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High ImpactAug 6, 2026Rail Traffic Surges 4% YTD Ex-Coal: Industrial Economy Shows Robust Strength
North American rail traffic is sending a surprisingly bullish signal for industrial economic health, even as headline carload growth remains modest. Stripping out the perpetual drag of coal, carloads
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ModerateJun 11, 2026Rail Traffic Surges 8%, Signaling Strong Industrial Economy
Recent data from the Association of American Railroads reveals robust momentum in rail transportation, with carload traffic rising 2.5% and intermodal volume climbing 8% on a four-week rolling average
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