September’s rail data reflects a mixed economic picture — steady demand across core supply chains alongside emerging signs of cooling in key markets. While several industrial sectors continued to expand, overall traffic softened, underscoring an economy adjusting to shifting demand, higher costs, and evolving global conditions. 🚂 Rail volumes continue to show underlying resilience: through September, total carloads were up 2.1% and intermodal volumes up 3.5%, pointing to a steady demand across