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Plan to Consolidate U S Railroads Faces Congressional Fight
Washington Sept 10 After three years the Interstate Commerce Commission plans to publish a final consolidation schema for over 3 000 U S railroads into a few systems sparking a major policy battle in Congress The plan groups strong lines around core carriers while weaker roads cluster nearby Experts warn of battles over compulsion and pace of consolidation with lawmakers and railroads lining up to press their views The commission may amend its plan before it becomes final and a public debate along party lines is expected
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Harvard University
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