Other than a very slight uptick in Canadian intermodal, rail traffic is same story, different week

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 25, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 481,331 carloads and intermodal units,

Norfolk Southern reports financial results for Q2 2020

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today reported second-quarter financial results. Second-quarter net income was $392 million, diluted earnings per share were $1.53 and the operating ratio was 70.7 percent. “In a period

CSX Corporation

CSX Corp. announces second quarter 2020 financial results

CSX Corp. [this week] announced second quarter 2020 net earnings of $499 million, or $0.65 per share, versus $870 million, or $1.08 per share in the same period last year. “I want

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Union Pacific reports second quarter 2020 results

Union Pacific Corporation today reported 2020 second quarter net income of $1.1 billion, or $1.67 per diluted share. This compares to $1.6 billion, or $2.22 per diluted share, in the second quarter

Canadian Pacific demonstrates resiliency of the PSR operating model, reports record-low Q2 operating ratio

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited [yesterday] announced second-quarter results, including revenues of $1.79 billion, diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $4.66, adjusted diluted EPS of $4.07 and an operating ratio of 57.0 percent. 

Rail traffic continues to slide

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 18, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 481,597 carloads and intermodal units,

Canadian National

CN’s quarterly results demonstrate railroad’s resiliency during unprecedented economic times

Company Contributing to Economic Recovery Through Reaffirmed and New Investments Canadian National today reported its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. “By being adaptable, we were able

Another dreary week for U.S. rail traffic

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 11, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 449,092 carloads and intermodal units,

Intermodal makes a move, but rail traffic still down for the year

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 4, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 437,989 carloads and intermodal units,

Encouraging trends, but will they continue?

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 27, 2020, as well as volumes for June 2020. U.S. railroads originated 794,256 carloads in June

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Rail traffic slide continues

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 20, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 457,278 carloads and intermodal units,

Rail traffic takes another big dip

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 13, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 449,291 carloads and intermodal units,

Rail traffic continues downward trend as of week ending June 6, 2020

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 6, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 433,171 carloads and intermodal units,

Gateless in Seattle: BNSF technology eases truck entrance into intermodal facilities

From steam engines to hybrid diesel-electric locomotives, the freight rail industry has long been a pioneer of technology to expand our ability to move the global economy. As a technology leader, BNSF

AAR rail traffic for May and the week ending May 30—’somewhat heartening’

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 30, 2020, as well as volumes for May 2020. U.S. railroads originated 740,171 carloads in May

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NCRR to build lead track, switches for foundry relocation in N.C.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry will construct a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Oakboro, N.C., an investment of $325 million. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is a North Carolina-based manufacturer and distributer of cast

Rail traffic—a faint light at the end of the tunnel? ‘Perhaps,’ says AAR

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 23, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 428,715 carloads and intermodal units,

Canadian National to offer new intermodal service between Moncton and Halifax

CN announced that, in collaboration with the Halifax Port Authority, stakeholders, ocean carriers and customers, it will offer integrated solutions through its Moncton yard aimed at reducing short-haul trucking in Halifax. “This

Total U.S. carloads post “biggest year-over-year weekly decline” since 1988

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 16, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 416,115 carloads and intermodal units,

Pandemic continues to beat up on rail traffic

This week’s rail traffic report shows that the industry continues to be hammered by the pandemic and the reduced number of shippers generating carloads and intermodal loads due to plant closings and

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