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How BNSF’s Freight Growth Compared in Week 18

How BNSF’s Freight Growth Compared in Week 18

In the week ended May 5, Berkshire Hathaway–owned BNSF Railway’s (BRK.B) carload volumes grew by double digits, by 10.7% YoY (year-over-year) to ~98,100 railcars from ~88,600, doubling the growth seen by competitor Union Pacific (UNP). The latter’s carloads grew 5.2% in Week 18, while US rail carriers’ (IYT) grew 6.4%.