Railroads Continue to Transport Most U.S. Coal and Ethanol Shipments
Railroads carry 75 percent of coal and 60 to 70 percent of ethanol shipments. The Railway Safety Act would affect this transportation method.
Washington ExaminerRailroads continue to serve as a primary method for moving energy products across the United States. They transport 75 percent of coal shipments and between 60 and 70 percent of ethanol shipments.
Railroads maintain their role as an essential means of transporting energy products even as other modes of transportation gain prominence. With cost and fuel efficiency, railroads leverage massive scale to mitigate the price volat
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