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(2 articles)Demand Planning
ModerateSep 9, 2026U.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
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Demand Planning
ModerateJul 16, 2026Rail Intermodal Growth Slows Amid Peak Season Bottlenecks
The Association of American Railroads' latest data reveals a critical tension in North American freight markets: while overall rail traffic remains ahead of year-ago levels, intermodal growth has dram
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