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Rate increase opposed by governors committee
A New England joint committee of 30 appointed by the region governors rejected a 10 percent rate hike for rail freight and passenger traffic. They urged federal aid instead, noting wage pressures and the need to preserve New England industry, while warning against harming railroads or triggering receiverships. The report cites specific railroads and the broader national context.
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