News & Reviews News Wire White paper urges public ownership of U.S. railroads

White paper urges public ownership of U.S. railroads

By | July 1, 2024

The report, sponsored by rail labor groups, says safety and service have suffered because Class I railroads are beholden to Wall Street

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