The document provides an analysis of the North American rail market, focusing on carload volumes and production changes. It includes tables showing average weekly carloads and year-over-year changes from 2012 to 2017, as well as production changes from 2000 to 2018. The document also discusses the demand for non-metallic minerals and products, which are influenced by construction, industrial activity, and the oil and gas industry. It includes figures on U.S. frac sand carloads and rig count trends, with forecasts for moderate rig count growth in 2018.
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