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Infographics
Daily Infographic: Types of freight train cars
Freight trains can carry a multitude of cargo, with car variations to serve each type.
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US intermodal traffic climbs 7% year-over-year in September
U.S. intermodal volumes grew in September amid a continued increase in U.S. imports.
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Intermodal up but rail carloads down last week
U.S. intermodal traffic continues its upward trend but carloads are still lower year-over-year.
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Intermodal volumes prop up US rail traffic
Weekly U.S. intermodal traffic continues upward, but Hurricane Laura could threaten that trend.
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Coal, energy drive down U.S. rail traffic in July
U.S. carloads fall nearly 18%, although intermodal traffic slipped by only 1%.
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Chart of the Week
Watch out trucking, industrial sector has a pulse
Chart of the Week: Total Rail Carloads, Chemical Rail Carloads, Motor Vehicle Rail Carloads – USA SONAR: RTOTC.USA, RTOCH.USA, RTOMV.USA The latest rail carload data is showing…
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Bigger trucks would divert intermodal and railcar traffic
A study commissioned by the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks suggests that modifying federal rules to allow for heavier and longer trucks could result in diverting…
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For-hire freight declines in April worst since 2009
Rearview-looking government data confirms the stress for-hire transportation providers experienced in April. New cycle lows have built a foundation for recovery barring a pronounced second…
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Today's Pickup
Today’s Pickup: Uncertain contract status leads DHL to issue notice of potential layoffs in Michigan
DHL has issued layoff notices for 134 workers in Detroit as it seeks to renegotiate a contract with a supplier. Also, Amazon ditches delivery providers,…
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Belt tightening continues for railcar maker
FreightCar America entered a joint venture to build a new manufacturing facility in Mexico as part of its cost improvement initiative.
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