The AAR reports that the total rail traffic YTD is down 7.5% compared to last year. Total carloads are down 12%. However if you ignore coal, the total carload volume is slightly behind 2015:
AAR – Rail Traffic Report (6/25/16)
The AAR reports that the total rail traffic YTD is down 7.5% compared to last year. Total carloads are down 12%. However if you ignore coal, the total carload volume is slightly behind 2015: