Rail freight
Weekly U.S. rail traffic increases across carloads and intermodal
· Source: FreightWaves
AAR's week-ending September 26 figures show 235,787 carloads and 301,610 intermodal units. Both categories increased compared with the corresponding week a year earlier.
Summary and practical context by RoadHouse Recruiting · Reviewed
Practical context
RoadHouse perspective: Compare regional ramp activity and actual transit performance alongside national rail totals.
Understanding the update
This update summarizes reporting published on September 30, 2026. Follow the original source for subsequent developments.
What it means for drivers and carriers
Compare regional ramp activity and actual transit performance alongside national rail totals.
Questions to consider
- How does this development affect our actual lanes, customers and operating costs?
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