When people think of transportation in the United States, images of interstate highways, airports, and road trips often come to mind. But behind the scenes […]
Travel by Train: Best Practices for a Smooth and Enjoyable Journey
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The evolution of America’s railroads: a journey through time
The birth of a national network The story of America’s railroads begins in the early 19th century, a period marked by rapid industrialization and expansion. […]
Regional carriers
There are approximately 630 freight companies in the U.S., known as regional and short lines (Class II and III, respectively).
The Great Seven
U.S. freight railroads are almost entirely privately owned and, unlike trucks and river barges, operate on the infrastructure they own, build, maintain and pay for themselves.
Advantages of the US freight railroad
In the United States, we are fortunate to enjoy many of the benefits of our first-class rail freight transportation network.