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Rail groups pleased with coronavirus stimulus package
Freight rail trade and labor groups applaud the U.S. federal government for passing the $2 trillion stimulus package aimed at stabilizing the American economy amid…
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AAR: Coronavirus could dampen US rail traffic in coming weeks
The pandemic may put pressure on U.S. rail volumes, particularly for commodities that support consumer goods, says an Association of American Railroads executive.
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Rail unions seek federal help in ensuring coronavirus response
Two unions’ petition to the Federal Railroad Administration contends that some Class I railroads have been slow to respond to calls for better workplace sanitation…
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Class I rail employment reaches another record low
Total headcount falls to its lowest level amid continued declines in U.S. rail volumes.
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North American intermodal traffic takes a hit
Intermodal volumes slump as the coronavirus cuts North American import and export volume.
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Coronavirus outbreak puts pressure North American intermodal volumes
The drop in weekly intermodal volumes in North America could be a reflection of the impact of coronavirus on the supply chain.
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Rail union urges rail industry to respond to coronavirus concerns
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen wants freight and passenger railroads to temporarily alter their sick leave policies and provide stronger sanitizing materials.
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Are US carload volumes improving?
Excluding coal carloads, U.S. carloads in February fell only 0.8% from last year, according to the Association of American Railroads.
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US rail volumes are still down year-to-date
U.S. rail traffic maintains its slump for another week
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Slump persists for US rail volumes
Year-to-date U.S. rail traffic is over 6% lower than the same period in 2019.
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