Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The latest rail traffic data is in, and it paints a surprising picture of economic recovery. The Freight Rail Index has reached its second-highest level since 2008, indicating a significant rebound in the industrial sector. Bill Stephens breaks down the North American carload and intermodal numbers, highlighting key growth areas and shifts in freight patterns, including a notable 4.7% increase in US carload traffic when excluding coal.
The latest rail traffic data is in, and it paints a surprising picture of economic recovery. The Freight Rail Index has reached its second-highest level since 2008, indicating a significant rebound in the industrial sector. Bill Stephens breaks down the North American carload and intermodal numbers, highlighting key growth areas and shifts in freight patterns, including a notable 4.7% increase in US carload traffic when excluding coal.
