Summary
Article Title: AAR: North American Rail Volume Up Through Week 29
Author: Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor
Key Points:
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General Overview:
- The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported an increase in total North American rail traffic for the first 29 weeks of the year.
- The data covers carload and intermodal traffic.
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Statistical Increase:
- There was a 2.3% rise in total traffic compared to the same period in the previous year.
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Regional Performance:
- The United States, Canada, and Mexico all experienced gains in rail traffic through the week ending July 20.
The article highlights a positive trend in rail traffic across North America, indicating a recovery or growth in the transportation sector for the first half of the year.