U.S. rail traffic is surging with freight volumes up 7% and intermodal shipments climbing, while infrastructure projects like new overpasses and crossing replacements are underway across the country. Safety incidents persist, including a fatal collision in Bessemer and a derailment blocking Amarillo Boulevard.
·Freight railroad traffic posts 7% increase for Week 25, maintaining momentum through the summer months
·Intermodal rail shipments continue to climb as supply chain demand remains strong
·New railroad overpass completed in Wabash to reduce road-rail conflicts and improve safety
·Railroad crossing in Bloomington scheduled for full replacement
·Two killed when pickup truck struck by Amtrak train at Bessemer crossing
drawn from FreightWaves, WANE 15, KVII, CIProud.com · updated 4h ago