• magiccupcake@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Actually maintained rail shouldn’t have this problem, but the private companies like Norfolk Southern spend the minimum amount to keep them operational.

    With a budget just a fraction of highway upkeep and expansion they should be able to be kept in good repair.

    • catloaf@lemm.ee
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      8 months ago

      Why bother with maintenance when the EPA handles the cleanup?