According to AAR, the rail carload and intermodal volumes in the U.S. showed a varied performance for the week ending November 16.

For the week ending November 16, U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes displayed mixed results, as reported by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Rail carloads rose 5.6% year-over-year to 223,659, although this was a decline from previous weeks. Notable gains were seen in petroleum, chemicals, and farm products, while coal and metallic ores experienced significant declines. Intermodal units increased by 3.2% to 293,227. Year-to-date figures show a 3.1% decrease in carloads, while intermodal volumes rose by 9.1%.