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We’ve watched America’s rail freight grow over the past couple of years – a surprise, given its lack of passenger network and heavy reliance on trucking. Here, The Economist offers a good overview of why it has improved, and what the rail companies have been doing – investing in the downturn. And big box shippers are switching, enjoying cheaper transport.

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