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Freight trains are far more fuel efficient than diesel trucks and trains can be electrified.

Freight trains are far more fuel efficient than diesel trucks and trains can be electrified. However, rail infrastructure in U.S. is outdated and inefficient, making hauling across transcontinental routes too SLOW to be competitive for many types of goods. Overpasses are needed to remove slowdowns for street traffic. Archaic switching yards need to be modernized. The entire infrastructure requires investment.

ScienceWiz Portal to Discovery Freight trains are far more fuel efficient than diesel trucks and trains can be electrified.
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