3.3% and intermodal dropping 3.8% year-over-year in week 36. The breadth of decline is pa
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 4.1% as Steel & Energy Demand Drives
U.S. rail freight volumes demonstrated robust growth in the week ending August 29, 2026, with total carloads and intermodal units reaching 543,212 units, a 4.1% year-over-year increase. The growth was
Rail Intermodal Surges as Shippers Shift From Trucks
Weekly U.S. rail traffic reached 526,410 combined carloads and intermodal units for the week ending August 1, a 2.4% year-over-year increase, signaling sustained momentum in freight rail. The standout
US Rail Freight Hits 15-Year High: Industrial Economy Surging
US rail freight volumes are experiencing a significant surge, with the latest AAR (Association of American Railroads) data indicating record-breaking activity across carloads, intermodal transport, an