Ranked: What America Moved by Rail in 2023

What We’re Showing

In this infographic, we use data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics to rank what U.S. rail moved the most of, by weight, in 2023. 

Key Takeaways

• Rail supports various U.S. industries by transporting a wide variety of goods–everything from wood and chemicals to vehicle parts and waste products.
• Energy products such as coal, oil, and natural gas were the most transported goods by U.S. rail in 2023.