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Average Train Dwell
Measures the average time trains spend at terminals, affecting overall network efficiency and capacity utilization.Average train dwell has meaningfully improved from the 2020 peak and now sits at a steadier, lower range—a direct payoff from Fast Track work, longer trains and locomotive/employee productivity gains that helped drive RTM growth with fewer people and supported upgraded EPS guidance. Recent quarter‑to‑quarter upticks (notably in early 2026) signal that wildfire‑related bunching, mix shifts from demarketing low‑margin shipments and seasonal pressures can still create short‑term service and margin volatility despite the structural gains.
Date | Average Train Dwell |
|---|---|
Jun 30, 2026 | 7.10 |
Mar 31, 2026 | 7.50 |
Dec 31, 2025 | 7.00 |
Sep 30, 2025 | 7.00 |
Jun 30, 2025 | 6.80 |
Mar 31, 2025 | 7.80 |
Dec 31, 2024 | 7.10 |
Sep 30, 2024 | 7.10 |
Jun 30, 2024 | 6.90 |
Mar 31, 2024 | 7.10 |