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Rail Traffic Up 2.5% in Week 30; Industrial Strength Emerges Ex-Coal
U.S. rail traffic rose 2.5% in week 30, with carloads excluding coal up 2.1% for the week and 4% year-to-date, signaling industrial strength. Steel-related commodities surged, while chemical traffic slipped. The Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger review remains on hold at the STB.
Aug 6, 2026 1 source