Other factors beyond the coronavirus pandemic are weighing on U.S. rail volumes for grain.
North American rail volumes last week were approaching levels normally seen during Christmas and New Year’s, according to the Association of American Railroads.
Transporting grain is a major source of revenue for the railroads. How will the coronavirus impact the grain market and the railroads?
Jim Blaze looks at the declining need for railroad tank cars. Why is this happening and what’s next?
Motor vehicles carloads fall nearly 67% as the coronavirus pandemic keeps buyers away from showrooms.
The coronavirus is impacting all sectors of the economy, and railroads are no different. Read what expert Jim Blaze thinks will happen going forward.
The pandemic may put pressure on U.S. rail volumes, particularly for commodities that support consumer goods, says an Association of American Railroads executive.
Should the railroads pare the number of types of railcars? Jim Blaze explores this topic.
Intermodal volumes slump as the coronavirus cuts North American import and export volume.
Are there too many railroad freight cars? Jim Blaze writes about many reasons why this is the case.
