Chapter
The Growth and Scams of American Railroads
04:25 - 09:40 (05:15)
The expansion of the American railroads grew rapidly after the Civil War, but many railroad companies were undercapitalized or fraudulent. The construction of these railroads also led to the displacement of Native American communities.
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The surface transportation board is trying to resolve a dispute between CSX and M-Trek over the ability to run a passenger train between Mobile and New Orleans.
04:25 - 06:22 (01:57)
Railroads
Summary
The surface transportation board is trying to resolve a dispute between CSX and M-Trek over the ability to run a passenger train between Mobile and New Orleans. The freight railroad industry is known for its opaqueness, making it challenging to keep track of the number of trains being run per day.
ChapterThe Growth and Scams of American Railroads
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Railroads in America saw a surge in growth right after the Civil War with the building of the transcontinental railroad.
06:22 - 09:40 (03:18)
Railroads
Summary
Railroads in America saw a surge in growth right after the Civil War with the building of the transcontinental railroad. However, many of these railroads were under-capitalized or just scams.