Originally published at: Rail Traffic UP: Is the Industrial Economy Robust? [AAR Data] - FreightWaves
SummaryView TranscriptNorth American rail traffic is showing surprising strength, especially when you exclude coal carloads. Bill Stephens from Trains Magazine breaks down the latest AAR data, revealing a robust industrial economy with significant gains in metallic ores and scrap iron, despite overall flat carload growth. We also discuss the ongoing CPKC merger debate and what…