Freight railroad slowdowns under microscope amid supply crunch

Freight railroads are failing to keep pace with consumer demand, putting additional strain on the nation’s supply chains that have been plagued by trucker shortages and congested ports, among other challenges.   Trade groups representing energy and agricultural producers say that rail service disruptions are delaying shipments of raw materials and driving up prices that…

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