Highlights
In January, the volume of cargo carried by Canadian railways reached 32.1 million tonnes, up 8.0% from January 2024. Year-over-year gains in carloadings of wheat, coal and canola in January 2025 contributed to the overall increase.
The overall freight volume in January was above the five-year average of 30.3 million tonnes for the month.
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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