Rail pins hopes on auto manufacturing as U.S. carloads sustain record decline

(Source: Freight Waves, May 21, 2020)

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Class I railroads are closely watching the restart of North American automotive production, hoping that the slow ramp up will not only grow auto volumes but also improve demand for supplies such as steel and plastics, according to executives at recent investor conferences.

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Thursday, May 21, 2020