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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Rail traffic drops to lowest level since 1989
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 2, 2020, as well as volumes for April 2020. U.S. railroads originated 980,535 carloads in April
Association of American Railroads weekly traffic report
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 25, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 414,123 carloads and intermodal units,
Association of American Railroads traffic report for the week ending April 18, 2020
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 18, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 403,283 carloads and intermodal units,
U.S. DOT gives Port of Long Beach millions for realignment railroad project
The U.S. DOT is giving the Port of Long Beach $14.5 million, which will go towards the Terminal Island Wye Track Realignment railroad project. When the project is complete trains will be
“Isolate and operate” is the plan for Georgia ports
The Georgia ports of Savannah and Brunswick have continued to operate since the coronavirus landed on U.S. shores, and they turned in record performances during the month of February. The Port of
Association of American Railroads traffic report for week ending March 14, 2020
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 14, 2020.
Association of American Railroads weekly traffic report for week ending Feb. 15, 2020
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 15, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 479,137 carloads and intermodal units,
AAR releases traffic report for week ending January 11, 2020
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 11, 2020.
AAR traffic report for week ending December 21, 2019
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending December 21, 2019. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 507,589 carloads and intermodal units,
After verbal fallout, Union Pacific cancels industry-first fine system
Union Pacific’s tough talk did not last very long in the ring.
Trucking rates putting more pressure on railroad industry
Intermodal is still less expensive than on-road trucking, but the savings have been less over the last five years.
Another week of rail carload and intermodal traffic declines
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 3, 2019, as well as volumes for July 2019.
Schneider launches intermodal service at CSX Indianapolis
Schneider, a provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services, this month began offering intermodal services at the CSX Indianapolis ramp.
CSX set to break ground on N.C. rail hub next month
Work will soon be underway at the site of CSX’s proposed intermodal rail facility across from North Carolina Wesleyan College, a liberal arts college based in Rocky Mount, N.C.
New leadership for key CSX areas
CSX announced a change in leadership for its Merchandise and Intermodal Sales & Marketing teams.
BNSF debuts Logistics Center Oklahoma City
BNSF on Aug. 21 officially debuted Logistics Center Oklahoma City, the railroad’s newest logistics center. Located in Moore, Okla., within the city limits of Oklahoma City, the Center is designed to accommodate