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Total U.S. rail traffic surged 7.8% year-over-year for the week ending June 6, 2026, with intermodal volume jumping 13.6% and carloads rising 1.0%, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR). The data marks eight consecutive weeks of rail freight growth, reflecting a strengthening industrial economy and continued front-loading of container imports ahead of tariff deadlines. The intermodal surge is being driven by retailers accelerating shipments through West Coast ports to inland distribution centers, while bulk commodity carloads benefit from increased domestic manufacturing activity. The sustained rail growth provides an important leading indicator for broader freight market health as peak season intensifies.