U.S. railroads in August logged the highest container originations ever and the most total intermodal originations since May 2021, driven by increased port activity and resilient consumer spending

The Surface Transportation Board has granted the Association of American Railroad’s request for an extension on an initial deadline for implementing new regulations involving reciprocal switching agreements

U.S. railroads’ carload and intermodal volume rose 3.4% to 2,393,009 units last month compared to July 2023’s total, according to Association of American Railroads data.