AAR: “These Are Encouraging Signs”

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ended May 23, 2020, and, despite continued drops compared to 2019, there were “encouraging signs.”

AAR: “As the COVID-19 Situation Evolves, Freight Railroads Will Remain Focused”

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ended May 16, 2020, and, for this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 416,115 carloads and intermodal units, down 22% compared with the same week last year.

Commentary

America’s Integrated Rail Network Is Delivering for the Nation

Editor’s Note: The following editorial by Ian Jefferies and Chuck Baker was originally published on May 8 by Morning Consult, a Washington D.C.-based tech company. – William C. Vantuono

AAR: “Railroads Have Experience Weathering Difficult Times, and They’ll Weather This One”

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ended May 9, 2020, and, for this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 412,549 carloads and intermodal units, down 22.1% compared with the same week last year; total carloads were 185,144 carloads, down 28.4% compared with the same week in 2019; and U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 227,405 containers and trailers, down 16% compared to 2019.

AAR: “Reasonable to Expect Losses to Begin Their Return After Coronavirus Passes”

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ended April 25, 2020, and, for this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 414,123 carloads and intermodal units, down 22.4% compared with the same week last year.

AAR Research Review Takes Webinar Format

In an effort to ensure that social distancing will not hinder AAR’s research, the 25th Annual AAR Research Review will be held in a new all-digital webinar format.

AAR: “Railroads Will Continue to Deliver the Goods to Heal the Nation”

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ended April 18, 2020, and, for this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 403,283 carloads and intermodal units, down 23.3% compared with the same week last year.

Rail Traffic Nosedives, But AAR Remains Optimistic

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ended April 11, 2020, and it’s clear that the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc: Total carloads for this week were 198,726 carloads, down 23.8% compared with the same week in 2019; U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 213,777 containers and trailers, down 20% compared to 2019; total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 412,503 carloads and intermodal units, down 21.9% compared with the same week last year.

AAR: “The Impact of Coronavirus on Railroads Is Growing”

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ended April 4, 2020, and it acknowledged that COVID-19 is increasingly impacting the rail industry.

AAR: “Coronavirus Is Taking a Toll” Amid “Tidbits of Encouraging News”

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ended March 28, 2020, as well as volumes for March 2020, and noted that COVID-19 has certainly taken its toll on the industry.

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