Railroad Merger: A Shock Absorber for Consumers
Update: 2025-12-04
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The Association of American Railroads (AAR) advocates for a major railroad merger, emphasizing rails role in stabilizing supply chains and controlling inflation. A study shows rails resilience to cost changes and its impact on consumer prices, with a ten percent increase in rail costs causing a fraction of the inflation rise compared to trucking. The merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern aims to enhance freight movement and reduce highway congestion.
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