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Increase in Rail Traffic

According to the report released by the AAR June 6, U.S. rail traffic was up for both the month of May and the week ending June 1, 2013.  Total intermodal traffic fo the month of May was up 3 percent compared to May 2012, and carload volume was up 0.7 percent.

The AAR reported that for the week ending June 1 carload volume was up 1.6 percent and intermodal volume was up 3.7 percent compared with the same week last year.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was up 2.5 percent compared with last year.

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Increase in Rail Traffic

According to the report released by the AAR June 6, U.S. rail traffic was up for both the month of May and the week ending June 1, 2013.  Total intermodal traffic fo the month of May was up 3 percent compared to May 2012, and carload volume was up 0.7 percent.

The AAR reported that for the week ending June 1 carload volume was up 1.6 percent and intermodal volume was up 3.7 percent compared with the same week last year.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was up 2.5 percent compared with last year.

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Roadcheck 2013

CVSA Roadcheck 2013 logoThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and its members across the United States, Canada and Mexico will be participating in Roadcheck 2013, starting June 4 and running 72 hours straight.  This is the 26th anniversary of this annual enforcement and outreach campaign promoting commercial vehicle safety.  Top priority for both enforcement and the industry during this event will be ensuing compliance with the U.S., Canadian and Mexican federal, provincial and state motor carrier safety regulations.  During the campaign approximately three times the daily number of inspections will be conducted.  In addition to the North America Standard Level I inspections, Roadcheck will be focusing special enforcement attention on passenger carrying motorcoaches and buses and proper securement of cargo this year. Read More

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Roadcheck 2013

CVSA Roadcheck 2013 logoThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and its members across the United States, Canada and Mexico will be participating in Roadcheck 2013, starting June 4 and running 72 hours straight.  This is the 26th anniversary of this annual enforcement and outreach campaign promoting commercial vehicle safety.  Top priority for both enforcement and the industry during this event will be ensuing compliance with the U.S., Canadian and Mexican federal, provincial and state motor carrier safety regulations.  During the campaign approximately three times the daily number of inspections will be conducted.  In addition to the North America Standard Level I inspections, Roadcheck will be focusing special enforcement attention on passenger carrying motorcoaches and buses and proper securement of cargo this year. Read More

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Rail Traffic up 2.6%

Both U.S. carload and intermodal volume were up for week ending May 18, 2013.  The AAR reported that carload volume was up 1.9 percent and intermodal volume was up 3.5 percent compared to the same week in 2012.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was up 2.6 percent compared to the same week last year.

Carload volume for the first 20 weeks of 2013 was down 1.7 percent from the same point last year, while intermodal volume was up 4.3 percent.  For the first 20 weeks of 2013 total U.S. rail traffic was up 1 percent from last year.

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Rail Traffic up 2.6%

Both U.S. carload and intermodal volume were up for week ending May 18, 2013.  The AAR reported that carload volume was up 1.9 percent and intermodal volume was up 3.5 percent compared to the same week in 2012.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was up 2.6 percent compared to the same week last year.

Carload volume for the first 20 weeks of 2013 was down 1.7 percent from the same point last year, while intermodal volume was up 4.3 percent.  For the first 20 weeks of 2013 total U.S. rail traffic was up 1 percent from last year.

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Rail Traffic Up: May 4

Both carload and intermodal volume traffic were up for week ending May 4, 2013 according to the Weekly Rail Traffic Summary released by the Association of American Railroads (AAR).  Carload volume was up by 2.8 percent for the week compared with the same week last year, and intermodal volume was up 2.8 percent.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was also up 2.8 percent from last year. Read More

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Rail Traffic Up: May 4

Both carload and intermodal volume traffic were up for week ending May 4, 2013 according to the Weekly Rail Traffic Summary released by the Association of American Railroads (AAR).  Carload volume was up by 2.8 percent for the week compared with the same week last year, and intermodal volume was up 2.8 percent.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was also up 2.8 percent from last year. Read More

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Mixed Rail Traffic: April 27th

In their rail traffic summary released May 2, 2013 the AAR reported that intermodal traffic in April 2013 was up 1.6 percent compared with April 2012.  Carload volume for April was down 0.4 percent compared with April of last year.

For the week ending April 27, 2013 carload volume was down 2.6 percent, while intermodal volume was up 2.1 percent compared to the same week last year.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was down 0.4 percent compared to the same week in 2012.

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Mixed Rail Traffic: April 27th

In their rail traffic summary released May 2, 2013 the AAR reported that intermodal traffic in April 2013 was up 1.6 percent compared with April 2012.  Carload volume for April was down 0.4 percent compared with April of last year.

For the week ending April 27, 2013 carload volume was down 2.6 percent, while intermodal volume was up 2.1 percent compared to the same week last year.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was down 0.4 percent compared to the same week in 2012.

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