Rail’s share of the freight market, measured in ton-miles, has risen steadily to 43%—about the highest in any rich country.
铁路在货运市场上的份额,以英里吨数计算,稳步上升到43%——与任何富裕的国家相比都处于最高水平。
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New York to Atlanta or Chicago is a similar distance, and takes 18 to 19 hours on Amtrak, which must share tracks with 12, 000-tonfreight trains and many commuter trains.