Rail-freight demand is subdued but stable as economic uncertainty and shifting global trade patterns cloud near-term volume expectations. In this Talking Transports podcast, BNSF Chief Marketing Officer Tom Williams joins Bloomberg Intelligence’s Lee Klaskow to discuss the railroad’s demand outlook. Williams highlights the railroad’s improving service, noting that consistent transit times are key to converting more truckload freight to rail. He also outlines how investments in technology, infrastructure and network efficiency have reduced dwell times and improved velocity across the system. The conversation covers trade volatility, tariff impacts on import flows, the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger and why he’s still celebrating his beloved Indiana Hoosiers’ national championship in college football.

<p>Rail-freight demand is subdued but stable as economic uncertainty and shifting global trade patterns cloud near-term volume expectations. In this Talking Transports podcast, BNSF Chief Marketing Officer Tom Williams joins Bloomberg Intelligence&rsquo;s Lee Klaskow to discuss the railroad&rsquo;s demand outlook. Williams highlights the railroad&rsquo;s improving service, noting that consistent transit times are key to converting more truckload freight to rail. He also outlines how investments in technology, infrastructure and network efficiency have reduced dwell times and improved velocity across the system. The conversation covers trade volatility, tariff impacts on import flows, the proposed Union Pacific&ndash;Norfolk Southern merger and why he&rsquo;s still celebrating his beloved Indiana Hoosiers&rsquo; national championship in college football.</p>

Talking Transports by Bloomberg Intelligence features forwarding thinking conversations with analysts, executives and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the freight transportation industry. The focus will be on trucking, railroads, ocean and air freight markets and everything in between.

<p>Talking Transports by Bloomberg Intelligence features forwarding thinking conversations with analysts, executives and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the freight transportation industry. The focus will be on trucking, railroads, ocean and air freight markets and everything in between.</p>

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BNSF Sees Intermodal Upside Amid Uncertainty

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