Originally published at: US Rail Freight Surges: Industrial Economy at 15-Year High? - FreightWaves
SummaryView TranscriptRail freight numbers are telling a surprising story about the strength of the US industrial economy. With significant gains in carloads, intermodal, and specific commodities like steel and lumber, is the freight market witnessing a broad-based recovery? Editor Bill Stephens breaks down the latest AAR report, revealing record-breaking volumes and the factors driving this…