Weekly Rail Freight Continues to Post Gains

"The Association of American Railroads today reported for the week ending Nov. 20, 2010, U.S. freight railroads continue to post weekly rail traffic gains, originating 297,990 carloads, up 3.9% compared with the same week last year. Intermodal traffic for the week totaled 235,999 trailers and containers, up 10.6% compared with the same week in 2009, with container volume up 11.7% and trailer volume up 5.2% (see chart)."