The competitive powers of rail over highways and air freight
Hauling cargo by train is safer, cleaner and less costly than other modes of transportation
By Hakan Butuner
The U.S. freight transportation system, its highways, waterways, airways and railways, offers the best service and rates in the world. However, significant capacity is not being added and the freight system, both domestic and international, is increasingly congested.
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