{"id":1492513,"date":"2024-09-27T10:55:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T14:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/?p=1492513"},"modified":"2024-09-27T10:55:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T14:55:00","slug":"heres-what-america-moved-by-rail-last-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/heres-what-america-moved-by-rail-last-year\/1492513\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s What America Moved By Rail Last Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s What America Moved By Rail Last Year<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rail freight is the backbone of\u00a0U.S. infrastructure<\/a>, moving millions of tons of various materials and linking the nation\u2019s numerous ports and cities to facilitate domestic and international trade.<\/p>\n

But what material did U.S. rail move the most in 2023?<\/p>\n

For this graphic, Visual Capitalist partnered<\/a> with\u00a0The Greenbrier Companies<\/a>\u00a0to answer this question and dive into what makes rail vital to the U.S. economy.<\/p>\n

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What Does U.S. Rail Freight Move?<\/h2>\n

Versatility is one of rail\u2019s greatest strengths. In 2023,\u00a0rail freight moved<\/a>\u00a0nearly\u00a01.8 million metric tons<\/strong>\u00a0of a wide variety of materials around the nations 140,000 mile rail network\u2014everything from wood and chemicals to vehicle parts and waste products.<\/p>\n

However, energy products, particularly coal, oil, and natural gas, were the most common materials moved.<\/p>\n

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Methodology: Categories provided by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics were condensed and simplified. Note: Figures rounded to the nearest thousand. The \u2018other\u2019 category includes but is not limited to electronics, precision instruments, and miscellaneous freight.<\/em><\/p>\n

Why Choose Rail?<\/h2>\n

Rail is an incredibly versatile mode of transport, facilitating a wide range of industries and the U.S. economy as a whole by, amongst many other reasons, acting as a point of connection between trucking and shipping.<\/p>\n

However, rail\u2019s history of safety and sustainability makes it stand out.<\/p>\n

According to the\u00a0Federal Railroad Administration<\/a>, rail accident rates are down 27%, and rail accidents where hazardous materials are transported are down 75% since 2000.<\/p>\n

Rail also contributes just 1.8% of U.S. transports greenhouse gases despite moving 40% of all long-distance freight. Rail can do this as it is a highly fuel efficient form of transport and is becoming more efficient every year.<\/p>\n

In fact, in 2023, U.S. rail consumed\u00a0709 million fewer<\/strong>\u00a0gallons of fuel than it did in 2000.<\/p>\n

Moving What Matters<\/h2>\n

Rail is critical in supporting many U.S. industries by transporting diverse materials within the nation, linking to ports, and facilitating\u00a0international trade<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With over 120 years of history, Greenbrier Companies has emerged as a global leader in freight railcar wheel services, maintenance, and parts, allowing rail to keep the economy moving.<\/p>\n

Are you interested in learning more about how rail could serve your business?<\/p>\n

Discover the\u00a0Benefits of Rail<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Tyler Durden<\/a><\/span>
\nFri, 09\/27\/2024 – 06:55<\/span><\/p>\n

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