Despite the obstacles, the railroads expanded quickly. In 1835 there were only 1,000 miles of track in the United States. By 1865 there would be some 35,000 miles; in 1880, 93,000 miles.

Trains revolutionized transportation in the US. People were no longer dependent on horse-drawn carriages and natural waterways to move across the country. The rapid spread of railroads made the ...

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In February, the Association of American Railroads reported that intermodal volumes remained robust, rising 6.4% ...

As Denver7 highlights one videographer's shoot of the last coal-burning train on the Durango-Silverton railroad, we were inspired to reflect on the role railways have played in Colorado's history.

Port fees on Chinese ships are aimed at boosting U.S. shipbuilding but could have follow-on effects for intermodal traffic, ...

20th. Library of Congress Since the end of the Civil War, railroad construction in the United States had been booming. Between 1866 and 1873, 35,000 miles of new track were laid across the country.

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