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  • Rail freight puts the pedal to the metal(s) in latest data
  • U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes post annual gains, for week ending August 22, reports AAR
  • U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes post annual gains, for week ending August 8, reports AAR

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freightwaves.com /2 weeks ago

Rail freight puts the pedal to the metal(s) in latest data

Minerals typically used in steelmaking led gainers in another solid week for freight on U.S. railroads. The post Rail freight puts the pedal to the metal(s) in latest data appeared...

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logisticsmgmt.com /1 week ago

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes post annual gains, for week ending August 22, reports AAR

Rail carloads, at 235,885, headed up 3.2% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 296,577, rose 5.0%.

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logisticsmgmt.com /3 weeks ago

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes post annual gains, for week ending August 8, reports AAR

Rail carloads, at 231,628, posted a 1.8% annual gain, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 295,356 units, increased 4.1% annually.

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logisticsmgmt.com /5 days ago

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes see annual gains, for week ending August 29, reports AAR

Rail carloads, at 240,021, posted a 2.2% annual gain. Intermodal containers and trailers, at 303,191 units, saw a 5.7% annual increase.

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logisticsmgmt.com /1 month ago

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes, for week of July 11, are mixed, reports AAR

Rail carloads, at 223,040, saw a slight 0.4% annual decrease, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 280,485 units, rose 3.0% annually.

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logisticsmgmt.com /1 month ago

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed, for week ending July 18, reports AAR

Rail carloads, at 226,883, fell 1.2% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 297,017, increased 7.2% annually.

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

Street flip: Intermodal rail charges ahead in latest data

Containers and trailers hauled by rail powered ahead while carload shipments were narrowly off in the latest U.S. data. The post Street flip: Intermodal rail charges ahead in lates...

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logisticsmgmt.com /1 month ago

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed, for week ending August 1, reports AAR

Rail carloads, at 233,171, fell 0.4% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 293,239, posted a 4.8% annual increase.

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freightwaves.com /5 days ago

Rail freight gains ride steelmaking, energy sectors

Intermodal traffic improved by more than double the percentage of carload shipments in the latest AAR data. The post Rail freight gains ride steelmaking, energy sectors appeared fi...

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freightwaves.com /3 weeks ago

Rail freight stretches lead over 2025

Rail freight on U.S. railroads posted solid weekly gains as intermodal outpaced overall traffic.  The post Rail freight stretches lead over 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves.

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freightwaves.com /1 week ago

Chemical shipments percolate in latest rail data

Rail freight posts another solid week led by crude by rail, met ore  The post Chemical shipments percolate in latest rail data appeared first on FreightWaves.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Jul 26, U.S. Rail Traffic Up 3.4% for Week Ending July 18, 2026, AAR Reports

The Association of American Railroads reported July 22 that total U.S. weekly rail traffic for the week ending July 18, 2026, reached 523,900 carloads and intermodal units—up 3.4 p...

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american-rails.com /3 weeks ago

Aug 14, Railroad Freight Cars (USA): Types, History, AAR Codes, Modern Designs

American freight cars—from Granite Railway tram flats and B&O gondolas to boxcars, hoppers, tanks, reefers, autoracks, well cars, AAR type codes, and a full car-type directory.

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

Industrial products spark rail freight gains

Industrial products led rail freight traffic as intermodal volumes eased from their recent surge. The post Industrial products spark rail freight gains appeared first on FreightWav...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Aug 4, Reading & Northern Buys 124 Covered Hoppers From CPKC

Reading & Northern Railroad (R&N) has finalized a late-July agreement to purchase 124 covered hopper cars from CPKC—a $4 million deal the Port Clinton, Pennsylvania–based s...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

First look: CSX earnings

CSX beat analysts' estimates on Q2 growth in carload and intermodal volumes. The post First look: CSX earnings appeared first on FreightWaves.

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ttnews.com /6 days ago

High-value loads catch military hauler’s attention

“It was over $5,000 to go from Fort Polk, La., to San Antonio, Texas … I was like, ‘No, that’s probably like three [trucks].’ ”

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logisticsmgmt.com /4 weeks ago

July edition of AAR’s ‘Rail Industry Overview’ highlights strong momentum for U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes

July U.S. rail carloads, saw a 0.5%, or 6,176 carloads, increase, to 225,977, growing for the seventh consecutive month. Total July intermodal volume, 286,647 containers and traile...

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thetruckersreport.com /1 month ago

Big Loads - Post Photos Number 2

View attachment 108139 Heres a nice picture of a 637D in Mesa, AZ 1988.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Jul 30, U.S. Rail Traffic Up 2.5% for Week Ending July 25, 2026, AAR Reports

The Association of American Railroads reported July 29 that total U.S. weekly rail traffic for the week ending July 25, 2026 (Week 29).

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

Unpacking Rail Earnings: How Volume Growth Fuels Merger Talks

SummaryView Transcript Railroads are seeing a significant upturn in Q2 earnings, with most Class 1 carriers raising their guidance. But the big story is the revelation of strategic...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

First look: Norfolk Southern earnings

Norfolk Southern Corp. said Q2 earnings exceeded Wall Street expectations on higher freight volumes and fuel surcharges. The post First look: Norfolk Southern earnings appeared fir...

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thetruckersreport.com /4 days ago

Post your Car Hauler and Auto Carrier pictures here

Simple, post up some pictures of your Car Hauler and Auto Carrier loads here.

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freightwaves.com /2 weeks ago

North American Rail Traffic JUMPS 4.9%!

North American rail traffic saw a significant increase this week, with total volume climbing 4.9% year-over-year. This positive trend was largely fueled by robust carload and inter...

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