MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • October 15, 2023
Re: “Freight railroads police themselves and inspect their own tracks. Some say a disaster is inevitable.” (Oct. 8): Mainers should be confident in freight railroads to safely move goods. The industry must further reduce incidents and upgrade infrastructure, but the U.S. maintains the top freight rail network in the world, made possible by billions in private capital annually. Ultimately, railroads take freight off highways, are environmentally efficient and serve vital industries. ~ Ian Jefferies, Association of American Railroads