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Post by sunshine on Sept 15, 2022 0:59:01 GMT
Just as backlogs caused by the pandemic are finally starting to move, there could be a railway strike this Friday. The railroad industry is a crucial backbone of U.S. infrastructure. Not only does it provide freighting services for consumer goods and transportation, but the energy and water industries rely heavily on trains. This week, however, Americans could be learning that importance the hard way. Right now, railroad unions are clashing with bosses — and workers aren’t afraid to stunt the economy to get what they deserve.
This could cause a huge strain on the supply chain. It would take “460,000 additional long-haul trucks every day” to accommodate the same amount of goods that rail freight carries. Why this relates to the food thread....it could cause a shortage of perishable foods in the stores, as well as other foodstuffs and necessities. It could cause problems for farmers as grain crops are being harvested. 40% of the country’s total exports are also shipped by rail. 
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 15, 2022 1:20:01 GMT
Just as backlogs caused by the pandemic are finally starting to move, there could be a railway strike this Friday. The railroad industry is a crucial backbone of U.S. infrastructure. Not only does it provide freighting services for consumer goods and transportation, but the energy and water industries rely heavily on trains. This week, however, Americans could be learning that importance the hard way. Right now, railroad unions are clashing with bosses — and workers aren’t afraid to stunt the economy to get what they deserve.
This could cause a huge strain on the supply chain. It would take “460,000 additional long-haul trucks every day” to accommodate the same amount of goods that rail freight carries. Why this relates to the food thread....it could cause a shortage of perishable foods in the stores, as well as other foodstuffs and necessities. It could cause problems for farmers as grain crops are being harvested. 40% of the country’s total exports are also shipped by rail. Hope things get resolved! |
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Post by ZolotoyRetriever on Sept 15, 2022 23:58:18 GMT
Just as backlogs caused by the pandemic are finally starting to move, there could be a railway strike this Friday. The railroad industry is a crucial backbone of U.S. infrastructure. Not only does it provide freighting services for consumer goods and transportation, but the energy and water industries rely heavily on trains. This week, however, Americans could be learning that importance the hard way. Right now, railroad unions are clashing with bosses — and workers aren’t afraid to stunt the economy to get what they deserve. This could cause a huge strain on the supply chain. It would take “460,000 additional long-haul trucks every day” to accommodate the same amount of goods that rail freight carries. Why this relates to the food thread....it could cause a shortage of perishable foods in the stores, as well as other foodstuffs and necessities. It could cause problems for farmers as grain crops are being harvested. 40% of the country’s total exports are also shipped by rail. Hope things get resolved!
That's a relief!
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