Slow Growth in Week 40 US Rail Traffic Volumes—Trade War Effect?
On October 10, the AAR (Association of American Railroads) released the weekly traffic data for Week 40, which ended on October 6. The rail data are divided into carload traffic and intermodal units. Intermodal units are expressed in containers and truck trailers. There are 12 major North American railroad companies that submit weekly data to the AAR.