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Reading Blue Mountain & Northern (RBMN) announced it has shipped over one million tons of Anthracite coal for the third consecutive year, despite a downturn in export volume in 2025. The domestic market, primarily supporting American steel production, has driven this business segment, which grew nearly 20% in 2025.

Most shipments were directed to electric-arc furnace (EAF) steel mills across the U.S. To accommodate this growth, RBMN purchased additional covered hopper railcars in mid-December, with delivery anticipated in January or February. This new equipment will join a fleet of nearly 2,000 railcars, and RBMN plans to continue equipment purchases to meet increasing domestic demand in 2026.