Velocity is the speed of a train from origination to destination, including the amount of time a train dwells in a yard for a crew change, pick-up or set-off of traffic.
Why is this important?
Velocity and Dwell combined are important indicators of a network’s health. When Velocity is up and Dwell is down, it can indicate the network is performing well because the trains are able to run quickly and move railcars quickly.
Related Resources
Delay Reports
A collection of reports covering the delays and service interruptions of the Class I Railroads. This includes Yard Dwell, Trains Delayed, and Cars Held.
Volume Reports
A collection of three reports from the Class I railroads that give a picture of the volume going through the rail industry. These reports are Cars Online, Weekly Carloads, and Weekly Carload Comparison.
Velocity
Velocity is the speed of a train from origination to destination, including the amount of time a train dwells in a yard for a crew change, pick-up or set-off of traffic.
