Total U.S. rail traffic still down, but intermodal up 2 percent in U.S. compared to same week last year

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 8, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 497,397 carloads and intermodal units,

U.S. rail traffic: ‘You have to play the hand you’re dealt’

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 1, 2020, as well as volumes for July 2020. U.S. railroads originated 1,042,017 carloads in July

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

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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

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,

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

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,

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

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,

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

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

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