I am surprised by anyone using Yahoo! news for information.
And even more surprised Yahoo! is still around...
You DO know that any long time Trains reader would have read more complete stories on coal than that, right?
I would opine that as long as there is coal used (and thus mined) it will travel by rail.
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
This should be no surprise to anyone but it is a comprehensive article with some interesting points and comparisons:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/death-rail-hauled-coal-true-212412269.html
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