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Railroad Carloadings Have Declined Since 1900

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Railroad carloadings have declined since 1900. What is the primary reason for the decline?

A) competition by foreign transportation
B) fuel efficient smaller cars
C) reduction in line trackage
D) larger cars and increasing car productivity

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