The number of carloads moved on short line and regional railroads in July 2024 was up compared to July 2023. Carloads originated increased 11.1 percent, from 332,084 in July 2023 to 368,936 in July 2024.
Grain led July gains, up 45.3 percent, followed by Trailer or Container, up 27.8 percent. Metallic Ores led declines, down 14.6 percent, followed by Motor Vehicles and Equipment, down 14.1 percent.
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Carloads originated for 2024 were at 2,495,583 through July 31, up nearly 106,000 carloads, or 4.2 percent from 2023.
Railinc publishes this information as a service to the rail industry. The Railinc Short Line and Regional Traffic Index can also be found monthly in Railway Age magazine. For questions or comments, please contact the Railinc Corporate Communications department.
