Railroad Merger: A Shock Absorber for Consumers

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.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.