Freight in the US is performing better than many European networks, with rail traffic continuing to grow across much of the market. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) says July extended a run of strong results.
Freight rail traffic in the United States continued to strengthen during the second quarter of 2026, with both carload and intermodal volumes extending a sustained…
Freight rail traffic in the United States continued to strengthen during the second quarter of 2026, with both carload and intermodal volumes extending a sustained…
US rail freight ended 2025 on an uneven note, as weakening intermodal volumes tempered modest annual growth across the wider network. Figures from the Association…
US rail intermodal volume fell 6.5% in November 2025, year-on-year, according to the latest monthly analysis from the American Association of Railroads.
The latest monthly review from the AAR paints a rosy picture of growth. However, the broad brush of tariffs, painted by US President Trump, threatens to darken the mood.
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) would like to report growth in the sector. However, the picture is not quite as clear cut. Strong consumer…