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Trains by the numbers
Discover the surprising facts about rail transportation and the environment.
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You probably know that rail transportation has played a significant role in American industry. But how much do you know about the environmental impacts of it? You may be surprised to learn just how efficient it is. You also may not even realize how quickly it’s growing (and why that’s a very good thing for our planet). In this video, you’ll get the inside scoop on railroads and the environment from CSX, the nation’s leader in rail shipping and transportation.
 
Source: CSX Corporate Profile and Responsibility Report, 2009 (PDF)

 

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