Norfolk Southern: Rising energy costs are a double-edged sword for freight traffic

Norfolk Southern: Rising energy costs are a double-edged sword for freight traffic

By | March 18, 2026

Higher fuel costs could boost demand for coal and intermodal, but create inflation that would dampen consumer spending

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