US rail: tracking in the right direction
By Karen McCandless2020-03-04T10:51:00
Rail transportation offers an efficient, reliable option for the distribution of finished vehicles, and in an age of increased concern over sustainability, it is also relatively environmentally friendly. This helps to explain why it remains a popular mode for moving vehicles, despite drawbacks such as limited flexibility.
According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), rail moves nearly 75% of the new cars and light trucks purchased in the US. Rail serves most of the 70-plus vehicle manufacturing plants across North America, including in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Texas.