In 2019, intermodal freight contributed the most to overall revenue generated on U.S. Class I railroads, bringing in a total of just under 13 billion U.S. dollars - or about 18 percent - for the year. Chemicals and coal also generated a substantial proportion of between 13 and 15 percent of overall freight revenue on Class I rail corridors.
Revenue generated by Class I railroad freight in the United States in 2019, by segment
(in billion U.S. dollars)
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