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(2 articles)Demand Planning
ModerateOct 22, 2026U.S. Rail Freight Surges 8.5% on Commodity Demand Growth
U.S. railroads reported significant momentum in the week ending October 17, with total rail traffic climbing 8.5% year-over-year to 540,135 carloads and intermodal units. The gains were propelled by s
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateOct 7, 2026Intermodal 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
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