Although railroads improved the lives of many Americans, people grew to dislike the railroad corporations. Explain at least two reasons why people grew to dislike the railroad corporations.

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Justice Boyer

28 August, 17:57

Although railroads improved the lives of many Americans, people grew to dislike the railroad corporations. Explain at least two reasons why people grew to dislike the railroad corporations.

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Rachael Norton · Answer 1

Danger and bad service

Explanation:

Americans grew to dislike the railroad service because of the danger posed during traveling. The danger was due to the safety degradation of the rail. New procedures and upgrades which were meant to make it safer were ignored due to its high cost which made the citizens have a rethink.

The bad services offered by the companies running the service also made the citizens change to other means of transportations.

Bobby · Answer 2

Because the passenger demand was not met and also the service was very slow.

Explanation:

Although rail passenger transport continued to decline during the Great Depression, new, more aerodynamic and faster diesel-powered locomotives appeared, such as the brilliant 1934 Pioneer Zephyr. This led to many passengers re-trusting the railways. In 1939, 90 high-speed trains were operating, which contributed to a 38% increase over the 1932 level in passenger traffic.

During World War II, restrictions on the use of automotive fuel and troop movements led to an explosive growth in rail passenger transport. The railway companies were struggling to find enough seats to meet demand.