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Changes in the Energy-by-Rail Mix
February 17, 2013 | UPI

Railroads revenues are dropping as electric power plants switch from coal to natural gas. However, the use of railroads to transport crude oil is rising. This is changing the geography of rail transport and also the types of rail cars that are needed.


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