In August, Canadian railways transported 27.8 million tonnes of freight, down 10.9% from August 2023, the lowest tonnage for the month in more than 10 years.
Shipments of coal and potash as well as containers led the decline, which coincided with a short but impactful work stoppage that affected Canada's mainline rail carriers.
To further explore the latest data and historical trends in an interactive format, please visit the "Monthly Railway Carloadings: Interactive Dashboard."
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