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What happens when railroads get hitched

The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Complexities of Railroad Mergers

This chapter examines the motivations behind railroad mergers in the U.S. and their consequences, comparing them to relational cohabitation. It discusses the financial advantages of merging versus the operational challenges, highlighting the ongoing concerns about competition, job security, and safety in the transportation industry.

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