Freight News
7/1/2026

US Intermodal Rail Volume Rises 10%, but Network Congestion Slows Train Speeds
Original: Rail Freight Boom: US Intermodal Volume Up, But Speeds Crash [Shocking Data]
Short summary
US intermodal rail volume grew 10% but caused network slowdowns with train speeds at 10–20 month lows, while Canadian volumes declined, highlighting regional divergence in North American freight.
- •US intermodal volume up 10% week-over-week
- •Train speeds at 10–20 month lows due to congestion
- •Canadian volumes declining; stark US-Canada contrast
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