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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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High ImpactAug 31, 2026Rail Coal Volumes Forecast to Rise in Q4; Tank Car Capacity Threatens
Telegraph's Freight Market Intelligence division projects a modest but historically significant reversal in coal rail volumes, forecasting under 1% year-over-year growth in Q4, the first uptick after
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