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Longer freight trains are increasingly costing Texans their time and safety

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Five years ago, the average Union Pacific freight train was 8,000-feet long. Today, it's more than 9,000 — with many extending as long as 15,000-feet.

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Longer freight trains are increasingly costing Texans their time and safety

Five years ago, the average Union Pacific freight train was 8,000-feet long. Today, it's more than 9,000 — with many extending as long as 15,000-feet.

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CBS News broke the news in United States on Monday, June 16, 2025.
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