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railroad

[reyl-rohd] / ˈreɪlˌroʊd /


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Airline, trucking and railroad stocks are often considered market bellwethers, given the companies’ vital role in moving goods and raw materials that power the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But the FAA expressly excludes from arbitration “contracts of employment of seamen, railroad employees, or any other class of workers engaged in foreign or interstate commerce.”

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

For most of American history, Congress created new boards or commissions with a specific mission, such as regulating railroad rates in the 1880s or nuclear power in the 1970s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Industrial demand has stabilized, with conditions for railroad and trucking companies improving, Sandven said.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

You say he is a conductor, so I will try to return to the railroad depot and see what I can find.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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