Originally Posted by
Roughstuff
In contrast coal-laden cars can sit at sidings for days if needed.
roughstuff
Well, not so much if some town is unable to make electricity or all those days the train is stuck.
Interesting that a lot of environmentalists are demanding more passenger trains, and giving passenger trains priority over freight trains on the tracks. That would force even more cargo onto trucks, and end up being worse for the environment.
Actually, this is one difference between America and Europe. Europeans travel more on trains, but rely more on trucks for freight movement.