US, Canada, Mexico Rail Traffic: Weekly Performance Analysis

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Introduction

During the week ending Nov. 1, freight railroads in the United States transported 496,928 carloads and intermodal units, reflecting a 3.9% decrease compared to the corresponding week in 2024.

United States Rail Traffic Overview

U.S. carloads for the week totaled 227,209, marking a 0.7% decrease. Weekly intermodal volume reached 269,719 containers and trailers, representing a 6.4% decline.

Commodity Group Performance

Of the 10 carload commodity groups, four experienced growth. Grain increased by 6.4% to 25,171 carloads. Metallic ores and metals rose by 5.5% to 21,151 carloads, and miscellaneous carloads were up 8.9% to 9,517. However, several groups saw decreases. Coal decreased by 3.3% to 55,508 carloads. Motor vehicles and parts declined by 10.1% to 14,917, and nonmetallic minerals were down 1.7% to 32,563.

Canadian Rail Traffic Analysis

Canadian railroads reported 95,112 carloads for the week, indicating a 1.8% decrease. Intermodal units in Canada totaled 71,350, a 1.9% increase.

Mexican Rail Traffic Summary

Mexican railroads reported 11,483 carloads, reflecting a 21.3% decrease. Intermodal units in Mexico reached 13,791, up 12.9%.

Conclusion

During the week ending Nov. 1, U.S. freight railroads experienced a 3.9% decrease in carloads and intermodal units. Canadian railroads saw declines in carloads but an increase in intermodal units. Mexican railroads reported decreases in carloads but an increase in intermodal units.

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