Modal

Modal refers to the mode of transportation used for moving goods, such as truck, rail, ship, or air. It also describes the shift or choice between these different transportation methods.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to BNSF Railway expanding its intermodal rail services and a reported shift away from trucking to rail in the Southwest.

Latest on Modal

• New choices: BNSF expands intermodal rail option between Phoenix and North Texas
• BNSF adds faster intermodal service in the Southwest
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• Modal shift dampens trucking market
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