Why Trains are More Efficient Than Trucks

Tuesday, 04 March 2014 | by Pat's Picks

When it comes to moving goods efficiently, the Washington Post says trains will always be better than trucks. Steel wheels and steel tracks give trains a huge advantage, reducing friction. A train’s aerodynamics and engine efficiency are better too. It’s also easier to make advances in train technology since a small number of companies dominate American rail freight.

SOURCE: Washington Post