Rail transport existed long before any other method of transportation. It preceded highways and flight and opened up trade routes before America even had 50 states. Sadly, today, rail transport is in trouble. The industry has faced ups and downs over the years; but since the beginning of 2019, the trend has been all downward. The once dominant rail transport was a focus of industry, but its recent catastrophic declines are barely making headlines. Why is no one talking about the state of rail transport?

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