US's leading railroad agency confirms freight railroads provide vital connection to trade
The Dollar Business Bureau The Association of American Railroads, America’s leading railroad policy, research, standard setting and technology organization of the rail industry has in its latest report confirmed that freight railroads are deeply connected to International Trade. The report reveals that at least 50,000 US Rail jobs , 35% of rail revenues and 42% of carloads and intermodal units are directly supported by international trade. The report which was released on March 29, says approximately 50,000 rail jobs accounting for more than $5.5 bn in annual wages and benefits depended directly on international trade emphasizing the need for trade agreements with countries and not rushed policy modifications as President Trump’s recent statements revealed. Many in the political circles agree that the data ...