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by xethos 1057 days ago
> While Amtrak is supposed to have the right of way it’s often impossible for a freight train to [pull in to a siding]

Sounds like the system is working as designed for the shipping companies - they no longer have to pull aside, wait for Amtrak to pass them by, and resume. Much less downtime with a bonus of having the too-long trains carry more freight per employee!