News & Reviews News Wire AAR says cargo theft cost Class I railroads more than $100 million in 2024

AAR says cargo theft cost Class I railroads more than $100 million in 2024

By | March 4, 2025

Number of thefts increased about 40% over previous year, organization estimates

Screen-shot image of container on Union Pacific freight train being looted on Oct. 11, 2024

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