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 intermodal growth in Canada, bolstered by a strong crop year. However, motor vehicle and parts shipments were a surprising outlier, plunging 13%. We also delve into the latest on the proposed UP/NS merger, including the STB’s North American rail traffic rose 4.