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  1. Rail transportation in the United States - Wikipedia

    Between the 1820s and 1840s, Americans closely watched the development of railways in Great Britain. There, the main competition came from canals, many of which operated under state …

  2. Railway Age | Rail News and Analysis

    3 days ago · Breaking news and analysis on North American freight and passenger railroad industry. Coverage includes rail transit, legislative and regulatory issues, finance, suppliers, …

  3. OpenRailwayMap

    OpenRailwayMap - An OpenStreetMap-based project for creating a map of the world's railway infrastructure.

  4. Federal Railroad Administration

    Sep 22, 2025 · Enabling the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods.

  5. Railroad | History, Invention, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 9, 2025 · The French and German railways both operate some selected merchandise and intermodal trains at up to 160 km (100 miles) per hour to achieve overnight delivery between …

  6. Map of Railways in USA [United States Railway Map]

    Jul 28, 2023 · This map provides an overview of the various railway lines, junctions, and connections that crisscross the nation, showcasing the crucial role of railways in facilitating …

  7. RAILWAY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Examples of railway in a Sentence a system of railways that crisscrosses the whole nation

  8. The Association of American Railroads (AAR)

    Oct 15, 2025 · Your trusted source for news, policy positions and insights from North America's freight rail industry.

  9. Rail transport - Wikipedia

    The first passenger railway, the Stockton and Darlington Railway, opened in 1825. The quick spread of railways throughout Europe and North America, following the 1830 opening of the …

  10. The Beginnings of American Railroads and Mapping

    Railways were introduced in England in the seventeenth century as a way to reduce friction in moving heavily loaded wheeled vehicles. The first North American "gravity road," as it was …