Association of American Railroads

“From the machinists in the wheel shop to the electricians and the clerical employees who ensure we have the necessary materials, this achievement is truly a ONE CSX team effort,” CSX Plant Superintendent Mike Langhauser said of the Huntington Heavy Repair Shop’s recent AAR M-1003 certification with zero exceptions. (Screen Grab from the CSX Video)

Class I Briefs: CSX, UP, CN

The CSX Huntington Heavy Repair Shop in West Virginia achieves its fourth consecutive AAR (Association of American Railroads) M-1003 certification. Also, Union Pacific (UP) teams with Canpotex to haul record potash shipments; and CN opens a new loop track in Two Harbors, Minn.

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AAR: Rail Traffic Upticks for July, Early August

Total U.S. rail traffic for July and for the week ending Aug. 3, 2024, was up 3.4% and 5.7% respectively, from the prior-year periods, with intermodal gains offsetting carload losses, according to the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) latest report.

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AAR: North American Rail Volume Up Through Week 29

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) on July 24 reported that total North American carload and intermodal traffic rose 2.3% through the first 29 weeks of this year compared with the prior-year period. The United States, Canada and Mexico all saw gains through the week ending July 20.

AAR: North American Rail Volume Up Through Week 28

Through the first 28 weeks of 2024 (ending July 13), total North American carload and intermodal traffic rose 1.3% from the same point last year, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR). The U.S., Canada and Mexico all experienced gains.

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AAR: Carloads Down, Intermodal Up in Week 27

U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 6, 2024 (Week 27) was up 3.3% from the prior-year period, as intermodal gains more than offset carload losses, according to the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) latest report.