Source: International Union of Railways, http://www.uic.asso.fr

World Rail Freight Traffic, 1997-2008

In 2008, about 10,000 billion tons-km of rail freight were shipped globally. The quantity of freight carried by rail has increased substantially in recent years, particularly in North America where the growth of international trade has led to a growing reliance on long distance freight corridors.

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