U.S. Freight Carloads Weekly – January 3, 2011
(For The Week Ending December 25, 2010)
U.S. railroads originated 256,089 carloads, up 29.3% compared with the same week in 2009 and down 13.4% compared with 5-year average. Week over week change was -5.7%.
Looks like railroad traffic is weakening more than warranted by seasonal effects.
Chart 1. Association of American Railroads U.S. Freight Carloads